Men allegedly struck with timber after trying to retrieve bag
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A Dunedin man allegedly swung a piece of timber at two strangers, striking them in the head and arms, after finding the pair going inside his garage.
HNZ Southern made multiple breaches during mum's labour
HNZ Southern made multiple breaches during mum's labour
A mother birthed her baby into chaos after health staff at a South Island hospital dismissed cultural wishes.
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Strangler jailed despite sessions
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Strangler jailed despite sessions
After strangling his partner, a Dunedin man attended more than 70 Stopping Violence sessions, but it did not save him from being locked up.
Research may lead to time-saving treatment
Research may lead to time-saving treatment
Time is of the essence when cancer treatment is concerned.
Club seeking new members
Club seeking new members
A Dunedin croquet club is looking for new members to take on the sport that can become a life-long interest for some.
‘Very limited progress’ for Bailey in 33 years
‘Very limited progress’ for Bailey in 33 years
An Owaka murderer and rapist has made "very limited progress" during his 33 years behind bars, the Parole Board says.
Graveyard groundskeeper
Graveyard groundskeeper
Heritage Roses Otago volunteer Robyne Selbie, of Dunedin, moves a bag full of weeds and foliage as her daughter’s dog Ellie keeps her company at the Northern Cemetery in Dunedin yesterday morning.
Heavy rain, strong winds for coastal Otago
Heavy rain, strong winds for coastal Otago
Coastal Otago, including Dunedin is getting a blast of nasty weather today as a southwesterly front moves up the South Island.
Exhibition dazzles with dance
Exhibition dazzles with dance
If you failed to get your fashion fix from the recent iD Dunedin Fashion show or the Dunedin Arts Festival, Tūhura Otago Museum has a bit more.
Abuse survivor ‘blown away’ by response
Abuse survivor ‘blown away’ by response
A Dunedin survivor of historical sexual abuse says the removal of two more public artworks by child sex offender John Middleditch feels like a weight off her shoulders.
Probe opened into power cut
Probe opened into power cut
Aurora Energy is investigating a fault that left more than 3000 customers without power on Sunday night in Dunedin.
Middleditch sculpture removed from university
Middleditch sculpture removed from university
The University of Otago and Tūhura Otago Museum have now removed artworks by Dunedin artist and child sex offender John Middleditch from public display.
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'What in the AI ... ?': DCC ad monstered by critics
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'What in the AI ... ?': DCC ad monstered by critics
An unethical eyesore or a quick bit of promotional fun?
Teens in beat-up farm vehicle stopped by police
Teens in beat-up farm vehicle stopped by police
A "beat-up Honda" had part of its bumper hanging off as it was driven by a Dunedin teenager taking three mates for a cruise, police say.
Man reported car stolen after crashing into house - police
Man reported car stolen after crashing into house - police
A Dunedin man who crashed his car into a house allegedly tried to fool police by calling 111 to report it stolen.
Growing enthusiasm at Blueskin show
Growing enthusiasm at Blueskin show
Beans and pumpkins of epic proportions were among many "unusual vegetables" that cropped up in Waitati at the weekend.
Four injured in chaotic scenes after cattle wander on to SH1
Four injured in chaotic scenes after cattle wander on to SH1
A stray cow caused chaos on SH1 north of Dunedin leaving one car in a ditch, another skidding on its roof and four people in hospital.
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Budget for uni's new Chch build blows out by $100m
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Budget for uni's new Chch build blows out by $100m
"Unprecedented" circumstances have led to the University of Otago’s Christchurch campus redevelopment project blowing its initial budget by $100 million.
Mural honours famed musician
Mural honours famed musician
The late Dunedin singer/songwriter Martin Phillipps has been celebrated in a new mural.
Pupils raise the dead at school’s fundraiser
Pupils raise the dead at school’s fundraiser
There were zombies, but no apocalypse, at Green Island School, because an event there was more about fun than fear.