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Police unjustified in some actions before Christchurch crash

The driver of the Toyota Prius had been fleeing police before it was struck by the train on...

Police unjustified in some actions before Christchurch crash

Christchurch police officers made several mistakes during the pursuit of a stolen car which ended up being hit by a train on Lincoln Rd, the IPCA has found.

'Tough choices' in major social housing shake-up

Housing Minister Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ

'Tough choices': Govt announces major social housing shake-up

A major shake-up of social housing will boost weekly support for 110,000 families by almost $15 but leave another 80,000 families worse off by $30 a week.

Diphtheria outbreak spreads in Australia

Govt pledges millions as diphtheria outbreak spreads in Australia

A multimillion-dollar funding package will be rolled out to fight Australia's worst diphtheria outbreak in decades, as hospitals in the Top End feel the strain and case numbers keep rising.

Reader slideshow: A Dunners Sunner

Otago Daily Times readers have shared their photos of an incredible sunrise in the city this morning.

Gotta steal 'em all: Pokemon card thief appears in Dunedin court

Gotta steal 'em all: Pokemon card thief appears in Dunedin court

A man has appeared in Dunedin court and admitted stealing valuable Pokemon cards from a South Island store he worked at leaving the owner feeling "absolutely betrayed".

Fleeing driver had 'cannabis and a large knife'

A Dunedin driver who allegedly fled police at more than 100km/h was busted by the dog squad with a ‘‘large knife’’ and cannabis.

Young boy forced out during car theft at supermarket

Young boy forced out during car theft at supermarket

A man has been charged after allegedly stealing a car outside an Auckland supermarket and forcing a child out of the front seat.

Mystery as critically hurt cyclist found under car in Caversham

Mystery as critically hurt cyclist found under car in Caversham

A crashed cyclist found wedged beneath a parked car in Dunedin was transported to hospital with critical injuries.

Otago Girls’ pupil challenges equal pay reversal in winning speech

Rana Alsharif giving her winning speech at the National Council of Women Speech Competition, at...

Otago Girls’ pupil challenges equal pay reversal in winning speech

‘‘Women have achieved some progress in the last 130 years. However ...’’

Trump willing to wait for 'right answer' on peace deal

President Donald Trump told reporters he thought the United States could make a deal with China,...

Trump willing to wait for 'right answer' on peace deal

President Donald Trump said the US was ready to proceed with further attacks Iran, but suggested Washington could wait a few days to "get the right answers" on a peace deal.

Radio station mistakenly announces death of King

King Charles was visiting Northern Ireland with Queen Camilla when Radio Caroline falsely...

UK radio station mistakenly announces death of King Charles

A British radio station has issued an apology after wrongly broadcasting that King Charles had died.

Auckland hitman murder tied to intercepted cocaine

Auckland courier driverTuipulotu Vi was shot and killed in 2024. Photo: Facebook /...

Auckland hitman murder tied to intercepted cocaine

An Auckland courier driver was allegedly murdered by a US-based hitman after Customs intercepted 18kg of cocaine and firearms police believe were linked to an international organised crime syndicate.

Clop clop, or for the chop? Cowbell war kicks off in Christchurch

Another cowbell war has kicked off ahead of the Crusaders game on Friday night - with the Chiefs boss offering prizes to fans who successfully smuggle one into Christchurch's new stadium.

US woman's bequest a boon for Kaikōura kids

The unexpected generosity of an American woman who visited Kaikōura 15 years ago has brought a dream of marine education to life for children.

Responsibility for Dunedin woman's painkiller death unclear

Wynter Horrell, pictured here at her school formal in 2018, died as a result of ‘‘misadventure’’,...

Responsibility for Dunedin woman's painkiller death unclear

A Dunedin woman died from injections of a diluted painkiller, a coroner has found, but who administered the fatal dose remains a mystery.

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Buoys on beaches for DIY rescue

Surf Life Saving Otago Southland club support leader Felix Cook with new public rescue equipment...

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Buoys on beaches for DIY rescue

As Dunedin lifeguards pause on their patrols for winter, public rescue equipment has been brought in for beach-goers to use to save a life.

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‘Racist planet-wrecking Aussie dirtbag'

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‘Racist planet-wrecking Aussie dirtbag': Green MP takes aim at Santana chairman

Green Party MP Steve Abel has made it plain where he stands over Santana Minerals and its chairman Peter Cook.

More spending in pipeline on South Dunedin drainage

Delays to short-term improvements for South Dunedin stormwater infrastructure will be made up in the next financial year, the council says.

Hearing, access upgrades at Regent

Regent Theatre assistant technical manager Ben Caton (left) and technical manager Nelson Miles...

Hearing, access upgrades at Regent

For people with hearing difficulties, keeping up with all the action in a stage show can be frustrating.

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DCC to mull request to adjust debt restrictions

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DCC to mull request to adjust debt restrictions

The Dunedin City Council is to consider calling for removal of a constraint in the way it accesses lending.

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