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OtagoAugust 26

Blaze that forced Albert Town house evacuations ‘suspicious’

Fire officials are treating as suspicious a fire that forced the evacuation of 22 homes near Albert Town at the weekend.
Blaze that forced Albert Town house evacuations ‘suspicious’
Blaze that forced Albert Town house evacuations ‘suspicious’
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DunedinAugust 25

New owners moving into Dunedin pub

The latest owners of the Waterloo Hotel have been there for a while but it is now time to be on the other side of the bar.
Steve Hepburn
New owners moving into Dunedin pub
New owners moving into Dunedin pub
RugbyAugust 25

Emotional Saula Ma’u makes All Blacks debut

His first black jersey had an 18 on it but Saula Ma’u will forever treasure a different number.
Hayden Meikle
Emotional Saula Ma’u makes All Blacks debut
Emotional Saula Ma’u makes All Blacks debut
OtagoAugust 25

Warning to consider travel plans amid heavy rain and snow forecast

Heavy rain and snow are beginning to affect parts of the South Island, sparking a warning for road users to think carefully about travel over the next few days.
Allied Media and RNZ
Warning to consider travel plans amid heavy rain and snow forecast
Warning to consider travel plans amid heavy rain and snow forecast
WorldAugust 25

Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80

Dolly Parton, the irrepressible country music singer, songwriter and actress, has died after a reported brief battle with cancer.
Reuters
Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80
Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80
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DunedinAugust 25

‘Life’s too short’: Brocklebanks to close after nearly 80 years of business

After three generations of being run by the same family and nearly 80 years in business, Brocklebanks Drycleaners is closing its doors for good.
Tim Scott
‘Life’s too short’: Brocklebanks to close after nearly 80 years of business
‘Life’s too short’: Brocklebanks to close after nearly 80 years of business
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DunedinAugust 25

Dramatic footage of Dunedin police drawing pistols on petrol thief revealed

A Dunedin man shot at by police has admitted a string of crimes, including trying to drown a police dog.
Felicity Dear
Dramatic footage of Dunedin police drawing pistols on petrol thief revealed
Dramatic footage of Dunedin police drawing pistols on petrol thief revealed
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DunedinAugust 24

Whale up and about on a windy day

Otago Harbour was far from ideal as a playground on Sunday afternoon — with an Antarctic wind sailing up the harbour and waves flying around.
Steve Hepburn
Whale up and about on a windy day
Whale up and about on a windy day
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WānakaAugust 24

New Zealand 20 years behind on wildfires

Albert Town’s bushfire highlights Wānaka’s vulnerability to winter wildfires, but an expert has warned of increasing risk with New Zealand’s response decades behind world leaders
Ruairi O'Shea
New Zealand 20 years behind on wildfires
New Zealand 20 years behind on wildfires
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SportAugust 24

Dunedin ice hockey player recovering after heavy hit

Dunedin Thunder star Cole Beckstead is recovering from a nasty head knock he suffered in the New Zealand Ice Hockey League finals.
Hayden Meikle
Dunedin ice hockey player recovering after heavy hit
Dunedin ice hockey player recovering after heavy hit
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WānakaAugust 23

‘An explosion without the noise’: frightening scenes in Albert Town fire

A large blaze that forced 22 homes in Wānaka to be evacuated resembled “an explosion without the noise” and brought back memories of the 2020 Lake Ōhau wildfire, a resident says.
Tim Scott
‘An explosion without the noise’: frightening scenes in Albert Town fire
‘An explosion without the noise’: frightening scenes in Albert Town fire
DunedinAugust 23

Marching for graduation

University of Otago graduands make their way down George St for their graduation ceremony at the weekend.
Marching for graduation
Marching for graduation
WānakaAugust 22

Firefighters investigating cause of large Albert Town blaze

Firefighters are investigating the cause of a ferocious fire that blazed through trees and scrub in Albert Town sending flames leaping metres into the air and forcing the evacuation of 22 homes.
Firefighters investigating cause of large Albert Town blaze
Firefighters investigating cause of large Albert Town blaze
NationalAugust 21

Police officer critically hurt by fleeing driver a young father and ‘good bloke’

A police officer is in a critical condition after being hit by a fleeing driver in Palmerston North overnight.
Police officer critically hurt by fleeing driver a young father and ‘good bloke’
Police officer critically hurt by fleeing driver a young father and ‘good bloke’
DunedinAugust 20

Kākāpō duo back on the wild side

Releasing two hand-reared kākāpō back into the wild is incredibly rewarding, but a Doc ranger says it can also feel a bit like a parent sending their first-born off to school for the first time.
John Lewis
Kākāpō duo back on the wild side
Kākāpō duo back on the wild side
SouthlandAugust 19

Tears and ‘closure’ as unmarked baby graves honoured at Southland cemetery

A father who lost twin sons who were then buried in an unmarked grave broke down in tears at a memorial in a Southland cemetery.
Tayler Mutton
Tears and ‘closure’ as unmarked baby graves honoured at Southland cemetery
Tears and ‘closure’ as unmarked baby graves honoured at Southland cemetery
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DunedinAugust 18

Ong email about former Fortune Theatre ‘utterly out of order’: Simms

A controversial Dunedin identity’s pitch to turn a city heritage landmark into “The Benedict Centre” came just days after a curious email from him as a councillor.
Grant Miller
Ong email about former Fortune Theatre ‘utterly out of order’: Simms
Ong email about former Fortune Theatre ‘utterly out of order’: Simms
DunedinAugust 18

Quest for dirt bike has storybook ending

When Archie Adam came home as asked for a new dirt bike, his mother said “we can’t make money come out of thin air”.
Laine Priestley
Quest for dirt bike has storybook ending
Quest for dirt bike has storybook ending
SouthlandAugust 17

Watch: Rare kiwi fight filmed on Ulva Island

It looked like a decent fight and for all we know may still be going.
Steve Hepburn
Watch: Rare kiwi fight filmed on Ulva Island
Watch: Rare kiwi fight filmed on Ulva Island
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DunedinAugust 17

Dunedin man set mum’s house on fire performing ‘magic tricks’ with matches

A Dunedin man set his mother’s house on fire by flicking matches on to a pile of clothes believing he was performing “magic tricks”.
Felicity Dear
Dunedin man set mum’s house on fire performing ‘magic tricks’ with matches
Dunedin man set mum’s house on fire performing ‘magic tricks’ with matches
The MixAugust 15

Moeraki whānau build on their history

There’s a story of continuity playing out at Uenuku, the wharenui at Moeraki Marae.
Moeraki whānau build on their history
Moeraki whānau build on their history
NationalAugust 14

Election 2026 interview: NZ First’s Andy Foster

This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is NZ First list MP Andy Foster, who was in Dunedin this week for a political debate.
Mike Houlahan, political editor
Election 2026 interview: NZ First’s Andy Foster
Election 2026 interview: NZ First’s Andy Foster
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DunedinAugust 14

A dinosaur exhibit to get your teeth into

If you came across a Teratophoneus while walking the dog down St Kilda Beach, you (and Fido) would probably become a quick and tasty dinosaur snack.
John Lewis
A dinosaur exhibit to get your teeth into
A dinosaur exhibit to get your teeth into
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DunedinAugust 14

Dunedin cafe owner says roadworks left her $110k out of pocket

A Dunedin cafe owner says she spent more than $100,000 to keep her business alive while controversial roadworks dragged on for months.
Tim Scott
Dunedin cafe owner says roadworks left her $110k out of pocket
Dunedin cafe owner says roadworks left her $110k out of pocket
DunedinAugust 13

Hiss off: Broad Bay goose defends turf from sea lion

It looked a mismatched contest between a bird and a lion, but the winged warrior came out on top.
Steve Hepburn
Hiss off: Broad Bay goose defends turf from sea lion
Hiss off: Broad Bay goose defends turf from sea lion