Spain, Portugal switch back on after biggest blackout
Spain and Portugal have switched their power back on after the worst blackout in their history, though authorities offered little explanation for what had caused it.
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Cops called to subdue Dunedin Hospital patient
Cops called to subdue Dunedin Hospital patient
An agitated patient assaulted two security guards and smashed a computer at Dunedin Hospital before being arrested police say.
Ethnic MPs condemn race-based criticism of work
Ethnic MPs condemn race-based criticism of work
MPs representing NZ's ethnic communities have condemned critics for focusing on their ethnicity when disagreeing with policies they are proposing.
Knife-carrying shoplifter busted in central Dunedin
Knife-carrying shoplifter busted in central Dunedin
A man who allegedly stole about $2000 worth of items ranging from cosmetics to camping gear from Dunedin businesses was found carrying a knife.
The women who waived suppression for Olivia Podmore
The women who waived suppression for Olivia Podmore
Once adversaries, Nicholle Bailey and Jess Massey found themselves united in a shared goal following the suspected suicide of Christchurch-born Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore.
Cold blast for South Island, ferries cancelled
Cold blast for South Island, ferries cancelled
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More wild weather is on the way - with heavy rain and snow for parts of the South Island and the cancellation of Cook Strait ferries.
Released patient kills for second time
Released patient kills for second time
A man ruled insane after committing a high-profile killing more than two decades ago has gone on to kill another person.
Woman charged with throwing acid at man
Woman charged with throwing acid at man
A woman is to appear in court accused of throwing acid at a man in Wellington.
‘Olympics’ next stop for crew
‘Olympics’ next stop for crew
A Dunedin choreographer was in shock when she found out her crew had qualified for the "Olympics of hip-hop".
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Deconstruction set for museum chimney
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Deconstruction set for museum chimney
Work will begin next week to deconstruct part of the Dunedin Gasworks Museum’s chimney which poses an "imminent risk" to public safety, the city council says.
ICU beds: Minister ‘disingenuous’
ICU beds: Minister ‘disingenuous’
Health Minister Simeon Brown has been accused of being "disingenuous" and "doubling down" after claiming the new Dunedin hospital was not losing intensive care unit (ICU) beds.
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Drug dealer jailed after violent episode
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Drug dealer jailed after violent episode
A Dunedin drug dealer, previously heralded for his rehabilitation efforts, is in trouble again for similar crimes.
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Change to SH88 possible
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Change to SH88 possible
A proposed roading rejig around Dunedin’s new hospital could feature a pivotal change to the highway network in the central city.
Farm shed blaze probed
Farm shed blaze probed
An investigation will be held after a fire caused "extensive damage" to a farm shed in Otakou yesterday, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) says.
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Council secret inquiry costs, follow-up, top $300,000
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Council secret inquiry costs, follow-up, top $300,000
Costs relating to a secret inquiry at the Dunedin City Council, and any necessary follow-up, have climbed above $300,000.
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Conversion gives new life to water tank
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Conversion gives new life to water tank
Recycling, reclaiming a bit of history and getting a flute-playing employee out of the office was the goal when an old gasworks water tank was converted into a functioning kiosk.
Central city bus loop under consideration
Central city bus loop under consideration
Dunedin councillors are considering a push to bring back a central city bus loop — despite warnings from staff the concept has little chance of success.
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High-powered group to tackle uni’s drop in world rankings
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High-powered group to tackle uni’s drop in world rankings
A high-powered committee has been formed to reverse the University of Otago’s slide in the world rankings.
Injury no barrier for dodge ball team
Injury no barrier for dodge ball team
A crutch is not the trophy Dunedin dodge ball player Joel Anderson was hoping to take home from the sport’s national championships.
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Advice to look to airlines in bid to cut flight costs
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Advice to look to airlines in bid to cut flight costs
Industry representatives say airport economics are already tightly regulated, and the government should look to airlines in an effort to reduce ticket prices.