Coroner warns of climbing dangers after boy's 'tragic' death
A young teen and his friend on holiday had spent an afternoon paddleboarding and exploring the area before they climbed a cliff face together.
One critically injured in Castle St
One critically injured in Castle St
One person is in a critical condition after a serious incident in the Dunedin student quarter overnight.
Six killed by gunmen at Jerusalem bus stop
Six killed by gunmen at Jerusalem bus stop
Two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop on the outskirts of Jerusalem, killing six people in what police described as "a terrorist attack," one of the deadliest in the city in the past few years.
French PM ousted in no-confidence vote
French PM ousted in no-confidence vote
France's parliament has brought down the government, deepening a political crisis that is weakening the euro zone's second-largest economy.
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Marokopa children's recovery 'could take years'
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Marokopa children's recovery 'could take years'
After nearly four years on the run with fugitive father Tom Phillips, his three children are likely to be in a "very complex" mental state, a clinical psychologist says.
Phillips' child told police of guns at campsite
Phillips' child told police of guns at campsite
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It was one of fugitive father Tom Phillips’ children who alerted officers to firearms at their campsite after Phillips was shot dead by police yesterday.
Japanese tradition to greet spring
Japanese tradition to greet spring
The University of Otago is saying konnichiwa to spring with a traditional Japanese celebration.
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Shoppers bargain-hunt as staff left in the dark
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Shoppers bargain-hunt as staff left in the dark
Smiths City liquidation sales across the South over the weekend left shelves stripped of their stock in just one day, as staff are left in the dark about what comes next.
Two-year nightmare ends as sportsman cleared
Two-year nightmare ends as sportsman cleared
A prominent sportsman broke down in tears of relief after being cleared of serious child abuse allegations.
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Candidates discuss value for money
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Candidates discuss value for money
Their visions were quite different, but leading candidates for the Dunedin mayoralty spoke of getting value for money out of rates.
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Student rep formally asked to resign from OUSA
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Student rep formally asked to resign from OUSA
An under-fire student representative has finally been formally asked to resign by the Otago University Student’s Association.
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Candidates come to the party
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Candidates come to the party
A fully-grown Bayfield schoolboy, a Samoan war goddess and two normal people walk into the Hyde St Party.
Man abused members of public, assaulted woman
Man abused members of public, assaulted woman
A wannabe Dunedin influencer was arrested on Saturday night after verbally abusing members of the public and assaulting a woman.
Corn blood moon ‘really special’
Corn blood moon ‘really special’
Historically in many cultures, blood moons were seen as an omen, predicting the death of rulers, impending wars, natural disasters or divine punishments — any of which are highly possible at the...
Voting slips set to arrive by Sept 22
Voting slips set to arrive by Sept 22
Over the next two weeks, more than 94,000 voting papers will be arriving in the mailboxes of Dunedin voters ahead of the local body election next month.
Earl Grey turns eyes
Earl Grey turns eyes
Dunedin North Intermediate pupil Emma Guinle, 12, takes a photograph of 3-year-old rabbit Earl Grey as he rests under a cherry tree.
Primary school teachers to vote on strike action
Primary school teachers to vote on strike action
Primary school teachers will now vote on strike action after rejecting the latest pay offer.
Son's desperate drive after ambulance delay
Son's desperate drive after ambulance delay
A desperate man was forced to drive his heavily bleeding father to hospital in the work van after he became frustrated that no ambulance was coming.
Former DCC boss recognised for service
Former DCC boss recognised for service
Former Dunedin City Council chief executive Sue Bidrose has been recognised for her service to the public sector at a national awards ceremony.
Coalition would lose power in new political poll
Coalition would lose power in new political poll
A new political poll shows a bump in support for National, though not enough for the coalition to form a government.