Hurricane damage could be 'unlike anything seen before'
Hurricane Melissa has weakened slightly after making landfall in Jamaica but people are still being warned of destruction at a level 'unlike anything seen before'.
Potential for measles outbreak to be worse than 2019
Potential for measles outbreak to be worse than 2019
A second measles case has been identified at one Wellington high school, as concern around the current measles outbreak continues to grow.
'Bitterly disappointed': Meads Cup winners turned away from bar
'Bitterly disappointed': Meads Cup winners turned away from bar
Mid Canterbury players had their victory celebrations dampened when they were refused entry to a local bar after their Meads Cup final victory.
'Fawlty Towers' actress Prunella Scales dies aged 93
'Fawlty Towers' actress Prunella Scales dies aged 93
British actress Prunella Scales, best known for playing the formidable Sybil Fawlty in comedy show Fawlty Towers, has died at the age of 93.
Helpline gaps highlighted after 23yo’s death
Helpline gaps highlighted after 23-year-old’s death
Better public messaging and more staff training at mental health services are needed, according to a coroner’s report into the death of a 23-year-old from Lincoln.
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Uni apologises after error upends law exam
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Uni apologises after error upends law exam
University of Otago law students were left scrambling after being informed partway through a crucial exam the first question contained an error.
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Trees possibly compromised: botanist
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Trees possibly compromised: botanist
Trees knocked over by the ferocious wind last week may have been compromised by shallow root systems or being top-heavy, a botanist says.
Advice to stay ‘well clear’ as winds hit
Advice to stay ‘well clear’ as winds hit
Otago and Southland residents are being reminded to stay "well clear" of trees and damaged buildings — particularly over the next few days as the regions are set to be hit with more strong winds.
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National day of solidarity Rā Whakamana celebrated
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National day of solidarity Rā Whakamana celebrated
Dunedin people have celebrated one of New Zealand’s founding documents as a "living" covenant, 190 years after it was signed.
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Former head of hospital build resigns
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Former head of hospital build resigns
The person formerly in charge of the new Dunedin hospital project has resigned to pursue other opportunities.
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Calvert: ‘I have aspirations to be the chair’
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Calvert: ‘I have aspirations to be the chair’
Former Act New Zealand MP, city councillor and regional councillor Hilary Calvert wants to chair the Otago Regional Council.
DCC handing out stickers to signify safe spaces
DCC handing out stickers to signify safe spaces
The Dunedin City Council is using stickers to identify safe spaces in the central city.
District plan changes include acoustic insulation
District plan changes include acoustic insulation
Updated acoustic requirements for new central Dunedin apartments have been approved by the city council.
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Judge blasts cops after charges dropped
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'What the heck is going on?': Judge blasts cops after charges dropped
A judge has blasted police and slapped them with a $4000 bill after they dropped 30 charges against two alleged taggers.
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Poacher filmed laughing as he stabbed stag
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Poacher filmed laughing as he stabbed stag
A Milton poacher who was filmed laughing as he stabbed a stag to death says he "just likes hunting".
Honoured for contribution to indigenous legal rights
Honoured for contribution to indigenous legal rights
Efforts to recalibrate law to recognise Māori interests have won a University of Otago academic a Royal Society Te Apārangi award.
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Retiring principal’s school became his ‘community’
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Retiring principal’s school became his ‘community’
The outgoing principal of Dunedin’s Balmacewen Intermediate says curriculum is important — but a school’s culture matters even more.
Details released of CGT proposal suggest ‘a good compromise’
Details released of CGT proposal suggest ‘a good compromise’
What would a Labour-style capital gains tax (CGT) mean for the average person?
Hoiho DNA key to combating disease
Hoiho DNA key to combating disease
Attempts to conserve the hoiho/yellow-eyed penguin may have just reached a turning point, after landmark genomic research found the species is actually made up of three distinct subspecies.
Something in the water
Something in the water
Otago surf lifesaving search and rescue member Brent Matehaere wraps emergency tape around a submerged vehicle in Otago Harbour, near the Andersons Bay Sea Scouts boat shed on Saturday.