Special Rigs for kids rolling on Sunday
Special Rigs for kids rolling on Sunday
Southern truck drivers are taking a day off tomorrow to put smiles on the faces of special needs children in Dunedin.
Two airlifted to hospital in serious condition as ute rolls
Two airlifted to hospital in serious condition as ute rolls
Two people were airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition after a ute rolled in a remote area near Lake Hāwea on Thursday.
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Hay fever hits as pollen dusts region
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Hay fever hits as pollen dusts region
Those with drippy noses and itchy eyes will already know — spring has arrived.
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Discovery of viruses not seen as alarming
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Discovery of viruses not seen as alarming
Researchers say there is no need for alarm after 83 endemic novel viruses were recently discovered in New Zealand.
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Mystery surrounds imperilled penguins
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Mystery surrounds imperilled penguins
Without more research, trying to save NZ crested penguins living on two subantarctic islands would be like "patching up a soldier in the war, then sending them back into the trenches".
Local Body Elections 2025: Mayoral candidate profiles - Dunedin
Local Body Elections 2025: Mayoral candidate profiles - Dunedin
The ODT asked Dunedin mayoralty candidates about navigating key challenges and their priorities.
Obituary: Visionary who founded landmark study
Obituary: Visionary who founded landmark study
Phil Silva personally raised plenty of children of his own, but it was the 1037 other children he "raised" — the original cohort in what is now known worldwide as the Dunedin Study — who will be his professional legacy.
Investigation into Beehive press secretary 'largely concluded'
Investigation into Beehive press secretary 'largely concluded'
The deep-dive prompted by the scandal surrounding ex-Beehive press secretary Michael Forbes has "largely concluded", but questions remain over what will be made public and when.
Rotorua Mayor 'shocked' after Hobson's Pledge uses her image
Rotorua Mayor 'shocked' after Hobson's Pledge uses her image
Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has criticised Hobson's Pledge for using her image without permission in a social media post critical of Māori wards.
OUSA rep and DCC candidate refuses to resign
OUSA rep and DCC candidate refuses to resign
A student representative asked to resign by the OUSA is refusing to go, saying the student body has forgotten who it serves.
Belligerent boozer lashes out at cops
Belligerent boozer lashes out at cops
An "overly intoxicated" Dunedin man turned away from a central city bottle store caused a further ruckus when police arrived on the scene.
Live snake found in Christchurch traveller's baggage
Live snake found in Christchurch traveller's baggage
A small live snake has been found at the home of a Christchurch traveller who had just returned home from Bali.
Calls to close country's most hit overbridge
Calls to close country's most hit overbridge
A Canterbury overbridge has been closed again after being hit by a vehicle. Repairs could take months, but some question whether it should just be closed permanently.
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Another candidate leaves ticket
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Another candidate leaves ticket
Dunedin mayoral hopeful Andrew Simms’ council ticket has descended into infighting as another candidate jumps ship.
Pro-Palestinian march to close Auckland Harbour Bridge
Pro-Palestinian march to close Auckland Harbour Bridge
Police in Auckland say planning is well under way ahead of a pro-Palestinian march that will shut the city's Harbour Bridge next month.
'Stole only milk': Shop owner on suspected fugitive dad break-in
'Stole only milk': Shop owner on suspected fugitive dad break-in
The owner of a store it's suspected fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips broke into with one of his children says the only thing that was taken was milk.
Baby's injuries required 'high magnitude of forces' - doctor
Baby's injuries required 'high magnitude of forces' - doctor
A paediatrician and child-abuse expert says a baby’s 13 rib fractures were "most likely" inflicted rather than accidental.
Yanfei Bao's killer appeals conviction
Yanfei Bao's killer appeals conviction
Chinese national Tingjun Cao is appealing his conviction and sentence for murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao, on the grounds of a miscarriage of justice.
Globetrotting conman who posed as UN official nabbed in Christchurch
Globetrotting conman who posed as UN official nabbed in Christchurch
An international scam artist, who has allegedly posed as a United Nations official and paramedic, was caught in Christchurch after he left a hotel without paying for his two-week stay.
Phillips break-in may show support is waning: police
Phillips break-in may show support is waning: police
Police say a break-in for groceries by fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips which was caught on CCTV could be a sign he 'has fallen out' with supporters.