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Convicted rapist’s denial of crimes, conduct behind bars ‘disconcerting’

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Convicted rapist’s denial of crimes, conduct behind bars ‘disconcerting’

A Dunedin builder who was sentenced to nearly 15 years for the prolonged sexual abuse of his stepdaughter has been no model prisoner, the Parole Board heard.

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Vandervis slams scale of Civic Centre upgrade

A conference room in the Dunedin Civic Centre is part of an award-winning upgrade. PHOTOS: PETER...

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Vandervis slams scale of Civic Centre upgrade

An award-winning $2.1 million refurbishment at the Dunedin City Council shows self-serving bureaucracy in action, a councillor says.

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Disco Shrimp wows the wearable arts show

Sarah Connolly models Jason Connolly’s (left) latest creation — Disco Shrimp. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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Disco Shrimp wows the wearable arts show

Meet Disco Shrimp.

Judge acquits man of murder on grounds of insanity

Emergency services descended on an abandoned Great King St property after a body was found by a...

Judge acquits man of murder on grounds of insanity

A Dunedin boarding-house resident who stabbed another man to death and was later seen dancing beside the police cordon was insane at the time.

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Budget cut by millions amid construction delays

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Budget cut by millions amid construction delays

Almost $30 million has been taken out of the Dunedin City Council’s proposed capital spending programme for the next year amid construction delays for waste management facilities.

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Husband satisfied with wife’s care at Mossbrae

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Husband satisfied with wife’s care at Mossbrae

He was born during the Great Depression and grew up during World War 2, so Bob Fairhurst knows what tough going is.

Charge over alleged dating app assault 'too high'

Charge over alleged dating app assault too high, lawyers contend

Four teenagers are accused of using a gay dating app to target a victim whose home they allegedly then tried to force their way into.

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Taieri Mouth drivers back status quo

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Taieri Mouth drivers back status quo

Maintaining a 100kmh speed limit along a Dunedin coastal road has proven more popular than options to reduce the limit.

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‘Dogtor’ Nancy in Dog of the Year finals

Dianne Angell’s dog, Nancy, a 3-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier, is one of five finalists for...

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‘Dogtor’ Nancy in Dog of the Year finals

Need a cuddle, comfort or companionship during your Dunedin Hospital stay?

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Willis negotiating tricky Budget path

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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Willis negotiating tricky Budget path

Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ third Budget has been drafted during troubled economic times.

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Research in space physics recognised by world body

University of Otago space physicist Prof Craig Rodger has won the International Union of Radio...

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Research in space physics recognised by world body

A University of Otago physicist has become just the second New Zealander in nearly 60 years to win a prestigious international science award for his work in space physics.

Man charged with murder over death in Andersons Bay

Police at the scene on Friday night. PHOTO: CRAIG BAXTER

Man charged with murder over death in Andersons Bay

A man has been charged with murder after the death of a person at a Dunedin property yesterday afternoon.

Underwater tech to combat smugglers

The remote-controlled vehicles will be deployed at ports in Auckland, Tauranga, and Lyttelton....

Underwater tech to combat smugglers

Customs have announced three new remotely-controlled underwater vehicles to combat smugglers coming in by sea.

Mountbatten-Windsor inquiry 'long and complex'

The former Prince Andrew. File photo: Reuters

Mountbatten-Windsor inquiry 'long and complex'

The British investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will be long and complex, senior police say, after his arrest earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Fire at central Auckland hotel

Firefighters battle the blaze at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Auckland this afternoon. Photo: RNZ

Fire at central Auckland hotel

A fire has broken out inside a hotel in central Auckland this afternoon.

Airbus, Air France found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 crash

Airbus and Air France say they will appeal to France's highest court. Photo: Getty Images

Airbus, Air France found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 crash

Airbus and Air France have been found guilty of corporate manslaughter over the Rio-Paris plane crash, but a 17-year legal battle over France's worst aviation disaster is set to continue.

Giant sunfish found on Canterbury beach

Lawrence Knight (pictured) and Jethro Wyllie found the 2.5m giant southern ocean sunfish on...

Giant sunfish found on Canterbury beach

Finding a 2.5m sunfish washed up on the shore at Lake Ellesmere was an "unbelievable experience" for two Canterbury fishermen.

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Young dancers to learn overseas

Nell Mace-David and Gus Carr show the grace for which they have been chosen to attend training at...

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Young dancers to learn overseas

Nell Mace-David and Gus Carr appear to have a little more spring in their step this week, after being selected to train at prominent international dance schools in North America.

'Super parents' of the bird world

'Super parents' become super breeders

A pair of critically endangered Christchurch parakeets have earned their title of "super parents" of the bird world after bringing 55 chicks into the world to contribute to the survival of their species.

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter as charge downgraded from murder

Queenstown District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter as charge downgraded from murder

An Auckland man strangled his partner in her home before going outside for a cigarette.

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