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CanterburyOctober 29

'That's a f****** tornado': Canterbury farmer sees twister from tractor

A Canterbury farmer says he saw a tornado surging through a paddock as a storm converged on parts of the region this afternoon.
RNZ
'That's a f****** tornado': Canterbury farmer sees twister from tractor
'That's a f****** tornado': Canterbury farmer sees twister from tractor
North OtagoOctober 28

Election 2026 debate: Waitaki

Today the Otago Daily Times brings you the fifth and final debate in our series of debates for the candidates in the southern general seats.
Mike Houlahan
Election 2026 debate: Waitaki
Election 2026 debate: Waitaki
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DunedinOctober 28

Caversham Tunnel works for shared path could be brought forward

Development of the long-awaited Dunedin Tunnels Trail could be sped up if $1 million of work is brought forward.
Grant Miller
Caversham Tunnel works for shared path could be brought forward
Caversham Tunnel works for shared path could be brought forward
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DunedinOctober 28

Rumours abound of exceptional catches as whitebait season draws to close

As the whitebait season draws to a close rumours abound about exceptional catches but separating fact from fiction is like trying to catch the precious delicacy with a teaspoon.
Stephen Jaquiery
Rumours abound of exceptional catches as whitebait season draws to close
Rumours abound of exceptional catches as whitebait season draws to close
DunedinOctober 28

‘Seriously dangerous’: Warning copycat Tunnel Beach jumps will end in tragedy

If people keep jumping off a cliff at Tunnel Beach then sooner or later it will end in tragedy, says a local surf lifesaver.
Steve Hepburn
‘Seriously dangerous’: Warning copycat Tunnel Beach jumps will end in tragedy
‘Seriously dangerous’: Warning copycat Tunnel Beach jumps will end in tragedy
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DunedinOctober 27

Vape to blame for central Dunedin fire that caused serious injuries

A central Dunedin fire that left a woman seriously injured due to smoke inhalation was caused by a vape that overheated.
Tim Scott
Vape to blame for central Dunedin fire that caused serious injuries
Vape to blame for central Dunedin fire that caused serious injuries
DunedinOctober 27

Opportunity rides out the storm, sets sights on the sun

Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong is adamant nothing is going to rain on she and her party's parade.
Mike Houlahan
Opportunity rides out the storm, sets sights on the sun
Opportunity rides out the storm, sets sights on the sun
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DunedinOctober 27

Burning tractors inspire award-winning YES product

Sometimes, flashes of inspiration come from the darnedest of places — in this case, it was burning tractors.
John Lewis
Burning tractors inspire award-winning YES product
Burning tractors inspire award-winning YES product
DunedinOctober 27

Election 2026 interview: Qiulae Wong

This week's guest on Election 2026 is Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong.
Mike Houlahan
Election 2026 interview: Qiulae Wong
Election 2026 interview: Qiulae Wong
Central OtagoOctober 27

More cows, fewer people, less politics in Central Otago

Farmers are a big part of the reason why Central Otago is true-blue National country.
More cows, fewer people, less politics in Central Otago
More cows, fewer people, less politics in Central Otago
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Central OtagoOctober 25

‘Are we worth less than the people of Wānaka?’ — Lauder residents vent their anger at ORC consent decision

Lauder residents turned out in force on Sunday to voice their fears and frustration at an Otago Regional Council decision to allow sewage sludge from Wānaka to be dumped near their homes.
Julie Asher
‘Are we worth less than the people of Wānaka?’ — Lauder residents vent their anger at ORC consent decision
‘Are we worth less than the people of Wānaka?’ — Lauder residents vent their anger at ORC consent decision
DunedinOctober 25

One flown from Dunedin beach with serious injuries

One person with serious injuries has been flown to hospital by helicopter after an incident at a Dunedin beach this afternoon.
Tim Scott, Ruby Shaw
One flown from Dunedin beach with serious injuries
One flown from Dunedin beach with serious injuries
DunedinOctober 24

Witnesses may be ‘deliberately being untruthful’ in Dunedin man’s death investigation: police

Dunedin police are appealing to those with information about the death of David Noah in Leckhampton Court last month to come forward and “do the right thing”.
Witnesses may be ‘deliberately being untruthful’ in Dunedin man’s death investigation: police
Witnesses may be ‘deliberately being untruthful’ in Dunedin man’s death investigation: police
DunedinOctober 24

Woman treated for smoke inhalation after fire breaks out in Dunedin’s Princes St

A woman has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after suffering smoke inhalation at a fire in Dunedin's Princes St.
Woman treated for smoke inhalation after fire breaks out in Dunedin’s Princes St
Woman treated for smoke inhalation after fire breaks out in Dunedin’s Princes St
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DunedinOctober 23

Police repeatedly called to home where Dunedin mother found dead after fire

A South Dunedin home where a mother was found dead in "unexplained" circumstances following a fire, had previously been the subject of police call-outs.
Rob Kidd
Police repeatedly called to home where Dunedin mother found dead after fire
Police repeatedly called to home where Dunedin mother found dead after fire
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DunedinOctober 23

Mum back at the beach after ‘a good makeover’

Dunedin artist Bryn Jones gives “Mum” the sea lion statue a final spit and polish, to complete its renovation.
John Lewis
Mum back at the beach after ‘a good makeover’
Mum back at the beach after ‘a good makeover’
NationalOctober 22

Labour candidate resigns over gang campaigning incident

Labour's candidate for Tāmaki Makaurau, Kerrin Leoni, has resigned after a video emerged showing her campaigning with gang members.
Labour candidate resigns over gang campaigning incident
Labour candidate resigns over gang campaigning incident
DunedinOctober 22

School’s first shave for a cure to honour mum’s memory

Malia Moetaua will soon have lived without her mother longer than she knew her.
Laine Priestley
School’s first shave for a cure to honour mum’s memory
School’s first shave for a cure to honour mum’s memory
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DunedinOctober 21

Dunedin kids get down with earthquake drill

A national earthquake and tsunami drill is helping Dunedin school children feel more prepared for natural disasters.
Felicity Dear
Dunedin kids get down with earthquake drill
Dunedin kids get down with earthquake drill
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DunedinOctober 21

‘Sizeable start’: Concrete pour at hospital

The first concrete for the floors of the new Dunedin Hospital inpatient building was poured on Wednesday.
Felicity Dear
‘Sizeable start’: Concrete pour at hospital
‘Sizeable start’: Concrete pour at hospital
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DunedinOctober 21

Tunnel Beach track starts a new chapter with upgrades and cultural focus

Dunedin’s Tunnel Beach track, which attracts more than 200,000 visitors per year, has a new look
Steve Hepburn
Tunnel Beach track starts a new chapter with upgrades and cultural focus
Tunnel Beach track starts a new chapter with upgrades and cultural focus
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DunedinOctober 20

‘Back in business’: Stadium boss says more events coming, no more three-year waits

Forsyth Barr Stadium is “back in business” and its boss is promising Dunedin will not have to wait another three years for the next major concert.
Tim Scott
‘Back in business’: Stadium boss says more events coming, no more three-year waits
‘Back in business’: Stadium boss says more events coming, no more three-year waits
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DunedinOctober 20

Student vote critical in Dunedin

The Dunedin seats seldom attract much attention in election year given that you have to go back to 1975 for the last time anyone other than the Labour candidate was returned as the electorate MP.
Mike Houlahan
Student vote critical in Dunedin
Student vote critical in Dunedin
SouthlandOctober 20

Watch: Timelapse shows demolition of landmark Gore water tower

A Gore landmark that has stood over the town for nearly 80 years has now been fully removed, marking the end of an era for the town’s water infrastructure.
Watch: Timelapse shows demolition of landmark Gore water tower
Watch: Timelapse shows demolition of landmark Gore water tower
DunedinOctober 19

Dunedin gets two international acts in a month as first stadium show for three years finally revealed

After years of waiting, two international acts are coming to Dunedin early next year in what is shaping up to be a “massive month for live music”.
Tim Scott
Dunedin gets two international acts in a month as first stadium show for three years finally revealed
Dunedin gets two international acts in a month as first stadium show for three years finally revealed