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Wetsuit credited after rip catches boarder

Police talk to a youth who managed to get back to shore after being swept out to sea on a...

Wetsuit credited after rip catches boarder

A youth swept out to sea while boogie boarding at a Dunedin beach says they were grateful for having a good quality, buoyant wetsuit that stopped them from drowning on Christmas Day.

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Cheers: Richmond Shilling does the rounds

Handing the Richmond Shilling to Carol Garry (88) are (from left) Natalie Copson, Liberty Copson...

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Cheers: Richmond Shilling does the rounds

Dunedin institutions tend to accumulate a lot of weird traditions over the years — but the 141-year-old Richmond Shilling at Dunedin Hospital might just be one of the most delightful.

Driver cut free after car crashes into ditch

One motorist had a rough start to Christmas, being cut from their car after it crashed into a ditch near Invercargill.

Firefighters rescue child locked in car

A child locked in a car has been rescued by firefighters in Queenstown.

Scrub fire near Dobson brought under control

A large fire burning near a small West Coast town has been brought under control.

Scrub fire near Dobson brought under control

A large fire burning near a small West Coast town has been brought under control.

Last-minute shoppers fill Dunedin streets

Last-minute Christmas shoppers filled George St this afternoon. Photo: Christine O'Connor

Last-minute shoppers fill Dunedin streets

The clock is ticking, as Dunedin residents race to finish their Christmas shopping.

Shaping up for Christmas

As Christmas approaches, New Zealanders across the land are feeling the pinch of rising living costs.

Coming home for Christmas makes hearts and airlines sing

(From left) Tom, Pat and John Woodhouse, Rachael Jones and Isabel Woodhouse (10 months) and Sue...

Coming home for Christmas makes hearts and airlines sing

Christmas cheer is quite literally in the air for thousands of Dunedin residents who are travelling through busy airports to meet up with loved ones.

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Safety a priority for George St rebuild

The newly redeveloped section of George St. Photo: Gregor Richardson

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Safety a priority for George St rebuild

A redeveloped George St is set to be safer, with better access for emergency services vehicles and improved sight lines for CCTV cameras, designers say.

Fenz to investigate severe house fire

A well-involved house fire near Omakau in the early hours of Thursday. Photo: Omakau Volunteer...

Fenz to investigate severe house fire

A fire which caused severe damage to a house near Poolburn will be investigated, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) says.

Man in custody after traffic incident

Police have taken a man into custody after he was seen running into traffic in South Dunedin.

Central Otago man died while snorkelling at Bluff

The three key targets were to reduce workplace deaths, serious injuries, and injuries requiring...

Central Otago man died while snorkelling at Bluff

Police have released the name of a Central Otago man who died while snorkelling in Bluff Harbour earlier this month.

Probe into Central Otago house fire

A fire that damaged a house in Central Otago is to be investigated.

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Korean barbecue planned for Christmas

New Zealand servicemen Major Gregory Hinch (left) and Flight Lieutenant Logan Black are...

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Korean barbecue planned for Christmas

A Te Anau airman on deployment at one of the most heavily guarded borders in the world is looking forward to a meal of Korean barbecue with his partner for Christmas.

Foreign crewman’s death prompts Maritime NZ inquiry

A mariner docked in Bluff has returned a weak positive Covid-19 test. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Foreign crewman’s death prompts Maritime NZ inquiry

Maritime New Zealand is investigating after a foreign national died on board a container ship at Bluff.

Motorcyclist killed in Central crash

Part of State Highway 6 between Luggate and Cromwell was closed for a time yesterday following a...

Motorcyclist killed in Central crash

Central Otago police were seeking a motorcycle being ridden dangerously shortly before it was involved in a fatal crash.

Crew member dies aboard vessel in Bluff

Crew member dies aboard vessel in Bluff

The death of a foreign crew member aboard a vessel in Bluff reportedly happened when onboard cranes were being moved, the Maritime Union says.

Motorcyclist killed in crash

A motorcycle was seen being ridden dangerously before it was involved in a fatal crash on State Highway 6.

Crew member dies aboard vessel in Bluff

The death of a foreign crew member aboard a vessel in Bluff reportedly happened when onboard cranes were being moved, the Maritime Union says.

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