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Weather warning confusion concerning: forecaster

Weather warning confusion concerning: forecaster

Confusion over weather warnings and the risk someone could die as a result when severe weather hits was laid out candidly in MetService’s written submission for Project Hau Nuku.

Historic hall set for vital repairs

Scaffolders erect scaffolding around the University of Otago’s Marama Hall, in preparation for...

Historic hall set for vital repairs

Instead of Bach, Beethoven and Brahms, the sounds emanating from the University of Otago’s historic Marama Hall will be replaced with less cultured buzzing, banging — and possibly bellowing.

MetService sought new agency, documents show

MetService wanted itself and competitor Niwa Weather shut down in favour of a new Crown weather forecasting agency because of the state of the sector, just-released documents show.

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Members of the police commercial vehicle safety unit were conducting spot checks on buses used for ferrying cruise ship passengers between Port Chalmers and Dunedin. Senior Sergeant Hugh Tait said...

Police say speedster was on bail

A Dunedin man on bail allegedly drink-driving sped past police doing more than double the speed limit on Thursday.

Charges laid after crash

Speed is believed to be a factor in the South Rd collision. Image: Ben Andrews

Charges laid after crash

A Dunedin man has been charged after allegedly driving at speed and crossing the centre line before a crash which blocked a major road.

'Extremely lucky': Woman unhurt after ride-on mower rolls

Palmerston Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer Gary&nbsp...

'Extremely lucky': Woman unhurt after ride-on mower rolls

A Palmerston woman in her 50s escaped with a few bumps after her ride-on mower tipped over on a slope, pinning her against a fence.

One seriously hurt in Great King St assault

Police at the scene on Friday evening. Photo: Linda Robertson

One seriously hurt in Great King St assault

A person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after an assault in North Dunedin this afternoon.

Women steal plates off cars after court appearance

Police reviewed more than 6000 records. Photo: RNZ

Women steal plates off cars after court appearance

Police say three women facing shoplifting charges left the courtroom and went on to steal the number plates off a vehicle parked directly outside.

Firies attend crash that killed their wife and mum

'Worst nightmare': Firefighters attend crash that killed their wife and mum

A crew of volunteer firefighters encountered "every first responder's worst nightmare" after arriving at a car crash to find their own family members were involved.

Lawyers granted permanent name suppression

Flowers for victims of the terror attack outside Al Noor Mosque in Christchurch. Photo: RNZ

Mosque shooter's lawyers granted permanent name suppression

The lawyers assigned to represent the Christchurch mosque terrorist in his appeal have been granted permanent name suppression.

'Chart your fart': Aussies asked to log gas for science

The Banking Association has asked for an explanation, given that sending text links to bank...

'Chart your fart': Aussies asked to log gas for science

Smelly, thunderous, lingering or silent, Australians are being asked to log their farts for science.

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Man who sexually abused three underage girls released from jail

Regan Burrell has been paroled but will be banned from entering Dunedin until mid-2025.PHOTO: ROB...

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Man who sexually abused three underage girls released from jail

An Otago man who sexually abused three underage girls — one of whom he blackmailed — has been released from prison.

Trump names RFK Jr to health post

Robert F Kennedy Jr has frequently talked about tackling conditions including obesity, diabetes...

Trump names RFK Jr to health post

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Robert F Kennedy Jr, an environmental activist who has spread misinformation on vaccines, to lead the top health agency in the US.

Driver charged after South Rd collision

A Dunedin man has been charged after allegedly driving at speed and crossing the centre line before a crash which blocked a major road.

Universities fear govt review will lead to cuts

Universities fear govt review will lead to cuts

A government review of universities is asking if students are paying the right amount in fees for their degrees.

Technique may help with cancer

A research breakthrough at the University of Otago may have uncovered better treatment outcomes for patients with bowel cancer.

Man facing raft of driving charges

Police say a Dunedin drink-driver on bail was seen doing 120kmh down Hillside Rd.

'Share Livi's truth': Podmore family look for answers

Olivia Podmore died in 2021. An inquest into her death will begin on Monday. Photo: Supplied /...

'Share Livi's truth': Podmore family look for answers

For more than three years Olivia Podmore's family have been trying to piece together the jigsaw of her life.

Hospital cuts: Big crowd urged for Town Hall meeting

Dunedin mayor Jules Radich (centre) joined thousands of people protesting cuts to the new Dunedin...

Hospital cuts: Big crowd urged for Town Hall meeting

A ‘‘raucous’’ Dunedin Town Hall meeting is set to be the next stage of the campaign for the new Dunedin hospital.

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