Local pilots to the rescue after dozens stranded in gorge
A local helicopter pilot helped bring stranded people to safety last night, after they were trapped by slips in a North Island gorge.
Rebuild progress at quake-damaged Christchurch hotel
Rebuild progress at quake-damaged Christchurch hotel
The window panels are being installed this week at one of Christchurch's most well-known hotels, which has been sitting derelict since the earthquakes.
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'Extreme hostility' at builder misdirected
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'Extreme hostility' at builder misdirected
A Dunedin business owner was abused in a supermarket and is facing "extreme hostility" after being falsely linked to an under-fire builder.
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Thief will reoffend, brother warns after parole granted
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Thief will reoffend, brother warns after parole granted
The brother of a Dunedin woman who stole nearly $1 million from their ailing mother warns she has "no conscience" and will reoffend when released from prison.
Arrest over alleged assault
Arrest over alleged assault
An allegedly drunk Dunedin man who acted "inappropriately" to female supermarket checkout workers went on to allegedly assault a stranger and police officers.
Aim to foster a head for safe limits
Aim to foster a head for safe limits
Using your head during the Masters Games may save your life.
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Ranga not standing in by-election
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Ranga not standing in by-election
He went close last time, but Bruce Ranga has decided against standing in the Dunedin City Council’s upcoming by-election.
Gas bottle delivery delays ‘unbelievable’: customer
Gas bottle delivery delays ‘unbelievable’: customer
A Dunedin man is burning up over his gas company’s failure to deliver a new gas bottle even though he ordered it more than a month ago.
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Young author recognised for inspiring communities
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Young author recognised for inspiring communities
When Rutendo Shadaya got a call from TIME magazine asking to interview her she thought it was a scam.
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Low resources leading to ‘risky’ methods
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Low resources leading to ‘risky’ methods
Firefighters’ lives were put at risk after they were forced to use an almost vintage ladder to fight a massive blaze at a Dunedin scout hall, their union says.
Over $3k raised to honour ‘fine young man’
Over $3k raised to honour ‘fine young man’
Friends and supporters of a young Dunedin man who died on a solo climbing trip have raised thousands of dollars to fund Land Search and Rescue (LandSAR).
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‘Living in fear’ for family in Iran
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‘Living in fear’ for family in Iran
Iranians living in Dunedin have been left "devastated" by the trickle of news they have received from family members back home.
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Brighton Gala Day rescued by new sponsor after nearly cancelling
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Brighton Gala Day rescued by new sponsor after nearly cancelling
For the first time in more than three decades, the family-run annual Brighton Gala Day was very nearly cancelled this year after its funding was cut.
Dunedin’s new, new hospital construction begins
Dunedin’s new, new hospital construction begins
Piling machines have started drilling the foundations for a new private hospital in Dunedin.
Obituary: scientist noted around the globe
Obituary: scientist noted around the globe
From first-year students to Nobel Prize laureates, the name David Anson Buckingham was held in high esteem by scientists across the globe.
Full speed ahead
Full speed ahead
A Boeing 787-9 flies over Dunedin at 33,000ft from Sydney to Santiago.
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Main risk to hoiho survival is at sea
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Main risk to hoiho survival is at sea
Hoiho numbers are plummeting towards zero on the mainland of New Zealand and urgent action to protect them at sea is being demanded.
One critically hurt in Auckland shooting
One critically hurt in Auckland shooting
A person has been left with life-threatening injuries after reportedly being shot in Auckland's Onehunga.
Angry drunk pursues checkout workers fleeing his abuse
Angry drunk pursues checkout workers fleeing his abuse
An allegedly drunk Dunedin man who acted ‘‘inappropriately’’ to female supermarket checkout workers followed them when they tried to escape his abuse.
Teen in court over Christmas Day shooting in Christchurch
Teen in court over Christmas Day shooting in Christchurch
Police have arrested a 17-year-old after a person was shot on Christmas Day in Christchurch.