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    Hillary Clinton. File photo: Reuters

    Hillary Clinton tells congressional panel she never met Epstein

    Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a congressional committee that she did not recall ever meeting the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and had no information to share...

    Bin truck fire sparks lithium battery warning

     The box of batteries ignited in the back of a Rotorua bin truck on Wednesday. Photo / Supplied

    Bin truck fire sparks lithium battery warning

    A fire inside a rubbish truck this week has prompted renewed warnings about the dangers of discarding batteries in household waste, after firefighters traced the incident to a box of improperly disposed lithium batteries.

    Thousands of ambulance callouts for mental health 'non-urgent'

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    Thousands of ambulance callouts for mental health 'non-urgent'

    A study into thousands of ambulance callouts for mental health shows most were non-urgent, and should have been managed in the community.

    Peters hits back at Seymour's Air NZ sale talk

    New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

    Peters hits back at Seymour's Air NZ sale talk

    Winston Peters says the "last thing we should do is go and panic" and make a classic mistake "based on blind ideology" in response to Air New Zealand's financial loss.

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    Two more declare candidacy for by-election

    Lianna MacFarlane

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    Two more declare candidacy for by-election

    Political parties are staying out of the Dunedin City Council by-election.

    Works on northbound one-way

    The work is set to begin on Sunday night. Photo: ODT files

    Works on northbound one-way

    Lines company Aurora Energy is about to start electricity upgrades on State Highway 1 in Central Dunedin.

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    Nicu room backer saw need first hand

    Dunedin mum Lauren Houliston says she is pleased her family was able to contribute to a special...

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    Nicu room backer saw need first hand

    A new addition to Dunedin’s neonatal intensive care unit (Nicu) will wrap love around families going through utter grief, thanks to the support of a whānau who faced a ‘‘Nicu journey’’ of their own.

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    ‘Incredibly sad’ as historic home razed

    Blow by blow, a digger demolishes the more than a century-old former Haynes House at 284 Stuart...

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    ‘Incredibly sad’ as historic home razed

    The destruction of a historically significant Dunedin home is being lamented with ‘‘a great deal of sadness’’ as the reality of the demolition sets in.

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    ORC seeks to transfer chopper trust sponsorship

    Photo: Files

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    ORC seeks to transfer chopper trust sponsorship

    The Otago Regional Council is looking to hand over its sponsorship of the region’s rescue helicopter service to Port Otago, but has put in a backstop in case it does not happen.

    Giant tui pops up on South Dunedin wall

    Artist Lara Hattingh is dwarfed by a new resident of Rankeilor St, South Dunedin — a tūī perched...

    Giant tui pops up on South Dunedin wall

    A sizable avian addition to a South Dunedin street has emerged to the delight of a Dunedin artist and the local community.

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    Man found guilty of psychological abuse

    Photo: ODT files

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    Man found guilty of psychological abuse

    A former government employee has been found guilty of psychologically abusing his ex-partner.

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    ‘Lenient sentence’ given to drink-driving teen

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    ‘Lenient sentence’ given to drink-driving teen

    A Dunedin teenager who racked up three driving charges in about six weeks received ‘‘quite a lenient sentence’’, a judge says.

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    He paid for a park - then his car was towed

    A vehicle is towed from parks on State Highway 1 outside Toitū Otago Settlers Museum yesterday....

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    Dunedin man's shock as car towed after paying for parking

    A Dunedin man facing a parking fine of nearly $200 alleged he had parked in the area for weeks beforehand with no problems and parking signage was confusing and hidden.

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    Engineering firm may go bust over tax debt

    Dart Engineering’s sign in Kaikorai Valley Rd, Dunedin. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Engineering firm may go bust over tax debt

    A significant Queenstown and Dunedin-based engineering company is facing liquidation over tax debt of more than $1 million.

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    Happy home for bereaved dog

    St Kilda resident Andrea Crawford pets 11-year-old shar pei-Staffordshire bull terrier cross Tuts...

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    Happy home for bereaved dog

    After losing his owner in tragic circumstances at St Clair Beach, 11-year-old Tuts has found love in a new home.

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    University study links e-biking to better physical, mental health outcomes

    E-Bike riders prepare to take off from the Careys Bay Hotel for their mid-week social bike ride...

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    University study links e-biking to better physical, mental health outcomes

    Cycling is a beneficial activity for both physical and mental health — just ask Dunedin social biking group AOK Shark Bell Riders.

    Smuggled Peninsula geckos turn up in Netherlands

    Jewelled geckos are sought after on the black market. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

    Smuggled Peninsula geckos turn up in Netherlands

    Jewelled geckos found on the opposite side of the globe in an international anti-smuggling operation had markings typical of those found on Otago Peninsula, the Department of Conservation says.

    Teacher loses registration after sex relationship with student

    April Nordstrom resigned as a teacher at Whangārei Girls' High School after her relationship with...

    Teacher loses registration after sex relationship with student

    A student's mental health deteriorated and she began to have panic attacks after a teacher began a sexual relationship with her.

    Person dies after Christchurch attack involving gangs

    Police were called to a property in Hoani St, Northcote, earlier this month. Photo: RNZ

    Person dies after Christchurch attack involving gangs

    One person has died following a serious incident involving gang members at a Christchurch property, police have confirmed.

    Another IT outage hits hospitals

    Photo: RNZ

    Another IT outage hits hospitals

    Auckland and Northland hospitals have been hit by IT problems affecting radiology services.
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