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A glitch in time: station clock stuck in the past

Spring is in the air, but the Dunedin Railway Station’s clock has yet to spring forward into...

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A glitch in time: station clock stuck in the past

If you have been putting off setting your clocks forwards one hour for daylight saving, then rest assured - you are not the only one.

Taking a dip bright and early

Taking a dip bright and early

A chilly start to the day did not stop eager swimmer Sharon Miller, of Dunedin, from taking the first opportunity of the season to visit the St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool yesterday.

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Man who planted cenotaph shrubs asked to remove them

Dunedin RSA president Bob Barlin says the removal of unauthorised plantings (below) in Queens...

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Man who planted cenotaph shrubs asked to remove them

A man who planted 58 native shrubs around Dunedin’s cenotaph without official sign-off has been asked to remove them at his own cost.

Thompson death probe to be reviewed

Self-proclaimed gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson is pictured in his Woody Creek home near...

Thompson death probe to be reviewed

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation announced yesterday it will review the investigation into the 2005 death of journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson

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Man who threatened to shoot officials over dog seizure has sentence cut

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Man who threatened to shoot officials over dog seizure has sentence cut

An Otago man who threatened to shoot officials trying to seize his dog has had his prison sentence reduced.

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Odour pollution probably causing significant health impacts

The Green Island Landfill is included in a list of odour-emitting sites across the country that...

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Odour pollution probably causing significant health impacts

When someone ‘‘parps’’ in the office, colleagues are quick to make a song and dance about who did it and how bad it smells.

Pregnancy 'roller coaster of many emotions'

After being shot in the head and given a 1% chance of survival, Hemi Parata-Tahuri defied the odds and he and his wife are now looking forward to welcoming a baby girl.

Simmonds accused of using position to influence process

Environment Minister Penny Simmonds. Photo: RNZ

Simmonds accused of using position to influence process

Government minister and Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says it is "wholly appropriate" to engage with the primary sector.

Deportation of 84-year-old widow to Iran halted

Shay Nejadeh believes he has been singled out for stringent security checks because he was born...

Deportation of 84-year-old widow to Iran halted

An 84-year-old widow "terrified" at the prospect of being deported to Iran has won an appeal and been granted NZ residency.

Firefighters' union to go on strike

The union says workers want progress in pay, staffing and resourcing. Photo: RNZ

Firefighters' union to go on strike

Fire and Emergency NZ says it is "disappointed" after the firefighters' union announced strike action ahead of planned bargaining.

RNZ youth platform to close

RNZ youth platform to close

The closure of TAHI is part of changes to how the broadcaster covers music, arts and culture.

Woman bashed with hammer after child seen eating cigarettes

Sarangi Karamea Jaque-Oddell Lim pictured at an earlier court appearance. Photo: Belinda Feek

Woman bashed with hammer after child seen eating cigarettes

A woman bashed with a hammer in a car park after she questioned why a child was eating cigarettes says it was the “saddest day of her life”.

US govt shutdown begins

The US Capitol, hours before a partial government shutdown is set to take effect, in Washington,...

US govt shutdown begins

The US government has shut down much of its operations, as deep partisan divisions prevented Congress and the White House from reaching a funding deal, which could lead to job losses for thousands.

Vehicles damaged in fire at property linked to cold case

Fire and Emergency crews were called to the Canvastown property near SH6 at 9.50am. Photo:...

Vehicles damaged in fire at property linked to cold case

A fire which tore through dozens of cars on a rural property between Nelson and Blenheim has been contained.

Huge search in Outback for missing boy

The family of a preschooler missing from an Outback homestead face an agonising wait for news as the search for the boy enters its fifth day.

CCTV images of missing Christchurch teen released

Marley was last seen on Whitewash Head Rd on Friday. Photo: Police

CCTV images of missing Christchurch teen released

Two images showing the last time Christchurch 17-year-old Marley was seen have been released as the search for the missing teen focuses on the coastline near Godley Head.