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‘Process too pressured to make best decisions’

Shambolic. Farcical. Rushed. Not all commentary about a pivotal Dunedin City Council meeting was negative, but several councillors agree it left quite a bit to be desired. Grant Miller reports.

Alleged chopper robber warned for 'wasting' judge's time

Helicopters Otago senior paramedic Shayne Henry (left) and chief executive Graeme Gale were livid...

Alleged chopper robber warned for 'wasting' judge's time

A man accused of stealing critical gear from a rescue chopper has been warned for wasting a judge’s time while making sovereign-citizen arguments.

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'Shattered': Runaway truck's driver has ban reduced

Robert Hutton said causing the death of a Dunedin pedestrian had ‘‘shattered’’ his life. PHOTO:...

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'Shattered': Runaway truck's driver has ban reduced

The driver responsible for a runaway truck which killed a Dunedin 20-year-old will retain his heavy-transport licence after an appeal.

Deliberate dislocation never ‘gets better’

Entertainer Richard Arhinful will be performing at the George Street Market today, with his...

Deliberate dislocation never ‘gets better’

If you thought acrobats dislocating limbs was a painless piece of cake, Richard Arhinful can confirm it’s not and it’s excruciating.

Model submarine moving up from bath tests to pond

Ian Marsh, of Dunedin, with his operational model of a World War 2 German Type XXI submarine at...

Model submarine moving up from bath tests to pond

A World War 2 German submarine has just surfaced in South Dunedin — and, alarmingly, its torpedoes are armed and ready to fire.

Alleged chopper robber sacks lawyer and makes speech from dock

A man who allegedly stole critical equipment from a rescue chopper is now facing three more burglary charges and made an unusual court appearance today.

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The cats came back: new design deemed ‘win-win’

Competition winners Frost Bas and Chelsea Seeley with the new mural design in front of the old...

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The cats came back: new design deemed ‘win-win’

The "George Street Cats" are staying.

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Rates rises over 10% proposed

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Rates rises over 10% proposed

Rates increases above 10% for three years and about $1b of capital expenditure on pipes and pumps over the next nine years look set to be presented by the DCC as part of an effort to find balance.

Lack of cover for slip damage leaves ‘no option’

Dunedin woman Krystal Brens is taking on massive debt in an effort to make her Clyde Hill...

Lack of cover for slip damage leaves ‘no option’

The calendar on Krystal Brens’ fridge still shows the month of October, 2024.

Ngāi Tahu settlement ‘created a legacy that inspires us all’: PM

Queenstown Lakes Mayor Glyn Lewers (left) and Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris greet one another...

Ngāi Tahu settlement ‘created a legacy that inspires us all’: PM

Ngāi Tahu’s Treaty settlement has allowed it to flourish and become a driving force in the country’s economy, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says.

Wanted pair busted driving on wrong side of road

Wanted pair busted driving on wrong side of road

A pair of very conspicuous alleged criminals on the run were caught after parking up in the middle of the street and driving off on the wrong side of the road.

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Blackout during rodeo ‘no worries’ for young cowboy on winning streak

Oamaru cowboy Codee Cleaver takes first place in the junior steer-ride at the Outram Rodeo...

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Blackout during rodeo ‘no worries’ for young cowboy on winning streak

An Oamaru cowboy is one of the few 9-year-olds who could tell you what you see while lying under a bucking steer.

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‘Destructive’ waves hit round the world rower

Russian adventurer Fedor Konyukhov pilots his rowing boat 'Akros'. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Support crew awaits details from circumnavigator after ‘destructive’ waves

After being hit by violent storms with "massive" and "destructive" waves that capsized his boat 15 times, Fedor Konyukhov’s support crew are waiting with concern to hear if he needs rescuing.

One serious after Mosgiel crash as speeding car runs stop sign

One serious after Mosgiel crash as speeding car runs stop sign

A person was seriously hurt when two young men returning from the pub smashed into another car in Mosgiel before one of them tried to fight bystanders, police said

Weeds seed fiery debate

Messy verges . . . Otago Peninsula Community Board chairman Paul Pope is not impressed with the...

Weeds seed fiery debate

A discussion of the weeds growing in newly-constructed garden beds and along verges on Otago Peninsula erupted into a tense exchange at a community board meeting.

Heading in

Heading in

Jumping into the Harbour Basin, in Wharf St, Dunedin, yesterday are Samuel Geary (left) and Leo Campbell, both 12.

Star power completes southern celebrations

Hollywood star Jason Momoa takes a selfie with a local performer during the official Waitangi Day...

Star power completes southern celebrations

The South’s official Waitangi Day commemorations, held in Queenstown this year, featured performances, political discussion, food and — in a very Queenstown move — some Hollywood star power.

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ACC pleased injury claims appear down

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ACC pleased injury claims appear down

ACC is giving tentative praise for the declining number of injuries caused by outdoor activities so far this season.

Photos: Waitangi Day celebrations

Ivy Sim, 11, Manaia Copa, 12, and Sofia Quintero Hood, 11, of Arrowtown, attend Waitangi Day...

Photos: Waitangi Day celebrations

Waitangi Day was marked by celebrations around the country including in Queenstown, Dunedin and Waitangi itself.

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City basked in sunshine despite chillier temperatures

Niwa data shows Dunedin had 256 hours of sunshine in January. File photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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City basked in sunshine despite chillier temperatures

It might have been cooler than average in Dunedin last month, but Niwa data shows the city had 256 hours of sunshine, making it the third-sunniest January on record.

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