Sandbagging station opens as Dunedin awaits deluge
Sandbagging station opens as Dunedin awaits deluge
A sandbagging station has been set up as Dunedin's council makes "all necessary preparations" for the predicted heavy rain overnight.
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Yesterday’s temperatures ‘well above’ June average
Yesterday’s temperatures ‘well above’ June average
It was brief, but yesterday’s 18°C temperatures along coastal Otago were a welcome relief from the frigid winter temperatures that usually affect the region at this time of year.
Research projects gain funding of $1m each
Research projects gain funding of $1m each
Otago research projects on glowworms, natural hazards, heart attacks and reconstructive surgery have each received about $1 million in funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
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‘Obsession’ leads to Wikipedian placement
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‘Obsession’ leads to Wikipedian placement
What started out as a hobby quickly became "an obsession".
'Pretty incredible': Otago basks in June warmth
'Pretty incredible': Otago basks in June warmth
It was brief, but today’s 18°C temperatures along coastal Otago have been a welcome relief from the usual frigid midwinter weather.
Tourists ‘stoked’ at whale pod discovery
Tourists ‘stoked’ at whale pod discovery
It was difficult to tell who was having more of a whale of a time — the whales, or the tourists on board an Otago Harbour wildlife cruise.
Tourists ‘stoked’ at whale pod discovery
Tourists ‘stoked’ at whale pod discovery
It was difficult to tell who was having more of a whale of a time — the whales, or the tourists on board an Otago Harbour wildlife cruise.
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Playground upgrade receives top marks
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Playground upgrade receives top marks
"Best playground — ever!"
Work on building advancing
Work on building advancing
Work is well and truly forging ahead to turn a derelict Port Chalmers building into a community venue.
Deluge forecast for Otago lakes and rivers
Deluge forecast for Otago lakes and rivers
Parts of Southland, the Lakes District and Central Otago are in for a major deluge later today.
Housed youth commit less crime: study
Housed youth commit less crime: study
Having a safe, stable roof overhead appears to be one of the key factors in curbing New Zealand’s high rate of youth offending.
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Accident numbers putting pressure on ACC
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Accident numbers putting pressure on ACC
Nearly half the population of Otago had active Accident Compensation Corporation injury claims last year, prompting the government agency to raise concerns about the financial pressure it was...
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Living life to the fullest after beating all the odds
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Living life to the fullest after beating all the odds
Phoebe Finlay looks pretty good for someone who has died several times.
Baa-d move: errant sheep do a ewe-turn on SH1
Baa-d move: errant sheep do a ewe-turn on SH1
Disaster was averted when a mob of sheep escaped their paddock and started roaming on State Highway 1, north of Dunedin.
Inquiry after man burnt in car fire
Inquiry after man burnt in car fire
Police are investigating after a man received extensive burns in a car fire near Karitane.
Bid to help families results in discovery
Bid to help families results in discovery
A journey to help 10 New Zealand families get answers for rare brain disorders affecting their children has led to the discovery of the genetic cause.
One airlifted to hospital in critical condition after Karitane car fire
One airlifted to hospital in critical condition after Karitane car fire
Police are investigating after a man received extensive burns in a car fire near Karitane.
Sheep chase on northern motorway
Sheep chase on northern motorway
Disaster was averted when a mob of sheep escaped their paddock and started roaming on State Highway 1, north of Dunedin this morning.
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Call to control pets as kākā numbers grow
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Call to control pets as kākā numbers grow
Residents in certain areas of wider Dunedin are being urged to keep their cats and dogs "under control", as the city’s population of kākā continues to grow.
Cloud may hinder views of star cluster
Cloud may hinder views of star cluster
Those hoping to catch an early morning glimpse of Matariki in southern regions this weekend may need to do a bit of travelling.