Fires rage, highways closed, more wild weather on way
The fires in Kaikōura that destroyed five homes yesterday are still burning, and crews are racing to get them contained and put out before winds pick up again.
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Fans take transport matters in hand
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Fans take transport matters in hand
Tired of having to hire a bus for trips, a group of East Otago rugby supporters bought one.
Alleged killer’s name supressed, mental health assessed
Alleged killer’s name supressed, mental health assessed
The man accused of a fatal North Dunedin stabbing will have his identity suppressed while his mental health is assessed.
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Fenz accused of ignoring urgent need for equipment
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Fenz accused of ignoring urgent need for equipment
A Dunedin firefighter says those in control of the finances have their "heads in the sand" about the lack of up-to-date fire safety equipment in "crucial" areas.
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Cleaner made older woman feel ‘violated’
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Cleaner made older woman feel ‘violated’
A Dunedin window-cleaner propositioned a 73-year-old client, stripped in her home and molested her, a court has heard.
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Popular polytech programme now a ‘shell’
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Popular polytech programme now a ‘shell’
A once ground-breaking Otago Polytechnic programme has been reduced to a "shell" after a protracted restructuring process, staff say.
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Dunedin unionists angry at govt tactics
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Dunedin unionists angry at govt tactics
Dunedin's essential workers have taken aim at the government for spreading misinformation about their motivations before tomorrow’s mega strike.
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Skin cancer policy gap must be closed: briefing
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Skin cancer policy gap must be closed: briefing
With summer just around the corner, researchers are calling for stronger policy action to cut New Zealand’s skin cancer burden.
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KiwiHarvest striving to keep up with food demand
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KiwiHarvest striving to keep up with food demand
KiwiHarvest is distributing a third more food in Dunedin than last year as demand continues to skyrocket.
Ballet at its darkest—and possibly best
Ballet at its darkest—and possibly best
I have always wanted to see Dracula as a ballet and Big Live’s production did not disappoint — it was indeed ballet at its darkest.
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Residents fear ‘fire sale’ after state land fails to sell
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Residents fear ‘fire sale’ after state land fails to sell
Locals fear that abandoned land in Port Chalmers formerly set aside for state housing will be sold off in a "fire sale" to a private developer.
Teacher comes out of woodwork for reunion
Teacher comes out of woodwork for reunion
A lot has changed at a Dunedin secondary school since it opened 50 years ago, a day-one teacher says.
‘Privilege’ to represent principals
‘Privilege’ to represent principals
A Dunedin principal is honoured to have been appointed vice-president of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation.
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Severe weather continues, cleanup ongoing
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Severe weather continues, cleanup ongoing
Wild weather cleanup may continue in Dunedin for the rest of the week, as more gales are anticipated.
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Sole survivor of ’57 side meets log again
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Sole survivor of ’57 side meets log again
The last man believed to be still alive from the successful Otago Ranfurly Shield challenge 68 years ago was reacquainted with the Log o’ Wood yesterday.
Originair picks up Blenheim-Christchurch connection
Originair picks up Blenheim-Christchurch connection
Small airline Originair is operating new weekday and Sunday flights connecting Blenheim and Christchurch.
Spiked car driven on bare rims in joyride
Spiked car driven on bare rims in joyride
A teenager was pepper-sprayed after an allegedly stolen car, spiked three times by police, was driven on its rims through Dunedin, sending sparks flying.
Power outage hits Harbour areas
Power outage hits Harbour areas
Multiple unplanned outages across Dunedin will leave families without power well into the evening.
Vehicles destroyed in hospital carpark blaze
Vehicles destroyed in hospital carpark blaze
A blaze that damaged dozens of cars in a Whangarei Hospital carpark is believed to have been caused by a hot exhaust pipe igniting long grass nearby.
Tree falls on Christchurch school bus
Tree falls on Christchurch school bus
A large tree fell on a Christchurch Metro bus this afternoon, just before it was about to pick up school children.