One seriously injured in Andersons Bay Rd crash
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One person is believed to be seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash in South Dunedin this afternoon.
Philippines VP threatens President with assassination
Philippines VP threatens President with assassination
The Philippines' security council will verify an alleged assassination threat by Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a top official said, describing it as a ...
Car dealer sends customer photos of faeces, pockets $15K refund
Car dealer sends customer photos of faeces, pockets $15K refund
A “surreal” dispute with a Christchurch car dealer has ended with a couple being sent pictures of a faeces-splattered toilet and car seat after they took him to a tribunal to get a refund for a vehicle they never received.
Kiwi caught up in Laos methanol poisoning returns home
Kiwi caught up in Laos methanol poisoning returns home
A New Zealander who fell ill with what's believed to be methanol poisoning in Laos has returned home, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says.
Man tries to flee down dead end street - police
Man tries to flee down dead end street - police
A Dunedin man allegedly fleeing police backed himself into a corner when he turned down a dead end road mid-pursuit.
Man threw bottle at window rather than pour it out - police
Man threw bottle at window rather than pour it out - police
When police asked a Dunedin man to pour out his bottle of beer, he responded by allegedly throwing it through a second storey window.
Patients referred for surgery not making waiting lists
Patients referred for surgery not making waiting lists
GPs say patients who desperately need hospital treatment are increasingly not even making it onto waiting lists.
Call for urgent intervention as obesity rates soar
Call for urgent intervention as obesity rates soar
It is time for urgent government intervention to tackle the country's obesity rates, a think tank says.
Luxon on govt's first year in charge
Luxon on govt's first year in charge
Analysis - Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is loath to spend too much time looking backwards.
COP29: NZ could face big bill as funding target agreed
COP29: NZ could face big bill as funding target agreed
The government may be faced with a hefty bill to up its contribution to international climate change efforts, as a new target is set to help developing countries decarbonise.
Buddy the sheep fan of the back seat
Buddy the sheep fan of the back seat
The back of the car is usually reserved for children, dogs or shopping bags from the supermarket.
Luxon not budging on $1.9b cost
Luxon not budging on $1.9b cost
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government will not budge on the budget cap it has set of $1.9 billion for the new Dunedin hospital.
Standing tall
Standing tall
Onlookers watch as the Christmas tree goes up in the Octagon a month before Christmas.
Violation possible in hospital changes
Violation possible in hospital changes
The United Nations Association of New Zealand claims the government could be in violation of the right to health, with the continued changes to the new Dunedin hospital.
Across the wilds of Northland to raise money for Movember
Across the wilds of Northland to raise money for Movember
A trio of friends are undertaking a perilous journey cross-country after one made a promise to a dying man.
Braving cold to raise money for Heart Kids New Zealand
Braving cold to raise money for Heart Kids New Zealand
Splashing about in a pool of icy cold water are the Naughty Nemos at the Heart Kids New Zealand "Heart Stopper Challenge" at the Olympic Gym, in Mosgiel, yesterday.
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Sold theatre could be city asset: DCC
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Sold theatre could be city asset: DCC
Selling the historically significant former Fortune Theatre could allow it to be transformed into an asset the city can be proud of, Dunedin city councillors have been told.
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Technology for parking enforcement announced
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Technology for parking enforcement announced
Licence plate recognition technology, due next year, will limit the amount of abuse Dunedin’s parking enforcement officers face, city council staff say.
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‘Strong view’ ORC should retain six Dunedin reps
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‘Strong view’ ORC should retain six Dunedin reps
Dunedin city councillors could today approve an appeal of an Otago Regional Council decision that stripped the city of a representative.
Cruising for hospice
Cruising for hospice
TJ O’Reilly, of Aramoana, shows off his 1943 Commer at the Otago Community Hospice Charity Cruise and Car Show at Hancock Park yesterday.