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    Emergency services at the scene on Tuesday morning. Photo: RNZ

    Two missing after house fire near Levin

    Two people are missing after a fire engulfed a home in Foxton Beach, near Levin, early today.

    Childcare provider removes detergent after burns incident

    Seven people were taken to hospital after a dishwasher chemical was mistakenly used on a children...

    Childcare provider removes detergent after burns incident

    The dishwashing chemical mistakenly used on a slip and slide, injuring five children at Kindercare in Woolston, has been removed from childcare centres.

    Powerful earthquake rattles Japan

    A sign displays information about a road closure due to an earthquake on a highway in Chitose,...

    Powerful earthquake rattles Japan

    A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan late on Monday, prompting orders for about 90,000 residents to evacuate. 

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    Massages were ‘uncomfortable’ and ‘bizarre’

    Annie Varghese denies indecently assaulting two women while massaging them. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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    Massages were ‘uncomfortable’ and ‘bizarre’

    Two women have accused a Dunedin masseuse of sexually assaulting them in a mall massage parlour, a court has heard.

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    Droves of visitors to set city abuzz

    'Viking Venus' cruise ship passengers Prof Glenna and Dr Andy Gillentine, of South Carolina,...

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    Droves of visitors to set city abuzz

    Dunedin might start bulging at the seams this week — what with Christmas shoppers, four University of Otago graduations and five cruise ships in port.

    ‘So proud of myself’ for winning Star Vocalist Award

    Bathgate Park School pupil Walyn Tafoou won the best lead vocalist award at the BandQuest 
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    ‘So proud of myself’ for winning Star Vocalist Award

    It has been a year of achievement for a young Dunedin singer, but she is still making time to star in her school’s production.

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    'You left a trail of distress and tragedy, heartache, fear and loss'

    Simon Johnston will return to a residential rehabilitation facility after a stint behind bars....

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    'You left a trail of distress and tragedy, heartache, fear and loss'

    A Dunedin man whose crime-packed 10 months began with an exploding safe and ended with him smearing faeces around a cell has been given a second chance.

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    Banished native trees find legit new home

    Guerrilla gardener Steve Macknight stands in front of trees he has planted in Water St after...

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    Banished native trees find legit new home

    Sometimes it is better to ask for forgiveness than permission.

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    Town Belt proposal: Car-free area to be considered

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    Town Belt proposal: Car-free area to be considered

    Pop-up yoga, nature play and AI monitoring technology could be part of a reimagined, car-free area in Dunedin’s Town Belt.

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    Musician creates AI Christmas album

    Dunedin musician and producer Dylan Lee has created a Christmas music album made entirely with...

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    Musician creates AI Christmas album

    New Christmas tunes made by a Dunedin musician has hit a controversial milestone by being the first completely synthetic, AI-generated, professionally distributed New Zealand album.

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    Surf lesson a stand-up day for pupils

    PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Surf lesson a stand-up day for pupils

    Surf was up for members of the East Taieri School sports academy in a visit to St Clair Beach yesterday.

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    Moulting elephant seal a rare sight

    A juvenile elephant seal moults on Otago Peninsula. PHOTO: PARIS STRATTON / CLEARWATER WILDLIFE...

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    Moulting elephant seal a rare sight

    A rarely seen elephant seal has made Otago Peninsula its home for Christmas as it experiences one of the most vulnerable phases of its life.

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    Rail ticket prices cut 25% after feedback

    Riding on the Mainlander. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Rail ticket prices cut 25% after feedback

    A passenger rail venture between Christchurch and Invercargill received a 25% price drop within 24 hours of going live.

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    Grants funding review indications sought

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    Grants funding review indications sought

    A review of Dunedin City Council grants funding could establish a clearer direction from this week.

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    Water regulation changes expected to be costly

    PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    Water regulation changes expected to be costly

    Proposed changes to drinking water regulations could cost the Dunedin City Council tens of thousands of dollars.

    Chch man dumps insurance after 'ridiculous' sea surge assessment

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    Chch man dumps insurance after 'ridiculous' sea surge assessment

    A Christchurch man has ditched his home insurance after his premiums went up by more than 30 percent a year - or by $1000 - based on new risk pricing.

    'The matter's settled': PM rules out inquiry into McSkimming scandal

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith

    'The matter's settled': PM rules out inquiry into McSkimming scandal

    The Prime Minister says there is no need for a further inquiry into the Jevon McSkimming scandal, claiming the government's implementation of an Inspector General is the strongest response.

    Thailand launches airstrikes against Cambodia as tensions reignite

    People rest at a shelter, following fresh military clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along...

    Thailand launches airstrikes against Cambodia as tensions reignite

    Thailand said it has launched airstrikes into Cambodia as fighting broke out in multiple areas along their disputed border, after both countries accused the other of breaching a ceasefire brokered by Donald Trump.

    New poll shows coalition would retain power

    National leader Christopher Luxon Photo: RNZ

    New poll shows coalition would retain power

    The government would still have the numbers to stay in power, according to the latest 1News Verian poll.

    Kmart recalls more coloured sand products

    Three brands of Kmart activity sand have been recalled. Photo: Kmart / supplied

    Kmart recalls more coloured sand products

    Kmart has been forced to recall yet more coloured sand products.
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