Rāhui in place on river after death of two boys
Rāhui in place on river after death of two boys
A rāhui is in place on the Tarawera River in Kawerau after two boys aged 10 and 12 were killed when a riverbank collapsed on Thursday.
Israel and Lebanon begin ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon begin ceasefire
A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect today and President Donald Trump said the next meeting between the United States and Iran may take place over the weekend.
How Malcolm Rewa was unmasked as a rapist
How Malcolm Rewa was unmasked as a rapist
It took a woman nearly four decades to find out the name of the stranger who raped her when she was 16 years old. Today that stranger will finally be sentenced for the attack.
Building crisis looms as construction costs soar: expert
Building crisis looms as construction costs soar: expert
Rising fuel prices due to war in the Middle East are likely to create a serious crisis for the construction market that has not yet been fully understood, one expert says.
Ardern, Robertson reunion a crowd-pleaser
Ardern, Robertson reunion a crowd-pleaser
The reunion of the leaders of the last Labour government in Dunedin last night was like watching a reunion gig by one of your favourite bands.
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Mayor's by-election advice divides election candidates
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Mayor's by-election advice divides election candidates
Comments from Dunedin’s mayor about the city council by-election have drawn mixed reactions from candidates.
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Aged-care worker backs resident’s claims
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Aged-care worker backs resident’s claims
An aged-care worker at MossBrae Lifecare rest-home says staff are underpaid, overworked and undervalued, and agreed with complaints made by a resident of the home this week.
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Dunedin table tennis ace off to world champs at age of 72
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Dunedin table tennis ace off to world champs at age of 72
Who needs a strict world championship training regime when you can just stack shelves and roll ice creams in a corner dairy?
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Padel passion pushes pursuit of place in city to have a whack
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Padel passion pushes pursuit of place in city to have a whack
An Auckland man who missed playing his favourite racquet sport whenever he visited Dunedin decided he would simply build his own courts here.
Rūnaka supports wind farm’s next stage
Rūnaka supports wind farm’s next stage
Ōtākou Rūnaka has confirmed support for the proposed second stage of the Mahinerangi Wind Farm following a detailed review and engagement.
Demolition prep under way
Demolition prep under way
The KiwiRail workshop at the southern end of Cumberland St is headed for the scrapheap.
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'Angel' Ong pledges own money for city startups
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'Angel' Ong pledges own money for city startups
Benedict Ong is opening his wallet as a self-proclaimed ‘‘angel investor’’ in a bid to supercharge the city’s startup scene.
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Man who sent topless photo to woman’s ex-partner jailed
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Man who sent topless photo to woman’s ex-partner jailed
A Dunedin man who sent a topless photo of a woman to her ex-partner has been locked up for six months.
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Double murderer attacked prisoner
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Double murderer attacked prisoner
A double murderer has been sentenced for attacking a fellow inmate at Otago Corrections Facility.
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Teetering on edge of future earthquake predictions
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Teetering on edge of future earthquake predictions
Precariously balanced rocks have made great mind-boggling landmarks for thousands of years — and more recently, picturesque photographs — but an Otago geologist is now using them to determine the...
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‘Inappropriate sexual behaviour’ in prison
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‘Inappropriate sexual behaviour’ in prison
A high-risk sex offender will be in prison until at least next year after the Parole Board heard his inappropriate behaviour had continued behind bars.
Man jailed after towing 'excessively corroded' trailer caused fatal crash
Man jailed after towing 'excessively corroded' trailer caused fatal crash
A man whose "excessively corroded" boat trailer killed a driver when it detached from his vehicle and struck a car was caught last month towing another boat while banned from driving.
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Fleeing conman's firm placed in liquidation
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Fleeing conman's firm placed in liquidation
A Dunedin businessman who fled the country while subject to an Immigration investigation has now had his business placed in liquidation, owing more than $50,000.
Colourful creations land students in finals
Colourful creations land students in finals
Bold visions have seen two Otago Polytechnic architecture students make the finals in this year’s prestigious Australasian Dulux Colour Awards in Sydney.
Willis promises 'frank and candid' approach at White House meeting
Willis promises 'frank and candid' approach at White House meeting
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has promised to be "frank and candid" in her White House meetings overnight.