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Receivers 'ignored' by Ticket Rocket director: $8m owed

Receivers 'ignored' by Ticket Rocket director: $8m owed

The company behind Ticket Rocket that is now in liquidation has debts of more than $8 million, according to the first receivers’ report into the business.

Watch: Bizarre wicket contributes to Otago's handy win

You might call it a handy win.

The South Today bulletin: Friday, November 6

Popular eatery falls prey to Covid changes

Popular eatery falls prey to Covid changes

Johnnie's Southern Kitchen in Dunedin is yet another casualty to the changes Covid-19 has brought to life in the city.

Shooting survivor shares her story

Aramoana shooting survivor Julie-Anne Tamati now has a happy life in Blackball, but the memories...

Shooting survivor shares her story

It has been 30 years, but for some the horror of November 13, 1990 will never fade. Daisy Hudson spoke to Aramoana survivor Julie-Anne Tamati about fear, grief, and learning to forgive.

Sailors at centre of outbreak depart

Sailors prepare the Te Raukura for departure in Dunedin yesterday. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Sailors at centre of outbreak depart

International mariners at the centre of a Covid-19 outbreak in Christchurch have boarded their ships.

‘Curious’ US voters not swayed more by Covid handling

Donald Trump and Joe Biden supporters in Houston, Texas this week. Photo: Getty Images

‘Curious’ US voters not swayed more by Covid handling

Even the Covid-19 pandemic has not been able to overcome the deep divisions the presidential election has revealed in United States society, an Otago academic says.

Woman nearly four times over drink driving limit

24-year-old woman caught nearly four times over drink driving limit

The potential for a 24-year-old woman, almost four times over the legal limit while driving in Queenstown last night, to cause harm was "extremely high", Senior Sergeant Steve Watt says.

10th anniversary of disaster to be marked

White crosses line the road to the Pike River Mine in tribute to the 29 miners who died when the...

10th anniversary of disaster to be marked

After walking a "long and torturous" road for the past decade, the Pike River families and West Coast community are preparing to mark the 10th anniversary of the mine disaster.

Release ruled out due to behaviour behind bars

Joseph Lepper will be in prison until at least April 2022. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Release ruled out due to high-risk sexual predator's behaviour behind bars

A high-risk sexual predator who drove from Christchurch to Dunedin where he attempted to abduct and rape a woman has continued his erratic and abusive behaviour behind bars.

Supervisor noticed 'odd behaviour'

Supervisor noticed 'odd behaviour' from man accused of planting fake bomb at airport

A security worker who allegedly planted a fake bomb at Dunedin Airport two days after the Christchurch mosque attacks exhibited "odd behaviour" during his shift, a jury has heard.

The South Today bulletin: Tuesday, November 3

Dog found after 24 days in log pile

Nine-year-old black Labrador Roxy enjoys some fuss from her family after going missing for 24...

Remarkable survival tale: Dog found after 24 days in log pile

An agonising 24-day search for a missing dog that left a family close to heartbreak has ended with a miraculous discovery.

West Indies cricketers staying in Queenstown

The West Indian cricket team and their support staff will be based in the South Island for the duration of their stay in New Zealand.

Officer's selfless surf rescue earns bravery award

Acting Sergeant Aaron Burgess has been awarded the Royal Humane Society of New Zealand Silver...

Selfless surf rescue earns South Island cop medal for bravery

A South Island police officer's bravery has been recognised after he saved a life before he even joined the police force.

‘Boy from Dunedin’ becomes deputy PM

Minister of Finance Grant Robertson is giving today's update. Photo: Getty Images

‘Boy from Dunedin’ becomes deputy PM

Grant Robertson has had a few moments in his career when he has wondered: "How has a boy from South Dunedin ended up here?"

The South Today bulletin: Monday, November 2

Organisers couldn’t have done more: witness

Conditions at the Lake to Sea trail bike ride near Milton on Saturday were good, a witness to the...

Organisers couldn’t have done more: witness

A witness to the aftermath of a fatal accident during a family trail ride on Saturday believes organisers could not have done any more to prevent a rider’s death.

Christchurch quarantine worker Covid case

The Sudima Hotel, Christchurch Airport. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Christchurch quarantine worker has Covid

A person who has been looking after a cohort of Russian and Ukrainian fishermen at a quarantine facility in Christchurch has tested positive for Covid-19.

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