Jo Galer wins Dunedin by-election
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Jo Galer has won the Dunedin City Council by-election by a clear margin over former mayor Aaron Hawkins.
Starmer's plea to stay fails to sway MPs
Starmer's plea to stay fails to sway MPs
Sir Keir Starmer is under renewed pressure after four ministerial aides stepped down and more than 70 Labour lawmakers publicly called for the British PM's resignation.
London rooftop star exhibit in new Beatles museum
London rooftop star exhibit in new Beatles museum
The London rooftop where The Beatles played their final impromptu gig will be immortalised by a new museum dedicated to the band due to open next year.
One trapped in three-car crash at intersection
One trapped in three-car crash at intersection
A busy intersection in the Selwyn district has reopened after a person was trapped in a car following a serious crash on Tuesday morning.
Bus hub killer fails to have conviction quashed
Bus hub killer fails to have conviction quashed
A teenager who stabbed another schoolboy to death at Dunedin’s bus hub has failed to have his manslaughter conviction overturned.
Govt move to change climate law 'outrageous'
Govt move to change climate law 'outrageous'
Activist Mike Smith, whose case has now been blocked, says the move is unprecedented, while Greenpeace calls it a "shocking abuse of power".
Virus ship: Kiwi among final passengers evacuated
Virus ship: Kiwi among final passengers evacuated
The hantavirus-hit Hondius is on its way to the Netherlands as the last passengers, including a Kiwi, were evacuated from the luxury cruise ship.
Caselberg Trust Poetry winner donates prize to St Brigid's School
Caselberg Trust Poetry winner donates prize to St Brigid's School
Helen Williford-Lower visited S. Brigid's School to read from her new book Fairy Lights, Bed Time Poems, and donate her Caselberg Trust Poetry Contest 1st Place prize to the school, along with...
Wellington tetraplegic conquers his Everest
Wellington tetraplegic conquers his Everest
Andrew Leslie walked to the top of Wellington's Mt Kaukau 35 times in a year to raise awareness about accessibility in the outdoors.
Alexandra Shotokan Karate Club celebrates successful grading day
Alexandra Shotokan Karate Club celebrates successful grading day
The Alexandra Shotokan Karate Club celebrated a major milestone with 38 students successfully grading to their next karate ranks at the Clyde Primary School Hall.
Claims TVNZ's Sherman 'hounded' into resignation
Claims TVNZ's Sherman 'hounded' into resignation
The TVNZ political editor resigned after scrutiny over comments she made during drinks in Finance Minister Nicola Willis' office a year ago.
'Like an explosion': Impact of car that hit officer described
'Like an explosion': Impact of car that hit officer described
A policeman who was part of efforts to save Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming has told the Christchurch High Court the moment the car hit her was "like a landmine" exploding.
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Students face ‘uncertain’ future
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Students face ‘uncertain’ future
Otago students say they may not finish their degrees after being blindsided by the government’s decision to scrap fees-free study.
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ORC told to ‘butt out’
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ORC told to ‘butt out’
Two veteran councillors have traded jabs over the future of Port Otago.
Plea to respond to shark bell
Plea to respond to shark bell
A spike in shark sightings has caused St Clair Beach to be cleared four times in the past fortnight.
Roundabout way of doing things
Roundabout way of doing things
A large truck negotiates the newly completed roundabout at the intersection of Orari and Otaki Sts, South Dunedin, yesterday.
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Scam ‘deeply considered operation’
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Scam ‘deeply considered operation’
A Dunedin woman being duped out of up to $800,000 by a scammer posing as a United States general is an ‘‘immensely distressing’’ example of an all-too-common attack, Netsafe says.
Scholarship award timely for student
Scholarship award timely for student
The timing could not have been better for Alexander Lea.
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Research concerns over lack of Toitū archivist
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Research concerns over lack of Toitū archivist
A rich resource of historical material at the Toitū Otago Settlers Museum is not achieving its full value while a years-long vacancy for an archivist continues, advocates say.
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Fed Farmers calls for stadium rethink
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Fed Farmers calls for stadium rethink
Increasing costs for Dunedin’s stadium should not be disproportionately passed on to those living in the city’s far-flung hinterlands, Federated Farmers says.