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    'Yelling and screaming': Dunedin man arrested as girlfriend underwent breath test

    A young Dunedin man began "yelling and screaming" and allegedly hurled abuse at police after his girlfriend was pulled over for drink driving.

    Pizza delivery vehicle crashes after running out of gas

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    Pizza delivery vehicle crashes after running out of gas

    A Dunedin pizza delivery driver took an unexpected detour after her vehicle ran out of gas midway up a steep street and rolled away into a lamp post.

    Firefighter flown to hospital

    Firefighter airlifted to hospital after battling Canterbury blaze

    A firefighter was flown to hospital after a blaze in North Canterbury in searing temperatures.

    Unconscious trio found 'intoxicated' with drug paraphernalia: police

    A man is led away by police after an incident in Andersons Bay Rd on Sunday. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    Unconscious trio found 'intoxicated' with drug paraphernalia: police

    Two adults and a teenager reported unconscious in a car at a South Dunedin fast-food carpark were allegedly found intoxicated and with drug paraphernalia, police say.

    Over 1000 Kyiv apartments left without power after Russian attack

    A resident stands on a balcony of his apartment, damaged during Russian drone strike, amid Russia...

    Over 1000 Kyiv apartments left without power after Russian attack

    More than 1000 apartment buildings in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv are still without heating following a devastating Russian attack early on Friday (local time), local authorities said on Sunday.

    More than 50 Air NZ flights cancelled by high winds in Wellington

    Dozens of flights were cancelled due to high winds in the capital. Photo: Getty Images

    More than 50 Air NZ flights cancelled by high winds in Wellington

    Passengers on more than 50 Air New Zealand flights cancelled by high winds in the capital on Sunday are now being rebooked.

    More than 500 dead in Iran protests

    Protesters gather as vehicles burn, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in...

    More than 500 dead in Iran protests

    Unrest in Iran has killed more than 500 people, a rights group has said, as Tehran threatened to target US military bases if President Donald Trump carries out threats to intervene on...

    Slavemaster to be sentenced

    Moeaia Tuai. Photo: RNZ / Gill Bonnett

    Slavemaster to be sentenced

    Moeaia Tuai will be sentenced next month for enslaving a young woman who he forced to work and sexually abused.

    Evacuations as blaze hits in Hawke's Bay

    A fire in Hawke's Bay, January 2026. Photo: Hawke's Bay - Fire and Emergency via RNZ

    Evacuations as blaze hits in Hawke's Bay

    Campers and hikers have been asked to evacuate the Boundary Stream Camp and Bell Rock Scenic Reserve in Hawke's Bay because of a large fire.

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    City-wide armed manhunt ends in arrests

    Police arrest wanted man Caleb Lynn in Kaikorai Valley on Saturday afternoon. Nine cars with...

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    City-wide armed manhunt ends in arrests

    Jason Allan got two surprise calls from the police this week.

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    Present inspires winning moment

    Fairfield resident Nevin Davie holds his winning photo and the real-life subject, his son Leon...

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    Present inspires winning moment

    A Dunedin 2-year-old’s bubble gun he got for Christmas provided endless fun for the toddler and helped his father win first place in an annual summer photo contest.

    Warning over online sales platforms after scam

    Warning over online sales platforms after scam

    A Dunedin woman scammed out of $2000 when attempting to sell a phone is warning others about the dangers of online marketplaces.

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    Students mark coming of age, home-style

    Japanese exchange students (from left) Miyako Nakagawa, Sayako Uchiyawa, Anela Kurosawa, Mai...

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    Students mark coming of age, home-style

    There is roughly 10,000km of ocean separating Japan and Dunedin, but the distance did not stop University of Otago exchange students from marking their coming of age in traditional style.

    International partnership boost for brain research

    Louise Parr-Brownlie. PHOTO: GOVERNMENT HOUSE

    International partnership boost for brain research

     The strength of brain research in New Zealand, and at the University of Otago in particular, will be highlighted thanks to an international partnership with a global mission.

    Three cruise ships make for busy weekend

    Cruise ships Seabourn Quest, left, and Azamara Pursuit at Port Chalmers yesterday. PHOTOS: PETER...

    Three cruise ships make for busy weekend

    Dunedin has experienced something of a cruise bonanza over the weekend, after three cruise ships stopped at Port Chalmers, with two of those staying an extra night.

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    Weather puts a dampener on parkrun’s 12th anniversary

    Runners brave the wet and take part in the 12th anniversary of Dunedin’s parkrun through the...

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    Weather puts a dampener on parkrun’s 12th anniversary

    The prospect of running in the rain while wearing a soaking-wet bedsheet apparently did not appeal to many of Dunedin’s avid runners.

    Busy mum pops in for takeaway

    Doc ranger Moss Thompson tries to entice sea lion Mika out of the Takeaways on Marlow store on...

    Busy mum pops in for takeaway

    No-one knows why Mika the sea lion ended up in a St Kilda fish and chip shop - perhaps she wanted her blue cod cooked for once.

    Two arrested as cops called to Dunedin fast-food carpark

    A man is led away by police. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    Two arrested as cops called to Dunedin fast-food carpark

    Emergency services rushed to a Dunedin fast-food carpark this evening after a member of the public raised the alarm about three non-responsive people in a car.

    Tenant evicted from apartment after parties and police callouts

    Parties, loud music, graffiti and a woman scaling the side of a building to escape an alleged...

    Tenant evicted from apartment after parties and police callouts

    Parties, loud music, graffiti and a woman scaling the side of a building to escape an alleged domestic violence situation have seen a tenant chucked out of her apartment.

    Helicopters battle Canterbury scrub blaze in sweltering heat

    On Friday, FENZ suspended all fire permits for Canterbury, warning of extreme fire danger Sunday....

    Helicopters battle Canterbury scrub blaze in sweltering heat

    A dozen fire crews and several helicopters have responded to a fire in Rotherham, a small Canterbury settlement south of Hanmer Springs.
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