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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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.
Ngāi Tahu settlement ‘created a legacy that inspires us all’: PM
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.
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Blackout during rodeo ‘no worries’ for young cowboy on winning streak
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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
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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
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
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.
Lack of cover for slip damage leaves ‘no option’
Lack of cover for slip damage leaves ‘no option’
The calendar on Krystal Brens’ fridge still shows the month of October, 2024.
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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
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
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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.
Bird sickness appears ‘contained’
Bird sickness appears ‘contained’
Close to 1500 birds have died due to an outbreak of avian botulism which officials say remains contained.
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DCC charges ‘risk limiting media freedom’
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DCC charges ‘risk limiting media freedom’
The Dunedin City Council will need to be careful about applying charges to requests for public information, a prominent media commentator says.
Discovering why predators choose certain prey
Discovering why predators choose certain prey
If a penguin bites a squid and no-one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
'I’ve probably lost out on $50k'
'I’ve probably lost out on $50k'
A $30,000 wage gap between the public and private medical laboratory workforce is just one of the reasons the sector took strike action yesterday.
Jason Momoa at Qtown Waitangi event
Star power at South's Waitangi celebrations
The South's official Waitangi Day commemorations in Queenstown today featured performances, political discussion, food and some Hollywood star power.
Life’s work on display as Dunedin artist farewelled
Life’s work on display as Dunedin artist farewelled
The ‘‘joy and bliss’’ a Dunedin woman felt for life was on display in a final art exhibition held at her funeral.
First Māori female dean of Otago Medical School
First Māori female dean of Otago Medical School
Professor Suz Pitama has become the first Māori woman to be appointed as dean at the Otago Medical School.