‘Women MPs have always been targeted’
Research highlighting the abuse and threats endured by women members of Parliament is concerning but sadly unsurprising, Taieri Labour MP Ingrid Leary says.
Frontman vows to play on after stroke
Frontman vows to play on after stroke
When Adam McGrath woke up with "kind of a funky eye thing" last week, he had no idea he was having a stroke.
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Population review recommended
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Population review recommended
The population in inland Otago is growing so fast another representation review could take place in just a couple of years, Otago regional councillors have been advised.
Explosive experience
Explosive experience
Otago Polytechnic Trades Academy student Poppy Forest, of Dunedin, holds her bath bomb and an exemplar made during a workshop at Lush.
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Smashed it: monster trucks mania
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Smashed it: monster trucks mania
Following a monster response to an international motorsport event, a second Dunedin show has been announced which promoters say could open the door for more "outside the square" events in the city.
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Threat made after go-kart video posted
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Threat made after go-kart video posted
A Dunedin man received online abuse and was threatened with violence after posting a video on social media of a go-kart tearing up grass at a public park .
Book bus, and one of its fans, turning 75
Book bus, and one of its fans, turning 75
Dunedin's book bus and one of its loyal patrons are both turning 75 this year.
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NCEA results bode well for region
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NCEA results bode well for region
Otago secondary students are by far and away the smartest in New Zealand, according to the latest NCEA results.
Composer wins highest honour
Composer wins highest honour
A composer who kicked off his theatre career in Dunedin as a student has been twice honoured at an esteemed British award ceremony.
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Man released from jail after winning appeal
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Man released from jail after winning appeal
A member of a "mob" which robbed a vulnerable man of his pokie jackpot has been released from prison after winning his appeal.
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Man burgled dead hoarder’s house
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Man burgled dead hoarder’s house
Stamps, cutlery and motorcycle parts were among the items a Dunedin man stole from a dead hoarder’s house.
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No reopening date yet for popular coastal walkway
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No reopening date yet for popular coastal walkway
Six months after a series of large landslips closed a popular Dunedin coastal walkway, a geotechnical report has yet to be completed.
Dementia signs found in eye: study
Dementia signs found in eye: study
New research is showing our eyes may be able to provide a vision of our possible future.
Rapid River restricted
Rapid River restricted
Moana Pool’s Rapid River has come to a halt as work continues to upgrade the facility.
HNZ Southern made multiple breaches during mum's labour
HNZ Southern made multiple breaches during mum's labour
A mother birthed her baby into chaos after health staff at a South Island hospital dismissed cultural wishes.
Intruders allegedly hit with stick
Intruders allegedly hit with stick
A Dunedin man allegedly swung a wooden stick at two strangers, striking them in the head and arms, after finding the pair entering his garage.
'They see the grey hair and don’t want to go any further'
'They see the grey hair and don’t want to go any further'
A Dunedin croquet club is looking for new members to take on the sport that can become a life-long interest for some.
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Dunedin strangler jailed despite anti-violence sessions
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Dunedin strangler jailed despite anti-violence sessions
After strangling his partner, a Dunedin man attended more than 70 Stopping Violence sessions, but it did not save him from being locked up.
Research may lead to time-saving treatment
Research may lead to time-saving treatment
Time is of the essence when cancer treatment is concerned.
David Parker resigns from Parliament
David Parker resigns from Parliament
Roxburgh-born and Dunedin-raised Labour MP David Parker has resigned from Parliament.