Trump win ‘chilling prospect’
Small liberal democracies such as New Zealand should be worried about former president Donald Trump’s election victory, a leading international relations academic says. Trump last night claimed...
Southern leaders meet Reti, Simmonds about hospital plans
Southern leaders meet Reti, Simmonds about hospital plans
Jules Radich says the government may have to open its purse strings if it wants to deliver the new Dunedin hospital as promised.
Trump triumphant
Trump triumphant
On stage in West Palm Beach, Donald J. Trump declared victory in the United States presidential election campaign against Democrat rival Kamala Harris and pledged to bring a "golden age" to the...
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Flooding issues at choke point bridge no easy fix: engineer
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Flooding issues at choke point bridge no easy fix: engineer
Fixing a well-known flooding problem spot in Middlemarch needs to happen but is less straightforward than it may appear, a Dunedin City Council engineer says.
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Otago fan wants to complete collection
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Otago fan wants to complete collection
Dylan Booth will never forget his 5th birthday.
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Gorge corridor options to be considered
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Gorge corridor options to be considered
Trains and bicycles could one day share the Taieri Gorge corridor, community advocates believe.
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Report on rates glitch requested
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Report on rates glitch requested
Otago Regional Council staff will report to councillors why nearly 15,000 people received incorrect rates demands this year and whether the chief executive’s handling of the matter was appropriate.
Sushi fans flock to opening of new store
Sushi fans flock to opening of new store
About 200 sushi lovers lined the street in South Dunedin yesterday to welcome a national chain’s first store to the city.
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Sushi fans flock to opening of new store
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Sushi fans flock to opening of new store
About 200 sushi lovers lined the street in South Dunedin yesterday to welcome a national chain’s first store to the city.
Proposed dog bylaw change opposed
Proposed dog bylaw change opposed
An Outram resident who was menaced by an off-leash dog says a proposed bylaw change is a step in the wrong direction.
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Man who sexually abused three underage girls released from jail
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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.
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Prisoners’ jail terms extended
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Prisoners’ jail terms extended
Two Otago prisoners have had their stay behind bars extended after they inflicted more than 40 blows on another inmate.
One injured after car hit pole
One injured after car hit pole
Emergency service crews attend a crash in Old Brighton Rd, Fairfield, yesterday after a car hit a power pole, bringing down lines and starting a small fire.
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Fatal push case: verdict being decided
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Fatal push case: verdict being decided
A jury is deciding if a man who pushed a 78-year-old during a row over a courtesy coach, resulting in the 78-year-old’s death, is guilty of manslaughter.
Armed police raid property linked to Mongols MC gang
Armed police raid property linked to Mongols MC gang
Three gang associates have been arrested after armed police raided a Christchurch property linked to the Mongols MC, just days before the gang is set to hold an event to mark its fifth anniversary in the city.
Hospital petition reaches Parliament
Hospital petition reaches Parliament
A petition of 34,000 signatures calling on the government to reverse the proposed cuts to the new Dunedin hospital build has arrived at Parliament.
3D-printed gun ban on the radar for police
3D-printed gun ban on the radar for police
The number of guns being made using 3D printers is on the rise in New Zealand as the technology improves, police say.
Man on trial for Yanfei Bao's murder sacks lawyers
Man on trial for Yanfei Bao's murder sacks lawyers
The man accused of murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao has sacked his lawyers and is now representing himself at his High Court trial.
TVNZ staff called into meetings over planned job cuts
TVNZ staff called into meetings over planned job cuts
TVNZ staff whose jobs might be impacted by a proposed restructure have been invited to consultation meetings tomorrow.
Substation foundations under way
Substation foundations under way
The Smith St substation has been demolished and work has begun on the foundations for its replacement.