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Trump flew on Epstein jet eight times in the '90s

President Donald Trump flew on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's private jet "many more times than previously has been reported," according to an email from a New York prosecutor that forms part of a new batch of documents about Epstein.

NZTA orders investigation into full scale of breath testing scandal

NZTA orders investigation into full scale of breath testing scandal

The New Zealand Transport Agency has commissioned an independent analysis of breath testing data to try and identify the full scale of falsely recorded tests.

Russell Brand charged with two more sex offences

British police say that comedian and actor Russell Brand had been charged with a new count of rape and another of sexual assault.

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Last playground plan work a ‘milestone’

Concept plans for multimillion-dollar upgrades to St Kilda’s Marlow Park released in 2023, which...

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Last playground plan work a ‘milestone’

The Dunedin City Council is ready to roll up its sleeves and get to work transforming Dunedin’s dinosaur park into the "most exciting destination playground possible".

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AA chairman ‘frustrated’ by trial closure

AA Otago district council chairman Malcolm Budd is concerned the closure of part of Queens Dr...

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AA chairman ‘frustrated’ by trial closure

The AA Otago district council chairman has roundly lambasted the "anti-car" Dunedin City Council for closing a section of the city’s scenic driving route to trial a shared pathway.

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Ham, lights among injury sources

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Ham, lights among injury sources

Surprisingly, most of the injuries at this time of year are not caused by too much mulled wine or eggnog.

No ‘ODT’ tomorrow

There will be no publication of the Otago Daily Times tomorrow, Christmas Day.

Cyclist hospitalised

Police were notified about 4.40pm yesterday of a crash involving a vehicle and cyclist at the intersection of Knox St and Opoho Rd.

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‘Forever lost in a broken system’

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‘Forever lost in a broken system’

Patients are sharing their horror stories as data shows those in the Southern region face the longest waits for elective surgeries in New Zealand.

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Controversial Albany Street Connection $1.8m over budget

The Albany St project was part of a initiative which aimed to provide a safe walking and cycling...

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Controversial Albany Street Connection $1.8m over budget

The controversial Albany Street Connection and safety improvements project has come in at nearly $5 million.

‘Call of Duty’ creator dies

‘Call of Duty’ creator dies

Vince Zampella, the video game developer who helped launch the Call of Duty franchise and Apex Legends studio Respawn Entertainment, has died.

Return deportees: judge

President Donald Trump told reporters he thought the United States could make a deal with China,...

Return deportees: judge

A judge ruled President Donald Trump’s administration must arrange for the return of a group of alleged Venezuelan gang members deported to a prison in El Salvador.

Sinking feeling

Sinking feeling

Boats lie stranded, after a collapse of a section of the Shropshire Union Canal, caused by a sinkhole, near Chemistry, Britain, yesterday.

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Long queues for cherries and berries at market

The Otago Farmers Market is packed with shoppers, four minutes after it opened yesterday. Photo:...

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Long queues for cherries and berries at market

It was an early start for many but they must have known the weather was going to turn a tad damp.

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Twice as many surf rescues so far this year

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Twice as many surf rescues so far this year

Surf Life Saving New Zealand has performed more than twice as many rescues so far this season compared with the same time last year.

Spear fishing risky, but not swimming

Seeing the teeth on a great white shark are about as rare as seeing hen’s teeth, University of...

Spear fishing risky, but not swimming

In the wake of a Waitati spear fisherman coming face to face with a great white shark at the weekend, a marine scientist is reminding the public there is no need to be concerned about swimming at...

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Prison for covert films of children, customers

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Prison for covert films of children, customers

A Dunedin man who made and possessed thousands of items of child pornography has been sentenced to nearly four years’ imprisonment.

Hospital Xmas Day menu improved

Toys made by Otago Corrections Facility prisoners for children staying in Dunedin Hospital for...

Hospital Xmas Day menu improved

After complaints about Dunedin Hospital’s Christmas lunch last year, this year’s menu appears to be much more in keeping with the quality and quantities

Researchers ‘excited’ to work with US team

University of Otago marine scientist Dr Sarah Seabrook and her team drill through the sea ice in...

Researchers ‘excited’ to work with US team

Two University of Otago researchers are working alongside leading United States scientists to tackle some of the most urgent environmental questions facing the planet.

NSW set to pass tougher gun, hate speech laws

A member of the Jewish community lights a candle during a vigil in Sydney honouring victims of...

NSW set to pass tougher gun, hate speech laws

Australia's most populous state is set to pass tougher gun laws, ban the display of terrorist symbols and curb protests in an emergency sitting following the Bondi mass shooting.

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