Dunedin family 'terrified' after alleged racist attack
Dunedin family 'terrified' after alleged racist attack
A Middle Eastern family was left "terrified" after being threatened with a metre-long machete in an alleged racially motivated attack.
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Early concerns hoiho nest, egg numbers lower
Early concerns hoiho nest, egg numbers lower this season
The numbers for hōiho nesting sites and eggs appear to be down from the previous breeding season, prompting concern from the manager of a wildlife hospital.
Whiskers makes his own rules in valley
Whiskers makes his own rules in valley
Billy Whiskers sounds like the name of an ’80s popstar but instead of touring the world, he is a cat that tours a Dunedin suburb.
Moderate injuries after fall off car
Moderate injuries after fall off car
A Dunedin man was taken to hospital with moderate injuries after falling from the roof of a car.
Speeding driver admits drinking
Speeding driver admits drinking
A Dunedin man driving "about" 120km/h in Mornington admitted to being under the influence of alcohol when pulled over by police.
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Builder hoping to have homes fixed before Christmas
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Builder hoping to have homes fixed before Christmas
A Dunedin building firm inundated with work to repair flood-damaged houses is working hard to get people back in their homes before Christmas.
Track revamp does the trick
Track revamp does the trick
Bike riders of all ages took to the Mosgiel BMX Track for the first day of competitive racing in nearly two years.
In with the new; old for the taking
In with the new; old for the taking
Artificial turf at a Dunedin hockey field is being replaced and those wanting a slice of hockey history - or a new lawn - could be in luck.
Frog animation wins national competition
Frog animation wins national competition
A Trinity Catholic College student with a flair for telling stories took home first place in a nationwide animation competition.
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Fears over 'life-threatening' attacks on Otago prison officers
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Fears over 'life-threatening' attacks on Otago prison officers
A new breed of volatile inmates at Otago’s prison can switch from having a conversation to launching a life-threatening assault with no warning, a veteran prison officer says.
Finals a pipe dream come true
Making it to finals a pipe dream come true
A Dunedin plumber will be the only woman putting on a tool belt when she competes in the Young Plumber of the Year final.
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Anger over rural bus route cuts
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Anger over rural school bus route cuts
Rural children in the South have been left stranded by cuts to school bus routes slammed as "ridiculous" by one principal.
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A convergence of success
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A convergence of success
The currents of the ocean inspired a Dunedin musician and composer to win one of New Zealand’s most prestigious composing awards.
Larnach Castle role a ‘fantastic opportunity’
Larnach Castle role a ‘fantastic opportunity’
Larnach Castle’s new general manager says he could not be more excited to be a part of the rich history that comes with the role.
Session to discuss crossing bar safely
Session to discuss crossing bar safely
The potentially deadly risk of crossing the Taieri Mouth bar will be the focus of a safety briefing ahead of this year’s busy boating season.
Ex-Southlander finds neighbourhood in tatters
Ex-Southlander finds neighbourhood in tatters
A Southlander who was forced to hunker down in their bedroom closet as Hurricane Milton hit woke the next morning to find her neighbourhood in tatters.
Drunk nabbed after making wee mistake
Drunk nabbed after making wee mistake
A Mosgiel man's broken seal was his downfall when he was caught by police after urinating at a petrol station.
New Zealander in Florida describes 'storm of the century'
New Zealander in Florida describes 'storm of the century'
A former South Island woman has described what it was like being in the middle of what United States President Joe Biden called "the storm of the century".
Fundraising for desexing clinic
Cat Rescue Dunedin fundraising for desexing clinic
A much-needed desexing clinic is closer to reality for a Dunedin cat shelter.
Southlander in Florida describes impact of 'storm of the century'
Southlander in Florida describes impact of 'storm of the century'
Trees are down, roads are flooded, but that has not stopped the sausages being cooked on the BBQ following Hurricane Milton's devastation in Florida.