Olivia Podmore's death 'entirely preventable tragedy': father
The father of Olivia Podmore has described her death as a "grievous, senseless, and entirely preventable tragedy" at the opening of an inquest into the Rio Olympian's suspected suicide.
Police Minister defends 'progress' on crime
Police Minister defends 'progress' on crime
Minister of Police Mark Mitchell says he will not resign after a year in the job, pointing to crime statistics showing a 3% decrease in victimisations.
Four arrested after graffiti spree: police
Four arrested after graffiti spree: police
Four people were caught silver-handed after going on a graffiti spree in central Dunedin, police say.
Rain doesn't deter Balclutha Rainbow Runners
Rain doesn't deter Balclutha Rainbow Runners
About 300 people ran through rain and sunshine at the South Otago Night’n Day Rainbow Run and Walk, in Balclutha, on Saturday.
South Island hīkoi making way to Wellington
South Island hīkoi making way to Wellington
A ferry carrying hīkoi participants from the South Island crossed the Cook Strait today ahead of a protest at Parliament over the govt's Treaty Principles Bill.
Teens arrested after security guard stabbed
Teens arrested after supermarket security guard stabbed
Three teenagers have been arrested in Auckland over the stabbing of a supermarket security guard.
Tussling twins cause mum to crash
Tussling twins cause mum to crash
Troublesome twins ‘‘fighting’’ in the back of a car caused a Dunedin mother to veer off and crash into a parked vehicle.
Alleged drink-driver caught napping in car park
Alleged drink-driver caught napping in car park
An alleged drink-driver tried to slap a police officer after he was woken from his slumber while snoozing in his car at a South Dunedin supermarket.
Warning for children seen 'playing chicken' with train
Warning for children seen 'playing chicken' with train
A train driver's concerns about three children playing on the train tracks in Rakaia are now being dealt with by police.
The eyes have it
The eyes have it
Almost 49 years after they finished fifth form at St Paul’s High School, some of the former classmates gathered in Dunedin for a catch-up at the weekend.
Pool fun day puts smiles on faces
Pool fun day puts smiles on faces
What do you get when you mix swimming with a clown, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and Elmo?
Te Pāti Māori, Act both claim victory over haka response
Te Pāti Māori, Act both claim victory over haka response
Both Te Pāti Māori and the Act Party are claiming victory over the response to a video from Thursday's Treaty Principles Bill debate that has gone viral.
Bear-napped Big Ted back on duty
Bear-napped Big Ted back on duty
Big Ted the Canterbury roadside teddy has returned to work after his disappearance.
Squeaking seesaws silenced
Squeaking seesaws silenced
A subcontractor completes minor adjustments on one of three seesaws in George St, Dunedin, to fix an ongoing squeaking issue.
Sun shines on 100th birthday celebrations
Sun shines on 100th birthday celebrations
It snowed on the day Doris Inglis was born — 100 years later there was hardly a cloud in the sky.
Battery drive gets pupils closer to Europe
Battery drive gets pupils closer to Europe
Taieri College rugby players are eager to lace up their boots under the Italian sun — but first they need to meet a fundraising goal north of $250,000.
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Application to extend life of tip notified
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Application to extend life of tip notified
Concerns about offensive odours and questions about the effect the Green Island landfill has on waterways have pushed the application to extend the life of Dunedin’s tip into the public realm.
Family buys polytech’s charity home
Family buys polytech’s charity home
A Dunedin family has taken up the keys to their new home and community organisations throughout Otago will reap the benefits.
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Public suspicious of DCC: Vandervis
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Public suspicious of DCC: Vandervis
Public suspicion of the Dunedin City Council was a large obstacle to selling Aurora Energy, one councillor mused well before the idea was abandoned.
Health Minister no-show regrettable: Radich
Health Minister no-show regrettable: Radich
Health Minister Shane Reti’s no-show at a hospital rally in Dunedin tonight could prevent him from receiving information ‘‘his officials are probably not telling him’’, the city’s mayor says.