Evacuations after slip in Muriwai
Homes in Auckland's Muriwai have been temporarily evacuated, after a slip undermined part of Motutara Rd.
Trump visits Texas flood zone, defends disaster response
Trump visits Texas flood zone, defends disaster response
US President Donald Trump has defended the state and federal response to deadly flash flooding in Texas earlier this month.
Canterbury restaurant severely damaged by fire
Canterbury restaurant severely damaged by fire
A restaurant in the small Canterbury town of Fairlie was severely damaged by fire this morning
Police apology for wrong name of crash victim
Police apology for wrong name of crash victim
Police have today confirmed the name of a person who died in a car crash in Marlborough last month after misidentifying the victim yesterday.
Mayor slams councillor's 'attack' on Tory Whanau
Mayor slams councillor's 'attack' on Tory Whanau
Porirua's mayor says an "attack" on Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau by mayoral hopeful Ray Chung is disgraceful and not the type of behaviour expected of a councillor.
Tributes flow for postie struck by vehicle
Tributes flow for postie struck by vehicle
Tributes continue to flow for rural Canterbury postie and well-known bowler Dave Bullock, who was tragically killed last week.
German backpacker found alive in outback
'Remarkable story': German backpacker found alive in Australian outback
A "brave" German backpacker is recovering in hospital after being found alive following almost two weeks missing in the Australian outback.
Conditions ease after wild weather lashes Tasman
Conditions ease after wild weather lashes Tasman
Conditions are easing at the top of the South Island after strong winds and heavy rain downed trees, lifted roofs and flooded roads.
Deportation likely for Enere’s killer
Deportation likely for Enere’s killer
A Dunedin 14-year-old who stabbed another teen to death will likely be deported after being jailed over the killing.
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Vandervis keen on pitch switch at stadium
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Vandervis keen on pitch switch at stadium
Forsyth Barr Stadium should turf the grass in favour of an artificial alternative, a Dunedin mayoral candidate says.
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Student avoids conviction over crash
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Student avoids conviction over crash
A student who crashed his car and blamed his mate has avoided a conviction because he wants to be an engineer.
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Shared passion for outdoors channelled into business
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Shared passion for outdoors channelled into business
A pair of Dunedin high school mates have turned their passion for the outdoors into a successful multimedia business.
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‘Dunedin-centric’ health services decried
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‘Dunedin-centric’ health services decried
A National Party MP has suggested transferring 100 mental health workers from Dunedin to Central Otago to address a lack of services in the regions.
Spat on after intervening
Spat on after intervening
A Dunedin man who intervened when a group of about 20 teenagers were causing a ruckus at the George St McDonald’s was spat on and had soap squirted on him.
Man on run after crash
Man on run after crash
A Dunedin man is on the run after allegedly crashing into a police patrol vehicle and fleeing.
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Leary slams govt over needle exchange decision
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Leary slams govt over needle exchange decision
A Dunedin-based opposition MP has slammed the government for cutting funding for a world-leading needle exchange service for intravenous drug users.
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23,000 new books set to hit shelves at South Dunedin library
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23,000 new books set to hit shelves at South Dunedin library
"Every day is like Christmas" for the librarians eagerly awaiting the opening of the new South Dunedin library.
Show to fundraise for dance champs
Show to fundraise for dance champs
A Dunedin dance school is calling on the community to help them get to the "Olympics of hip-hop".
Uni launches bid to fund residency
Uni launches bid to fund residency
Determined to get the prestigious Children’s Writer in Residence fellowship back in place for 2027, the University of Otago has launched a major fundraising campaign.
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Half say risk data insufficient — insurer
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Half say risk data insufficient — insurer
Nearly half of New Zealanders report they do not have enough information about the climate-related risks to their properties, a major insurance provider says.