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    Surrey Street Flood Action Group convener Lynne Newell gives New Zealand First MP Mark Patterson...

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    ‘Social inequity’ claim decried

    Dunedin’s mayor has hit back after a government minister accused the city of dragging its feet over solving South Dunedin’s wastewater problems.

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    Demand for cycle repairs in city rising as fuel cost goes up

    Off The Chain Cycles technician Richard Wild inspects a bike wheel as demand for maintenance...

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    Demand for cycle repairs in city rising as fuel cost goes up

    Dunedin cycle mechanics are struggling to keep up with demand for repairs as people dust off their old bikes in the face of pressure at the pump.

    Building may soon get new lease of life

    The building at 231 Stuart St in Dunedin started as the Trinity Methodist Church in 1870 and was...

    Building may soon get new lease of life

    Eight years after a professional theatre company closed and vacated a prominent Dunedin heritage building, the city council might put the property on the market.

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    Rehoming of botanic garden aviary’s exotic birds backed by councillor

    Hailey Potts, of Nelson, plays music to Sid, a sulphur crested cockatoo who is known to...

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    Rehoming of botanic garden aviary’s exotic birds backed by councillor

    A city councillor has backed rehoming Dunedin Botanic Garden’s exotic flock, in favour of a greater focus on native birds.

    Council to debate service for homeless next week

    The Oval tent village. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Council to debate service for homeless next week

    The Dunedin City Council’s solution to the homeless crisis is back for debate at the council table.

    Aussie soldier out on bail as war crime allegations emerge

    Ben Roberts-Smith says he's proud of actions in Afghanistan. Photo: Getty Images

    Aussie soldier out on bail as war crime allegations emerge

    Accused Australian war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith has walked out of prison for the first time in a week after being granted bail.

    'Knew that something stupid was about to happen'

    'Knew that something stupid was about to happen'

    A driver was left dumbfounded after witnessing a car speed toward an oncoming ute while overtaking a truck north of Dunedin yesterday. 

    Reports Dunedin-bound train derailed twice in a night

    An investigator inspects a wagon at the Dunedin rail yard after reports that a train derailed...

    Reports Dunedin-bound train derailed twice in a night

    An investigation has been launched after a freight train was reportedly derailed twice in one night and sustained "serious damage" on its way to Dunedin.

    Man shows 'genuine regret' after random cemetery attack

    Anthony Archbold was sentenced in the Nelson District Court after assaulting a grieving man in...

    Man shows 'genuine regret' after random cemetery attack

    A solemn moment turned suddenly violent for a man visiting his wife’s grave.

    US Defense Secretary quotes fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction

    US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Photo: Getty Images

    US Defense Secretary quotes fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction

    US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited biblical scripture on Thursday to attack the media, comparing reporters to Jewish adversaries of Jesus Christ plotting "how to destroy him."

    Dunedin police defy top cop by posting pay protest stickers

    Dunedin police defy top cop by posting pay protest stickers

    Police pay bargaining campaign stickers have been put up inside the Dunedin Central police station, despite the district's top cop telling staff not to.

    Musician D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old girl

    D4vd performing at last year's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Photo: Getty Images

    Musician D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old girl

    Los Angeles police have arrested David Burke, a 21‑year‑old musician known professionally as D4vd, on suspicion of murdering 14‑year‑old Celeste Rivas, whose remains were found last year in a car registered to him.

    Teacher censured for punching bar patron 16 times in the head

    Teacher censured for punching bar patron 16 times in the head

    A Christchurch teacher with 20 years’ martial arts experience said he was "acting in fear" when he punched a man in the head 16 times.

    Teenager in court over elderly woman's murder

    The 19-year-old was charged with murder and two counts of assault after a woman's body was found...

    Teenager in court over elderly woman's murder

    A teenager charged with murdering an elderly woman and attacking two family members at a rural Canterbury property has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

    Police car involved in serious crash near Christchurch

    Police car involved in serious crash near Christchurch

    Two people have been injured and State Highway 1 was closed south of Christchurch on Friday morning after a crash involving a police patrol car.

    Clothed teens refuse to leave lazy river in 45 minute standoff with cops

    The teen pair in the lazy river. Photo: Supplied

    Clothed teens refuse to leave lazy river in 45 minute standoff with cops

    Dunedin police negotiated with two 13-year-old girls for 45 minutes after they leapt into Moana Pool’s lazy river fully clothed and refused to get out.

    Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa sentenced for rape of 16-year-old

    Malcolm Rewa appearing in the Auckland High Court for sentencing in March 2019. Photo: RNZ / Cole...

    Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa sentenced for rape of 16-year-old

    Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa was sentenced in the High Court to 10 years' jail after he pleaded guilty to raping a 16-year-old in Onehunga in June 1988.

    Injured trainer ‘lucky to be alive’

    ​Horse trainer Bruce Negus is on light duties for the next six to eight weeks after being...

    Injured trainer ‘lucky to be alive’

    Veteran Canterbury trainer Bruce Negus wants his close call to serve as a reminder to others.

    Finding Frank

    Family Photo of Frank Carmine

    Finding Frank

    I stood overwhelmed by awe to find this previously unknown relative had given up his life for his country.

    Luxon confident he won't be ousted as leader

    Chris Luxon talks to media mid leadership speculation. Photo: Screenshot

    Luxon confident he won't be ousted as leader

    ​​​​​​​Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he is confident he has the "full support of his caucus", but he has not surveyed them, saying he does not need to.
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