PM accused of undermining NZ's nuclear-free stance
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is accusing Prime Minister Christopher Luxon of reversing a long-held foreign policy during his current trip to India to help secure a free trade agreement between...
West Coast 'most at risk' of more extreme atmospheric rivers
West Coast 'most at risk' of more extreme atmospheric rivers
The West Coast is most at risk of more extreme atmospheric rivers than anywhere else in New Zealand, new research suggests.
Another council leaves 'far left' LGNZ
Another council leaves 'far left' LGNZ
Another council has decided to leave national advocacy body Local Government New Zealand.
Job cuts expected to save TVNZ $9 million
Job cuts expected to save TVNZ $9 million
TVNZ expects to save $5.6 million from the 48.5 full time jobs slashed late last year - and another $3.3 million by not replacing vacant roles - according to data released under the Official Information Act.
Waka Kotahi slows down the reversing of speed limits
Waka Kotahi slows down the reversing of speed limits
Waka Kotahi is putting the brakes on 16 sections of state highway that were to automatically revert to their previous higher speed limits.
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Developer to avoid flood-prone South Dunedin
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Townhouse developer to avoid flood-prone South D
One of the city’s major townhouse developers says the company will not build in flood-prone South Dunedin.
No plea entered in alleged rape case
No plea entered in alleged rape case
A man who allegedly broke into a Dunedin flat and raped a student will remain behind bars without plea.
Parole denied due to housing
Parole denied due to housing
A Dunedin man who used knives and a spade to murder his ex-girlfriend will remain locked up until he finds a suitable release facility.
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Bus driver assaulted in ‘ethnically motivated’ attack
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Bus driver assaulted in ‘ethnically motivated’ attack
A Dunedin man violently shook a school bus driver in an unprovoked "ethnically motivated" attack, leaving students on board rattled.
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A bus turning into St Andrew St from the bus hub hit a stationary ute about 11.15am yesterday.
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New floor levels not for South D
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New floor levels not for South D
New minimum floor levels for Dunedin’s low-lying coastal areas do not apply to South Dunedin where rainfall rather than sea-level rise remains the greatest flood risk, the Dunedin City Council says.
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‘Miserable’ weather fails to dampen spirits
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‘Miserable’ weather fails to dampen spirits
Hot dogs, hot chips, hot chocolate, even curry — you name it — if it was hot, it sold like hot cakes at the cricket yesterday.
Importance of work by ‘little artists’
Exhibition showcases importance of work created by ‘little artists’
A young Dunedin artist hopes her collaborative children’s exhibition will show adults they are not the only ones who can put big feelings on display.
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Plastic dumping in student area threat to wildlife
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Plastic dumping in student area threat to wildlife
A Dunedin marine conservationist has been left distressed by the "thoughtless dumping" of tens of thousands of polystyrene beans from a beanbag in Castle St, following St Patrick’s Day festivities.
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Protest warning over library rental plan
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Protest warning over library rental plan
A protest march over the South Dunedin library could be held just before this year’s council elections if community groups are not shown more respect, an advocate has warned.
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Man got teen accomplice to do dirty work in alleged burglary: judge
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Man got teen accomplice to do dirty work in alleged burglary: judge
A 32-year-old man got his 16-year-old accomplice to do the "dirty work" when the pair allegedly burgled a Dunedin liquor store in the middle of the night.
House fire rips through two rooms
House fire rips through two rooms
A house fire in the Dunedin suburb of Ocean Grove ripped through two bedrooms before firefighters put it out.
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Mobster displayed gang patch at Mosgiel pool
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Mobster displayed gang patch at Mosgiel pool
A Dunedin man has become the first person in the city to be sentenced for displaying gang insignia, after he wore a Mongrel Mob vest at a pool.
Haven for birds, photographers alike
Haven for birds, photographers alike
Otago Daily Times illustrations editor Stephen Jaquiery joined a recent conservation mission to subantarctic islands with the Royal New Zealand Navy and multiple agencies.
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Rising to the top a result of endurance
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Rising to the top a result of endurance
Four of nine commanders in the Royal New Zealand Navy are women, but it is still far from plain sailing.