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A firefighter extinguishes hot spots in a burned-out structure in the area affected by...

Ring of fire: Battle against LA blazes gains ground

A pause in fierce winds that super-charged the ring of wildfires that devastated LA this week have helped crews make progress in controlling the infernos, but strong gusts next week could resuscitate flames.

Businessman denies rape charge

A prominent Dunedin businessman has been charged with rape, but denies the allegation.

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Dunedin could ‘attract’ more films

Mobile rigs, believed to be used for lighting and blue screens, loom above a set under...

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Dunedin could ‘attract’ more films

The arrival of a seven-part Netflix production in the South is huge for the region, but an industry leader says Dunedin could be doing more to capitalise when Hollywood comes to town.

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Former Dunedin woman forced to flee LA home

A US flag flutters amid the remains of burnt buildings in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of...

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Former Dunedin woman forced to flee LA home

A former Dunedin woman and her family were forced to evacuate as an "inferno" threatened their Los Angeles home.

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‘Extra-special’ Antarctic award

New Zealand Antarctic Society South Island vice-president Hubertien Wichers presents award...

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‘Extra-special’ Antarctic award

Neville Peat has amassed a lot of awards of all shapes and sizes over the years, but never before has he been given a penguin.

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Govt accused of withholding info on hospital

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Govt accused of withholding info on hospital

The government has been accused of a "blatant disregard for transparency" as unanswered questions continue to mount while the South waits for a decision on the new Dunedin hospital.

More time for say on plan

More time for say on plan

The public has been allowed more time to influence a plan for festivals and events in Dunedin.

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Mixing a cocktail of lies and deception

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Mixing a cocktail of lies and deception

Nicholas Evans was a man of elegance and sophistication, distilling bespoke spirits for the upper-crust. He was also a crook and habitual liar. Rob Kidd reports on a man who couldn't escape his past.

A barrier to progress

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A barrier to progress

Eight-year-old sea lion Mika peers around a piece of plywood, established to prevent her from moving inland on to a busy road.

‘Proud’ of local solidarity with Gaza

Dunedin Palestinian rally organiser Rinad Tamimi holds a Palestinian flag at the Museum Reserve....

‘Proud’ of local solidarity with Gaza

A Palestinian Kiwi says ongoing support from the Dunedin community is heartening and she hopes awareness will continue to spread.

Fellowships for Otago researchers

Fellowships for Otago researchers

Humans live in a symbiotic relationship with trillions of micro-organisms, collectively known as the human microbiome.

Time for painting

Time for painting

Veterinarian and hobby artist Scott Drummond, of Fairfield, paints a scene of Yellow Head, near Broad Bay, in Otago Harbour yesterday.

Patient left at ED by police tried to strangle nurse - report

Middlemore was one of eight 'higher-risk' EDs that received five extra security staff in a bid to...

Patient left at ED by police tried to strangle nurse - report

The patient who attempted to strangle a nurse at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital on Monday was reportedly dropped off by police at ED, and unprovoked before the attack.

Climate change: 2024 warmest year on record

Japan's iconic Mount Fuji without snow in late October, marking the latest date without snow...

Climate change: 2024 warmest year on record

The world just experienced the first full year in which global temperatures exceeded 1.5C above pre-industrial times, scientists say.

Number of lithium-ion battery fires double in four years

Number of lithium-ion battery fires double in four years

Fire and Emergency are warning people to be mindful of the products they purchase over the summer period with lithium batteries after the number of fires has doubled in four years.

Summer heat continues to scorch Australia

Multiple Australian states are sweltering through a low-intensity to severe heatwave, with temperatures in some place expected to hit the mid forties.

Two-car crash on Stafford St

Emergency services at the scene of a crash in Stafford St this afternoon. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

Two-car crash on Stafford St

Stafford St in central Dunedin was closed this afternoon after a two-vehicle crash.

Huge increase in warnings to Kāinga Ora tenants

Huge increase in warnings to Kāinga Ora tenants

The government says more eviction warnings and shorter complaint wait times show its crackdown on Kāinga Ora tenants is working.

Car thief who rammed police car found hiding up tree

Car thief who rammed police car found hiding up tree

A man who allegedly stole a vehicle at knife-point then drove dangerously through northern Auckland and rammed a police car was found hiding up a tree.

Family concerned for missing woman

Family concerned for missing Christchurch woman

The family of a missing Christchurch woman are appealing for anyone who has seen her to report it to police.

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