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Inquiry into Col's disappearance lacked urgency - friends

Col Heath protests against homelessness. Photo: supplied

Inquiry into Col's disappearance lacked urgency - friends

Friends of former Dunedin resident Col Heath are feeling both relief and devastation after their remains were discovered in Waikato last week.

Lotto 2566

Lotto 2566

Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.

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DCC tenants fearful of annual rent rises

Sawyers Bay resident Janice Turei, with her rescue cat Pussy Cat, is worried about community...

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DCC tenants fearful of annual rent rises

A rent rise of 8% for Dunedin community housing tenants will put pressure on vulnerable people, residents say.

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Celebration of automobile Americana

Dunedin Rock’n’Roll Revival Club members Mark Boberg and Dale Boyle enjoy a jive. Photos: Gerard...

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Celebration of automobile Americana

Petrolheads carved out a slice of Dunedin and turned it into a hive of American-made car heaven for hot-rod enthusiasts.

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Driven by environmental concerns

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Driven by environmental concerns

Climate Liberation Aotearoa and Extinction Rebellion Ōtepoti activists protest the dangers of ‘‘luxury emissions’’ on the environment outside Armstrong Prestige car dealership.

Sale hits right note for music-lovers

Record enthusiast Joel Longmore digs deep into a box of CDs in search of a bargain at the Dunedin...

Sale hits right note for music-lovers

Hundreds of people crammed themselves into tight corners at a Dunedin pub to look at the array of musical artefacts — and maybe even buy them.

Teachers reunite, reminisce

Teachers reunite, reminisce

About 40 former Dunedin Teachers’ College students from the class of 1971 held a reunion at Ombrello’s on Friday.

Don’t join in, US tells Kurds

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

Don’t join in, US tells Kurds

President Donald Trump said he has told Kurdish forces not to enter the Iran war as the United States and Israel continue launching strikes against Tehran.

Flames over Kuwait

Flames over Kuwait

Fire engulfs a Kuwait City tower yesterday following what the Kuwaiti Army said was a drone attack, amid the United States-Israeli war with Iran.

Jessie Jackson memorialised

Jessie Jackson memorialised

Jacqueline Jackson embraces Jesse Jackson Jr as he speaks to people sitting in attendance during the homegoing services of Jesse Jackson.

Iranian vessel docks in India

The Iranian military ship IRIS Lavan was docked at a port in Kochi, India on Saturday. Photo:...

Iranian vessel docks in India

India said it allowed an Iranian naval vessel to dock in its port, days before a frigate from the Persian Gulf nation was sunk by a United States submarine.

Iran war could tank the UK economy, affect billions around the world

Iran war could tank the UK economy, affect billions around the world

Tehran said it will ‘set ablaze’ any ship that attempts to cross the Strait of Hormuz — and that may send household energy prices soaring, Robin Pagnamenta, of The...

World in pictures

Hindu devotees are daubed in coloured powder in a temple’s premises during Holi celebrations in...

World in pictures

Recent photographs from Reuters.

One person dead in water-related incident in Canterbury

Police say large volume of water is moving through the Waimakariri River carrying logs and debris...

One person dead in water-related incident in Canterbury

One person has died following a water-related incident in the Waimakariri River in Canterbury today.

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Cavalcade parade

The Rock and Pillar range looms large as riders take part in the grand parade. Photos: Gerard O...

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Cavalcade parade

ODT photographer Gerard O’Brien was in Middlemarch to welcome incoming cavalcaders on horse, foot, cycle and wagon, to the grand finale.

Project behind overhaul of firearms regulations on hold

A cache of firearms seized from a property in Gore in 2025. Photo: supplied/NZ Police

Project behind overhaul of firearms regulations on hold

An IT project behind the overhaul of firearms regulations has been put on hold, due to uncertainty over what is needed.

Activist urges action as govt looks to scrap clean car standard

Climate Liberation Aotearoa's Jen Olsen said all the figures show electric vehicles are a better...

Activist urges action as govt looks to scrap clean car standard

A climate activist says it is up to individuals to do the right thing if the government will not do more to reduce vehicle emissions.

Cleanup begins after oil leak in Akaroa Harbour

The oil spill is contained on Akaroa Harbour. Photo: Facebook/Environment Canterbury

Cleanup begins after oil leak in Akaroa Harbour

A Royal New Zealand Navy vessel has spilled hundreds of litres of oil into Akaroa Harbour on Saturday morning.

Blast at US embassy in Norway

The US embassy in Oslo. Photo: Getty Images (file)

Blast at US embassy in Norway

The US embassy in Oslo has been hit by an explosion, causing minor damage but no injuries, Norwegian police say.

Former Dunedin resident remembered after skeleton found near road

Colin Heath went missing in Te Kuiti in 2022. Photo: ODT files

Former Dunedin resident remembered after skeleton found near road

It has been a mixture of relief and horror for a friend of former Dunedin resident Col Heath, whose remains were found in Waikato last week.

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