Atmospheric river to drench parts of South Island
An incoming atmospheric river has prompted alerts for parts of the South Island, where some areas could be looking at a month's worth of rain in 48 hours.
Yellow submarines, moose and royalty come out for April 1
Yellow submarines, moose and royalty come out for April 1
If you were fooled this morning — relax, you were not the only one.
Iconic Dunedin Sound venue 'rubble by end of day'
Iconic Dunedin Sound venue 'rubble by end of day'
One of the Dunedin Sound’s iconic venues is expected to be demolished by the end of today.
Compulsory Shakespeare proposed for senior students
Compulsory Shakespeare proposed for senior students
The draft Year 7-13 English curriculum proposes compulsory Shakespeare for senior secondary school students and spelling and keyboard lessons for children at intermediate schools.
Local motorcyclists raise funds for charity
Local motorcyclists raise funds for charity
The Deep South Ride of Respect charity ride, held in conjunction with ANZAC Day each year, was once again organised and run by the Patriots Defence Force Motorcycle club.
Two people found dead at Wellington home
Two people found dead at Wellington home
Two people have been found dead at a home in the Wellington suburb of Roseneath.
Reimagining ‘Requiem’, memories of Erebus disaster
Reimagining ‘Requiem’, memories of Erebus disaster
Patrons filled St Paul’s Cathedral for Reimagining Mozart (2023), Robert Wiremu’s unique hour-long choral piece commissioned for Voices NZ Chamber Choir and chamber ensemble.
Teen girl found at homeless camp 'had knife' and lashed out at police
Teen girl found at homeless camp 'had knife' and lashed out at police
A teenage girl found with intoxicated adults at Dunedin's homeless tent camp late last night allegedly lashed out at police and damaged a patrol car.
Le Pen convicted of embezzlement in 'seismic' ruling
Le Pen convicted of embezzlement in 'seismic' ruling
A court has barred French far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running in the 2027 presidential election after she was convicted of embezzlement.
Prominent Dunedin man on sex charges keeps identity hidden
Prominent Dunedin man on sex charges keeps identity hidden
The identity of a prominent Dunedin man accused of rape and five sexual violation charges will remain under wraps – for now.
Days of rain on way for sodden Aussie states
Days of rain on way for sodden Aussie states
Remnants of an ex-cyclone are set to bring more wet weather to a sodden Queensland, triggering fears flooding could worsen.
Stranger accused of abducting and raping woman
Stranger accused of abducting and raping drunk woman
A young intoxicated woman says she was followed home and sexually assaulted by a stranger after hitting her head during a night out with friends in Christchurch.
'Hard to say' why kea numbers on rise
'Hard to say' why kea numbers on rise
Keas are growing in numbers in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park.
Coalition holds slim lead in latest poll
Coalition holds slim lead in latest poll
The new RNZ-Reid Research Poll shows the political race has tightened since the election, but the coalition parties are still clinging on to a slim lead.
Pedestrian killed outside Canterbury pie shop
Pedestrian killed outside Canterbury pie shop
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A person has died after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the road outside a well-known Canterbury pie shop.
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NZ gang behind scam, Dunedin victim told
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NZ gang behind scam, Dunedin victim told
Police are investigating a New Zealand gang’s involvement in a scam in which an elderly Dunedin woman had her bank account drained over a seven-hour period.
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Uni defends need for affirmative action
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Uni defends need for affirmative action
The University of Otago is standing firm on its affirmative action programmes, despite Act New Zealand launching a members’ Bill that proposes to ban them.
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80-minute wait for ambulance after bad break to leg
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80-minute wait for ambulance after bad break to leg
A rugby player was in "excruciating pain" as he waited for an ambulance at a Dunedin sports ground for more than an hour as a busy Hato Hone St John prioritised other jobs.
Worms invade inpatient building site, threaten to upend project
Worms invade inpatient building site, threaten to upend project
APRIL FOOL!A tiny subterranean worm has made its home underneath the site for the new Dunedin hospital, prompting concerns the hospital could be further delayed, or worse.
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Forbury Park development could impact school
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Forbury Park development could impact school
Forbury Park’s biggest neighbour say they have no definite idea about what should be done with the large, largely vacant land next door.