Harsher sentences not effective deterrent for first responder attacks: Labour
Labour says tougher sentences for those who attack first responders are not an effective deterrent.
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'Big character' killed by falling tree
'Big character' killed by falling tree
The man killed by a falling tree during floods across the South Island was a fifth generation hop farmer and "big character" in both the industry and his region.
Home surrounded in Tasman flooding
Home surrounded in Tasman flooding
From State Highway 60, Pouesi and Hillary Fitisemanu's Riwaka home was completely surrounded by water this weekend.
New 'rules of engagement' with alcohol lobby
New 'rules of engagement' with alcohol lobby
New "rules of engagement" for health officials dealing with the alcohol industry are coming after a senior staffer complained a public health manager had been "way too friendly" with booze lobbyists.
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Sewage spews into street
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Sewage spews into street
Residents of a South Dunedin street resorted to defecating in bags after its wastewater system was overwhelmed during the heavy rain on Saturday.
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Anxiety over glass, needles
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Anxiety over glass, needles
Having to check the ground for needles and broken glass before children’s matches at Dunedin’s Oval is making families increasingly anxious.
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Unelected reps should not vote: Simms
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Unelected reps should not vote: Simms
A Dunedin mayoral hopeful says unelected representatives have no place voting in city council processes.
Goodbye blue skies as another cold front approaches
Goodbye blue skies as another cold front approaches
Dunedin was treated to a rare gem of a winter’s day yesterday but, unfortunately for the city, the blue skies will not be sticking around.
Lotto 2494
Lotto 2494
Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.
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Number of beds ‘unethical’
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Number of beds ‘unethical’
The number of mental health for older people beds proposed for the new Dunedin hospital is at a level which is "unethical" and potentially dangerous, a consultant geriatrician says.
Climate strategy makes ‘lot of progress’
Climate strategy makes ‘lot of progress’
In the six months since the Otago Regional Council adopted a climate strategy "a lot of progress has been made", principal strategy adviser Rebecca McLeod says.
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Science expo hands-on
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Science expo hands-on
From digging up the dead to revealing the secret lives of plants, a variety of science was on display at the University of Otago over the weekend.
Performances brilliantly crafted, balanced
Performances brilliantly crafted, balanced
A large audience in the Dunedin Town Hall on Saturday witnessed the performance of works by two musical giants — one Māori and one German.
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Committee formed to look at any regional deals
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Committee formed to look at any regional deals
Otago regional councillors wary of a potential Otago Central Lakes regional deal claim its proposals could undermine the public health system, or the council’s role as a mining regulator, and say...
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Year 11 trio win top title at Rockquest
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Year 11 trio win top title at Rockquest
Dunedin band Deaf Raccoon are crediting lunchtime jam sessions for their success after taking top honours at a regional battle of the bands competition at the weekend.
Iran willing to compromise for deal
Iran willing to compromise for deal
Iran could transfer its stocks of enriched uranium to another country in the event of an agreement with the United States on Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Makeup event to be staged after rain stops carnival
Makeup event to be staged after rain stops carnival
The Midwinter Carnival team says it is working towards a makeup event in the coming weeks after organisers had to cancel the second night of the carnival at the weekend because of heavy rain.
What a blast: bottle rocket contest part of science festival
What a blast: bottle rocket contest part of science festival
Harrison Vick, of Dunedin, watches his bottle rocket take flight at the University Oval during a bottle rocket competition on Saturday.
World in pictures
World in pictures
Recent photographs from Reuters
More heavy rain on the way for flooded regions
More heavy rain on the way for flooded regions
Following a helicopter survey, Tasman's deputy mayor says damage to the Motueka Valley is more extensive than could be seen from the ground.