Driver claims alcohol in system was 'the blood of Christ'
A Dunedin man pulled over after swerving all over the road claimed the alcohol he consumed shouldn’t count because it was the "the blood of Christ".
Gang brawl erupts in crowd at charity boxing event
Gang brawl erupts in crowd at charity boxing event
The action at a charity boxing event spilled out into the crowd when members of a Dunedin gang spotted out-of-town rivals from across the ring.
Kiwi drivers' poor attitudes among reasons for high road toll, police say
Kiwi drivers' poor attitudes among reasons for high road toll, police say
Police and experts say it is not just excessive speed contributing to a recent uptick in fatal road crashes, but motorists' poor attitudes to driving and lack of training.
Hezbollah pays high price in war with Israel
Hezbollah pays high price in war with Israel
Hezbollah has paid a heavy price for going to war with Israel on March 2.
Death toll rises to 18 from Kenya flooding
Death toll rises to 18 from Kenya flooding
The death toll from flooding and landslides following heavy rains in Kenya has risen to 18 people, the national police service said.
Iran reviewing US response to proposal
Iran reviewing US response to proposal
Iran said it had received a US response to its latest offer for peace talks.
Fatal crashes not declining fast enough, Brake NZ says
Fatal crashes not declining fast enough, Brake NZ says
A road safety charity says the number of fatal crashes is declining, but not fast enough.
Trial for Fleming murder-accused to begin
Trial for Fleming murder-accused to begin
A jury trial for the man charged with murdering Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming in Nelson is due to begin in the High Court at Christchurch, today.
Teachers slam new draft curriculum
Teachers slam new draft curriculum
Teachers specialising in music, physical education, science, technology and history have slammed draft curriculums covering their subjects.
Relay raises over $250k
Relay raises over $250k
More than 1000 people took part in this year’s Dunedin Relay for Life at Forsyth Barr Stadium, raising over $250,000 for the Cancer Society.
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Love of Lindauer fuels fundraising
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Love of Lindauer fuels fundraising
Four Mosgiel women who came up with a plan 12 years ago had 50,000 reasons to smile yesterday.
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Devotee, lettuce-lover loyal for 71 years
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Devotee, lettuce-lover loyal for 71 years
Hand-cut chips and "proper lettuce" are just some of the reasons Francis Greenhalgh has been going to Best Cafe for lunch every Saturday for 71 years.
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Warning of wave of quake work
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Warning of wave of quake work
A wave of costly work upgrading heritage buildings is looming for Dunedin city, including a possible $90 million bill for one council building, warns a city councillor.
ORC $2m fund model confirmed
ORC $2m fund model confirmed
The Otago Regional Council has confirmed the model it will use to deliver its $2 million Large-scale Environmental Fund (LSE), with the final process to be decided next month.
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Dusting off their dancing shoes
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Dusting off their dancing shoes
The cliche stoic Kiwi afraid of dancing in public was nowhere in sight as crowds took to a central Dunedin street for a boogie at the weekend.
Lotto 2582
Lotto 2582
Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.
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$350k grant for researcher to study invasive gold clam species
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$350k grant for researcher to study invasive gold clam species
The usual advice is: Don’t panic, keep calm.
Weld cracking a fishhook to bridge use
Weld cracking a fishhook to bridge use
Whangārei's $32 million Te Matau a Pohe bascule bridge is to be closed for repairs after the discovery of cracks inside its distinctive fishhook-shaped structures.
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Society marks 90 years of love for model engineering
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Society marks 90 years of love for model engineering
Members of the Otago Model Engineering Society spent their 90th anniversary steeped in nostalgia.
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More power needed, grid operator says
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More power needed, grid operator says
This year is set to be a record for new power generation coming on line, but a warning has gone out about what lies ahead.