‘Not an unusual tactic’
‘Not an unusual tactic’
A police officer conducting breath testing in Dunedin’s Lower Stuart St yesterday was trying to catch people avoiding a checkpoint.
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Fire alarm at Wakari Hospital defective
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Fire alarm at Wakari Hospital defective
A faulty fire alarm system is putting lives on a Wakari Hospital ward at risk, a whistleblower says.
School welcomes new basketball hoops
School welcomes new basketball hoops
Two new indoor basketball hoops are changing the game for pupils of a Dunedin intermediate school.
Lotto 2578
Lotto 2578
Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.
High-octane performance thrills
High-octane performance thrills
The Rock Tenors thrilled a capacity audience in the Dunedin Town Hall.
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Tenant told to pay $9k for 'clearly intentional' damage
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Tenant told to pay $9k for 'clearly intentional' damage
A tenant has been ordered to pay more than $9000 to her landlord after she left dog poo and six trailer-loads of rubbish at the Dunedin property.
Apprentices challenged to the millimetre
Apprentices challenged to the millimetre
A cool head under pressure was the finishing touch one Dunedin apprentice and volunteer firefighter needed to see off his competition.
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‘It’s a game anyone can play and it’s very inclusive’
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‘It’s a game anyone can play and it’s very inclusive’
Athletes from across the country braved Dunedin’s cold to compete in "a game anyone can play", a local para athlete says.
Performances have sense of city pride
Performances have sense of city pride
The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra began its 60th birthday celebrations with two performances at the King’s and Queen’s Performing Arts Centre over the weekend.
Flamenco vibrant and energetic
Flamenco vibrant and energetic
In a concert that fizzed with energy, Paco Peña entranced a packed Regent Theatre on Saturday.
Council eyeing glass bottle restrictions
Council eyeing glass bottle restrictions
Dunedin City Council staff are seeking legal advice over possible restrictions to glass bottle sales under the city’s local alcohol plan.
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Large weight loss inspired cyclist to take part in Wild Ride
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Large weight loss inspired cyclist to take part in Wild Ride
Drizzly weather did not deter a Dunedin cyclist from gearing up for a Wild Ride — but it did dissuade her teenage son.
World in pictures
World in pictures
Recent photographs
Million-dollar ticket sold in Port Chalmers
Million-dollar ticket sold in Port Chalmers
It was a lucky night for a Lotto player from Port Chalmers who won $1 million in Saturday’s draw.
Poll result National's worst since Luxon became leader
Poll result National's worst since Luxon became leader
A new poll showing National sitting on just 30 percent, and the coalition unable to govern, has set the stage for a crucial week in Christopher Luxon's prime ministership.
Greens issue warning in 'State of the Planet' address
Greens issue warning in 'State of the Planet' address
The Green Party is calling for a national plan to electrify homes, transport and industry with natural energy, as a response to the fuel crisis.
Laughing at Hyde St costumes leads to arrest
Laughing at Hyde St costumes leads to arrest
A Hyde St partygoer, who laughed at a group of men's costumes and challenged them to a fight, tried to punch and kick officers while being arrested, police say.
Robots race past humans in China half-marathon
Robots race past humans in China half-marathon
Several robots vying for the podium were noticeably faster than professional athletes racing in the human race.
Pope downplays feud with Trump
Pope downplays feud with Trump
Pope Leo XIV has sought to downplay his feud with US President Donald Trump, saying reporting about comments he has made so far during his Africa tour "has not been accurate in all its aspects".
Uncertainty hangs over Strait of Hormuz
Uncertainty hangs over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's top negotiator says recent talks with the US has made progress, but gaps remain over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping channel.