Book bus and fan turning 75
Book bus, and one of its fans, turning 75
Dunedin's book bus and one of its loyal patrons are both turning 75 this year.
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Otago school students smartest in NZ
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Otago school students smartest in NZ
Otago secondary students are by far and away the smartest in New Zealand, according to the latest NCEA results.
‘Women MPs have always been targeted’
‘Women MPs have always been targeted’
Research highlighting the abuse and threats endured by women members of Parliament is concerning but sadly unsurprising, Taieri Labour MP Ingrid Leary says.
Frontman vows to play on after stroke
Frontman vows to play on after stroke
When Adam McGrath woke up with "kind of a funky eye thing" last week, he had no idea he was having a stroke.
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Population review recommended
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Population review recommended
The population in inland Otago is growing so fast another representation review could take place in just a couple of years, Otago regional councillors have been advised.
Explosive experience
Explosive experience
Otago Polytechnic Trades Academy student Poppy Forest, of Dunedin, holds her bath bomb and an exemplar made during a workshop at Lush.
Composer wins highest honour
Composer wins highest honour
A composer who kicked off his theatre career in Dunedin as a student has been twice honoured at an esteemed British award ceremony.
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Home invader in mob attack on vulnerable man freed from jail
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Home invader in mob attack on vulnerable man freed from jail
A member of a "mob" which robbed a vulnerable man of his pokie jackpot has been released from prison after winning his appeal.
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Man burgled dead hoarder’s house
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Man burgled dead hoarder’s house
Stamps, cutlery and motorcycle parts were among the items a Dunedin man stole from a dead hoarder’s house.
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Popular coastal walkway in limbo
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No reopening date yet for popular coastal walkway
Six months after a series of large landslips closed a popular Dunedin coastal walkway, a geotechnical report has yet to be completed.
Busted with meth after filming woman in changing room
Busted with meth after filming woman in changing room
A man with a penchant for committing indecent acts was caught filming a woman getting changed in a Salvation Army store.
Businessman jailed for child abuse material
Businessman jailed for child abuse material
A businessman found with thousands of images of children being sexually exploited stroked the head of his tearful wife in court and said, “I’m sorry my darling” as he was led away to prison.
China holds its ground against fresh Trump tariff threat
China holds its ground against fresh Trump tariff threat
China has vowed to "fight to the end" against US tariffs as some citizens railed against President Donald Trump after he singled out Beijing for further levies.
Dementia signs found in eye: study
Dementia signs found in eye: study
New research is showing our eyes may be able to provide a vision of our possible future.
Rapid River restricted
Rapid River restricted
Moana Pool’s Rapid River has come to a halt as work continues to upgrade the facility.
Diverted flight grounded for night
Diverted flight grounded for night
An Air New Zealand flight from Blenheim to Auckland has been grounded overnight at New Plymouth.
Dating app sex assaults rise, victims face hurdles: expert
Dating app sex assaults rise, victims face hurdles: expert
A rise in sexual offending linked to dating apps has police urging people to report assaults, but an expert warns the system remains stacked against victims.
Woman steals $188k from her mother
Woman steals $188k from her mother
A woman has been found guilty of theft in a special relationship, after she stole more than $180,000 from her elderly mother while she had control of her bank account.
School bans highly caffeinated energy drinks
School bans highly caffeinated energy drinks
A Wellington school is banning highly caffeinated energy drinks from next term, after a spike in the number of students going to the sick bay after drinking them.
Man to be extradited over restaurant robbery
Man to be extradited over restaurant robbery
A man charged with aggravated armed robbery after a McDonald's worker was attacked with a meat cleaver in Western Australia nine years ago will be deported from New Zealand.