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    Marley was last seen on Whitewash Head Rd on Friday. Photo: Police

    CCTV images of missing Christchurch teen released

    Two images showing the last time Christchurch 17-year-old Marley was seen have been released as the search for the missing teen focuses on the coastline near Godley Head.

    Car spiked after Dunedin disorder incident

    Police search a spiked car in Strawberry Ln, off Upper Junction Rd in Roseneath. PHOTO: GREGOR...

    Car spiked after Dunedin disorder incident

    Police have spiked a car and arrested the driver after a disorder incident in Sawyers Bay this morning.

    Car ends up in ditch after failed overtaking

    Photo: Getty Images

    Car ends up in ditch after failed overtaking

    An overtaking manoeuvre gone wrong a driver crashing into a ditch north of Waikouaiti, police say.

    Teen spotted wearing allegedly stolen clothing

    Teen spotted wearing allegedly stolen clothing

    A fashion-forward Dunedin teenager was arrested wearing the clothing he had allegedly stolen from properties in Castle St.

    Arrests made after police break up Octagon fight

    File photo

    Arrests made after police break up Octagon fight

    Four people, including a teenager, were arrested after police broke-up a fight in the Octagon yesterday afternoon.

    New fire trucks don't fit important rescue gear

    Gear that usually goes on a truck could not be fitted into the smaller storage on the new fire...

    New fire trucks don't fit important rescue gear

    The country's newest fire trucks can not be used at rescues because they are too small to fit all the lifesaving gear they need to carry.

    Ukraine warns of critical situation at nuclear plant

    The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. File photo: Reuters

    Ukraine warns of critical situation at nuclear plant

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the situation at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station has become critical.

    Still no sign of former Dunedin woman

    Te Anihana Pomana. Photo: ODT files

    Still no sign of former Dunedin woman

    The Dunedin family of a woman who went missing in Auckland more than a month ago say there's been no sightings and no bank movements since she disappeared.

    Man in court over critical injury assault

    Man in court over critical injury assault

    A man will appear in court today charged with causing grievous bodily harm after a person was critically injured at a Christchurch property.

    Psychologist and TV presenter Nigel Latta dies

    Nigel Latta. Photo: RNZ

    Psychologist and TV presenter Nigel Latta dies

    Psychologist and TV presenter Nigel Latta has died after living with cancer, it's been reported on his official Facebook page.

    Govt stops short of major energy reform

    Govt stops short of major energy reform

    The government has indicated it is willing to back major electricity projects with fresh investment, though the questions of what, when, or how much remain unanswered.

    At least 20 dead after 6.9 quake hits central Philippines

    Damage in Cebu City following the powerful quake. Photo by Handout/Cebu Governor's Office/Anadolu...

    At least 20 dead after 6.9 quake hits central Philippines

    Updated 11.10 am

    At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured following a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines.

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    Attack prevented by live video call

    Photo: ODT files

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    Attack prevented by live video call

    An attack by an enraged Dunedin man was thwarted when he realised he was being captured on video, a court has heard.

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    Dog complaints, impounds down: council

    Good girl Millie Fry, 14, takes in the sea breeze in John Wilson Ocean Dr yesterday. PHOTO:...

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    Dog complaints, impounds down: council

    Give Fido a bone — Dunedin’s dogs are behaving better than before.

    Biker loses control

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    Biker loses control

    A Dunedin man was transported to hospital after his motorbike "slid out from underneath him" mid-ride.

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    ‘So much potential’ plan could unlock

    Business South chief executive Mike Collins celebrates the release of the organisation’s new...

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    ‘So much potential’ plan could unlock

    A blueprint for investment and growth in Dunedin is designed "to create a bit of Fomo" among investors outside the city, a business leader says.

    March of the seasons

    PHOTO: REUTERS

    March of the seasons

    Models present creations by designer Anthony Vaccarello as part of his spring-summer 2026 women's ready-to-wear collection show for the fashion house Yves Saint Laurent

    Voter turnout tracking well

    Photo: ODT Files

    Voter turnout tracking well

    Dunedin and Queenstown voter turnout is trailing that of other southern councils with less than two weeks until polls close.

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    ‘Nervous’ about new quake rules

    Dunedin mayoralty candidate Sophie Barker (left) and city council candidate Jo Galer say it is...

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    ‘Nervous’ about new quake rules

    Dunedin has a lot to lose if proposed rule changes regarding earthquake-prone buildings are unsuitable, a heritage advocate says.

    Cumberland St closures for resurface

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    Cumberland St closures for resurface

    Cumberland St/State Highway 1 in central Dunedin will be subject to a series of night-time closures from this Sunday as road resurfacing work takes place.
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