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Passengers killed by fumes after whale hit boat

The boat capsized off the coast of Kaikōura in 2022. Photo: Supplied / Transport Accident...

Kaikōura boat capsize: Passengers killed by fumes after whale hit boat

The deaths of five people in a boat capsize off the Kaikōura coast was caused by exposure to petrol fumes while they were trapped under the hull.

How does Jacinda Ardern see her time as leader?

Watch: How does Jacinda Ardern see her time as PM?

In her new book, former PM Jacinda Ardern says her dad thought she didn’t have thick enough skin to get into politics.

Left bloc could turf coalition out of power: poll

The preferred prime minister and leadership ratings are bad news for the government, with the...

Left bloc could turf coalition out of power: poll

After the Budget and pay equity changes the left bloc would have the support to turf the coalition out of power, a new poll shows.

Tattoo was ‘extra special’

Dunedin-born Samoan Vicky Fitiao proudly shows her Tualima (traditional Samoan hand tattoo), done...

Tattoo was ‘extra special’

Getting a traditional Samoan tātāu (tattoo) really does bring a tear to the eye — in more ways than one.

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Otago Cabs accused of exploitation

Director of Otago Cabs Limited, Gurpreet Singh, denies exploiting foreign employees. Photo:...

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Otago Cabs accused of exploitation

A "luxury" Otago taxi company, and the man behind it, have been hauled before the court, accused of exploiting foreign workers.

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Woman, dog pulled from ‘Blood Bucket’

The skatebowl at the Mornington Skatepark, known as the "The Blood Bucket". Photos: Gregor...

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Woman, dog pulled from ‘Blood Bucket’

Retrieved from skateboard bowl: One woman, one dog, one ball.

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Road cone hotline 'fuelling risk' of abuse

Road cones mark works near the intersection of Rattray and MacLaggan Sts in central Dunedin....

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Road cone hotline 'fuelling risk' of abuse

The government’s war on road cones is "just fuel thrown on the fire" for road workers already suffering regular abuse, a Dunedin traffic management company boss says.

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Fear school zone will affect Māori community

Queen’s High School Māori prefect Jade Taani stands centre stage in front of He Waka Kōtuia as...

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Fear school zone will affect Māori community

The Māori community at a Dunedin secondary school says its looming enrolment zone will diminish the roots of an important cultural partnership.

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Dunedin-Auckland flights boost welcomed

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Dunedin-Auckland flights boost welcomed

A boost in seats to flights between Auckland and Dunedin will help stimulate spending across the city in time for key events, an industry leader says.

Wild weather ramps up, spreads across NZ

Multiple weather warnings have been issued by MetService. Photo: Screenshot

Wild weather ramps up, spreads across NZ

MetService says a weather system sweeping the country is ramping up, as rain and wind begin to lash different areas.

Tenancy terminated over assault threats

Leaders from the Salvation Army, and the Anglican and Catholic Churches will appear before the...

Tenancy terminated over assault threats

A man who threw plastic chairs at his frightened neighbours, before letting off a gas bottle in the shared hallway and shouting "boom, boom, you can all die", has lost his Salvation Army flat.

ACC urges caution in snow season

When it comes to snow-sport-related injuries, Otago is king of the mountain.

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Bus hub 'unsafe, unsuitable': principal

Secondary school students wait for the bus at the 151 Princes St stop in Dunedin yesterday. PHOTO...

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Bus hub issues migrating to other stops, principal says

A lack of action at Dunedin’s bus hub is leading to overcrowding and dangerous conditions elsewhere as fearful students congregate at another stop, a principal says.

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Pines, wallaby programmes set to continue

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Pines, wallaby programmes set to continue

A $2 million work programme to control wilding pines and eradicate wallabies from Otago appears set to continue amid delays from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and no funding agreement...

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‘Intense storm’ on sun prompting aurora activity

Another aurora is visible over Hoopers Inlet, on Otago Peninsula, on Sunday night. Photo: Brendon...

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‘Intense storm’ on sun prompting aurora activity

As Otago’s skies light up with spectacular auroral displays again, the question has been asked — are we seeing more aurora activity than ever before?

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Deepwater lake monitoring options presented

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Deepwater lake monitoring options presented

Up to $20 million could be required to safeguard Otago’s iconic deepwater lakes, a report to the Otago Regional Council says.

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Council has ‘obligations to protect’ endemic species

Regional endemics to Otago include the flightless Cromwell chafer beetle. Photo: Peter McIntosh

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Council has ‘obligations to protect’ endemic species

Otago is home to 360 species found nowhere else in the world, a new report says.

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'Don’t f... with me': Dunedin man breaches protection order

Darren Stedman says he was under extreme stress when he breached a protection order. PHOTO: ODT...

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'Don’t f... with me': Dunedin man breaches protection order

A Dunedin man who sent his ex-partner a string of "nonsensical" messages has been warned about further breaches of a protection order.

Lawyer took $200k of clients' money to escape abuse

Family violence is up but the number of people being prosecuted for the crimes is "disturbingly"...

Lawyer took $200k of clients' money to escape abuse

A lawyer who says she feared for her life at the hands of an abusive husband took at least $200,000 from her clients, partly to escape the relationship.

Dutch far-right leader quits, toppling government

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders. Photo: Reuters

Dutch far-right leader quits, toppling government

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders' PVV party has left the governing coalition, in a move that is set to topple the right wing government and will likely lead to new elections.

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