Train riders nabbed
Train riders nabbed
Two allegedly drunk men who climbed on a moving freight train were caught by police in Mosgiel early yesterday.
Dougal fetches $5500
Dougal fetches $5500
Proctor Auctions owner Ronnie Proctor will be waving farewell to one of his more unusual lots next month.
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Navy commander embarking on retirement
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Navy commander embarking on retirement
A Dunedin woman who became the longest continuously-serving woman in the Royal New Zealand Navy is calling time on her "great adventure".
Peddling safety with side of brekkie
Peddling safety with side of brekkie
Alex Macmillan joins other riders at the annual Bike Breakfast at the Dunedin Railway Station yesterday morning, after cycling in to town from St Leonards.
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Councillors reluctant to ban wood burners
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Councillors reluctant to ban wood burners
Banning wood burners to heat homes appears to be off the table, regional councillors having told staff it was a step too far to improve Otago’s air quality.
‘Honouring Honor’ concert to launch award
‘Honouring Honor’ concert to launch award
Dunedin-born opera star Jonathan Lemalu is launching a new scholarship in honour of his first music teacher.
In the pink
In the pink
A pink hue emanates from Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin yesterday morning, as LED lamps help the grass grow.
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Mosgiel man in fatal crash had meth in system
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Mosgiel man in fatal crash had meth in system
A Mosgiel man had methamphetamine in his system, allegedly causing a fatal crash near Waimate.
Farmer saves day
Farmer saves day
A farmer saved the day by helping a stranded policeman on the Kilmog get his stuck patrol car out of the gravel.
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Former Clinton cop on cannabis charge
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Former Clinton cop on cannabis charge
A former police officer has been arrested for growing cannabis, a court has heard.
Pope rested well all night: Vatican
Pope rested well all night: Vatican
Pope Francis, who is in critical condition in hospital battling double pneumonia, rested well throughout the night, the Vatican said.
Repetitive meals becoming issue with school lunches
Repetitive meals becoming issue with school lunches
After weeks of late, unsuitable or unsavoury school lunches, two West Auckland schools had their first opportunity to speak to an actual person from the group behind the revamped lunch programme.
Labour criticises spending on advisory group
Labour criticises spending on advisory group
The Labour Party has criticised government spending on an advisory group on retail crime launched by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith in September.
At least three dead in Korea construction collapse
At least three dead in Korea construction collapse
At least three people have died and six were injured after a collapse at a highway construction site in South Korea.
Resignations from Covid-19 inquiry
Resignations from Covid-19 inquiry
The executive director of the Covid-19 inquiry and two lawyers assisting the second phase of the inquiry have resigned.
Bill will 'whitewash' Crown and Māori partnership: submission
Bill will 'whitewash' Crown and Māori partnership: submission
The Treaty Principles Bill will "whitewash" the Crown and Māori partnership, and "elevate the oppression of my people", says the daughter of Joe Hawke, who led the Bastion Point land occupation.
New cyclone to be named off Vanuatu
New cyclone to be named off Vanuatu
A new tropical cyclone is about to be named east of Vanuatu.
Seymour this week's acting Prime Minister
Seymour this week's acting Prime Minister
ACT leader David Seymour is the acting Prime Minister this week, with Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters both overseas.
Police called to Twizel bar from out of town
Police called to Twizel bar from out of town
Drunken revellers who caused headaches for Twizel residents and businesses on Saturday night at the end of the New Zealand Rowing Championships have been reprimanded by police.
Chinese drills forced 49 flights to change course
Chinese drills forced 49 flights to change course
A Virgin Australia pilot alerted authorities about a live-fire drill by Chinese naval ships last week in the Tasman Sea that forced 49 flights to change their paths.