'Take shelter': Twin bushfires rage in Victoria
'Take shelter': Twin bushfires rage in Victoria
Residents in two separate corners of Victoria have been warned to immediately leave or take shelter as bushfires rage out of control.
Political figure who abused teens confirms appeal
Political figure who abused teens confirms appeal
The man found guilty of sexually abusing two teens is taking his case to the Court of Appeal next year.
Govt confirms plan to dismantle Te Pūkenga
Govt confirms plan to dismantle Te Pūkenga
The government has confirmed its plan for breaking up the national institute of technology and re-establishing independent polytechnics.
Under-18s barred from Laneway Festival
'Truly sorry': Under-18s barred from Laneway Festival
Auckland's Laneway Festival has been forced to cancel entry to under-18s at its 2025 event, despite already selling tickets to people aged 16 and 17.
Firies save rabbit, baby hawk from flames
Firies save rabbit, baby hawk from flames
A sooty rabbit and distressed baby hawk were rescued from the approaching flames of a large scrub fire near Christchurch.
Shutdown approaches in US after Trump-backed deal fails
Shutdown approaches in US after Trump-backed deal fails
A spending bill backed by Donald Trump has failed in the US House of Representatives, leaving Congress with no clear plan to avert a fast-approaching government shutdown.
Lights, camera . . . it’s Christmas
Lights, camera . . . it’s Christmas
It is less than a week until Christmas. With the time of year comes the annual hanging of lights and decorations around Dunedin.
Access to Tāne Mahuta restored
Access to Tāne Mahuta restored
Access to the world's biggest kauri is set to be restored after an almost three-month project to upgrade visitor infrastructure and protect the tree from a deadly pathogen.
Lucky escape for teen sucked into Queensland drain
Lucky escape for teen sucked into Queensland drain
A lucky escape by a teenager sucked into a drain has prompted a heartfelt plea to avoid floodwaters as showers eased in a rain-hit region.
All 51 defendants guilty in Gisele Pelicot rape case
All 51 defendants guilty in Gisele Pelicot rape case
A French court has found Dominique Pelicot guilty of repeatedly drugging and raping his wife for almost a decade, and inviting dozens of strangers to rape her unconscious body in a case...
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Fashion show on track to being ‘super cool’
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Fashion show on track to being ‘super cool’
Dunedin's premier fashion show is making its way back to the train tracks, and the designers who will have work displayed have been chosen.
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Parking free due to tech problem
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Parking free due to tech problem
Malfunctioning parking technology has sometimes needlessly turned customers away from Dunedin's Wall Street Mall, adding to traffic congestion in the city centre, a frustrated retailer says.
Southerner trips returning for 4 days
Southerner trips returning for 4 days
A passenger rail experience between Dunedin and Christchurch will be revived next year for four days, and perhaps more down the line.
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Plastic-melting fire prompts evacuation
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Plastic-melting fire prompts evacuation
A witness described molten plastic as "dripping down the stairway" while tenants evacuated from a fire in a central Dunedin building.
No conviction for ‘Cosy Dell Creeper’
No conviction for ‘Cosy Dell Creeper’
The man dubbed the "Cosy Dell Creeper", whose underwear thefts terrorised female students, can never be named.
‘Dropping prices’ to attract renters
‘Dropping prices’ to attract renters
Some Dunedin landlords have resorted to dropping prices on some older and previously overpriced student flats to get them rented for the coming year, a landlord says.
Kāhu takes long flight south to Otago
Kāhu takes long flight south to Otago
A kāhu has been tracked travelling 1600km between Waikato and Otago in less than two weeks.
Fire extinguished in Octagon building
Fire extinguished in Octagon building
Firefighters swarmed the Octagon this afternoon, after reports of a fire on the top floor of a central Dunedin building.
Luxon will not attend Waitangi
Luxon will not attend Waitangi
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will not attend Waitangi at all next year.
John McGlashan College 2024 junior prizegiving
John McGlashan College 2024 junior prizegiving
Students were recognised for their achievements in the John McGlashan College 2024 junior prizegiving.