Dirt bike rider 'seriously hurt' in Twizel crash
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A dirt bike rider has been flown to hospital in a serious condition after colliding with a car near Twizel, emergency services say.
Search after youth escapes Canterbury facility
Search after youth escapes Canterbury facility
Oranga Tamariki and police are working to find a person who has escaped from a youth justice facility in Canterbury.
Luxon defends leadership
Luxon defends leadership
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has mounted a defence of his leadership, reminding people he rebuilt the National Party after "a state of civil war".
Drug dealer set to lose $650k in assets
Drug dealer set to lose $650k in assets
More than $500,000 of riches from organised crime could be stripped from a Wellington methamphetamine dealer after a court order, while his children also face seizures, police say.
Bravery award for boy who tried to stop assault on dad
Bravery award for boy who tried to stop assault on dad
A 12-year-old boy who tried to stop a neighbour's prolonged attack on his father says he wouldn't wish the "horrible experience" on anyone.
Trump in new photos from Epstein's estate
Trump in new photos from Epstein's estate
Congressional Democrats in the US have released 19 new images from the estate of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including photos of now-President Donald Trump.
Charles shares milestone in cancer journey
Charles shares milestone in cancer journey
King Charles III has revealed his doctors can reduce his treatment for cancer in the new year, describing the moment as a "blessing" and testament to remarkable medical advances.
Another ferry fail shows tug needed: union
Another ferry fail shows tug needed: union
An Interislander ferry has dodged a bullet after suffering a technical failure - proof to the govt that an emergency tug should be retained, a union says.
Suspicious crash sparks homicide inquiry
Suspicious crash sparks homicide inquiry
A homicide investigation is under way after a man's death in Rotorua.
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Apology to pregnant woman who waited six hours in ED in pain
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Apology to pregnant woman who waited six hours in ED in pain
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) has apologised after a pregnant woman in significant pain had to wait for more than six hours for treatment at Dunedin Hospital’s emergency department.
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Never too old to learn
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Ex-teacher university’s oldest PhD graduate
Peter Duncan is living proof that there is no age limit on curiosity and that the mind never really retires.
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HNZ to meet embattled OHL board
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HNZ to meet embattled OHL board
An embattled Dunedin health and social service has fronted Health New Zealand officials for crisis talks this week.
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Delay over Enterprise Dunedin disappoints
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Delay over Enterprise Dunedin disappoints
Delayed decision-making about the future of Enterprise Dunedin has annoyed a former city councillor.
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Governance structure changes criticised
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Governance structure changes criticised
Adjustments to the Dunedin City Council governance structure to accommodate Cr Lee Vandervis did not delight all of his colleagues.
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Life ‘non-stop’ since artist’s work went viral
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Life ‘non-stop’ since artist’s work went viral
A simple, soft and gentle sketch that illustrated a moment of empathy after one of New Zealand’s most horrific attacks propelled a Dunedin artist’s career to new heights.
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Decision to restrict kava use riles
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Decision to restrict kava use riles
A decision to temporarily restrict the use of kava on the University of Otago’s Dunedin campus has drawn the ire of some staff.
University announces professorial promotions
University announces professorial promotions
The University of Otago has promoted 26 of its academics to the position of professor, and a further six have been promoted to the positions of research professor and clinical research professor.
Firefighters to make do as negotiations pause for holidays
Firefighters to make do as negotiations pause for holidays
As Christmas looms, discussions between the NZ Professional Firefighters Union and Fire and Emergency NZ have been paused.
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Change to RMA ‘could kill venues’
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Change to RMA ‘could kill venues’
Changes to the law around noise complaints could lead "to the death of live music in New Zealand" and put Dunedin venues at higher risk of closure, an advocate says.
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Bloom well worth the 22-year wait: owner
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Bloom well worth the 22-year wait: owner
It was touch and go, but an agave is about to have its day in the sun.