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Controlled burners urged to give heads up

Fire trucks responded to this controlled burn-off near Hilton Rd, in Highcliff, yesterday after...

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Controlled burners urged to give heads up

Firefighters are urging the public to tell them about controlled burns in advance to save them wasting resources after crews were sent to a blaze in Dunedin yesterday.

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No budget to replace ice stadium roof

Roofing contractors check the damage to the stadium roof last October. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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No budget to replace ice stadium roof

Dunedin Ice Stadium’s 50-year-old roof is nearing the end of its life, but a replacement is not yet budgeted for, the city council says.

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Resident demands apology from troubled Dunedin rest-home

The Oxford Court rest home. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Resident demands apology from troubled Dunedin rest-home

A resident who left Oxford Court rest-home of her own accord — and was forced to stand outside in the rain during her departure — is still waiting for an apology from the operator.

Visiting academic to address spread of misinformation

Visiting academic to address spread of misinformation

For Carl Bergstrom, misinformation is like a living organism — it can travel across networks and spread through populations like pathogens.

Games athletes busy competing

Chris Sherburd, of Dunedin, prepares to hit a backhand during a pickleball game at the Edgar...

Games athletes busy competing

More than 3000 athletes are in Dunedin for the Masters Games to compete in more than 60 sports

Allegations untrue: Gaiman

Allegations untrue: Gaiman

Writer Neil Gaiman denied sexual misconduct allegations first brought forth against him more than a year and a-half ago in a statement released yesterday.

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Book tells story of NZ concert pianist

Dunedin-based translator and music tutor Vivienne Sands has translated Christophe Baillat’s book...

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Book tells story of NZ concert pianist

From living in George St to fleeing occupied France, the remarkable story of an esteemed Dunedin pianist can now be read in English.

Upgrade taking shape at St Hilda’s

Upgrade taking shape at St Hilda’s

Construction is under way at St Hilda’s Collegiate in Dunedin.

Aussie farmers sue mining giant

Nearby landholders and farmers have reported plumes of dust rising from the mine's tailings...

Aussie farmers sue mining giant over alleged 'toxic trifecta'

A rural community group is taking a mining giant to court, alleging dust from Australia's biggest gold and copper operation has poisoned neighbouring farmland and waterways.

Pharmac urged to fund weight loss drug for teens

Wegovy is a weight loss drug that is injected weekly. Photo: JENS KALAENE

Pharmac urged to fund weight loss drug for teens

A paediatric specialist is urging New Zealand's drug funding agency to fund weight loss medication for teenagers.

Orana Park says goodbye to elderly lion family

Three lions have been euthanised due to poor health, a Christchurch zoo says.

Submerged catamaran close to Akaroa shore

The boat ran aground in the Akaroa Marine Reserve last Saturday, resulting in the rescue of...

Submerged catamaran close to Akaroa shore

New drone footage shows the stranded Black Cat Cruises catamaran submerged close to shore in a small rocky bay in Akaroa Harbour.

Henare stepping away from politics

The Health Ministry has commissioned an independent review of all the contracts it has awarded to...

Henare stepping away from politics

Peeni Henare didn't put his name forward to be Labour's candidate in the Tāmaki Makaurau seat before the deadline for nominations passed.

Dunedin affected as flights cancelled

Wellington Airport. File picture. Photo: RNZ/ Mark Papalii

Dunedin affected as Wellington flights cancelled

Fog is causing disruption at Wellington Airport, with more than 40 flights affected on Tuesday.

Clark calls for transparency over minerals talks

There are calls for an immediate halt to new mines on public conservation land. Photo: Getty Images

Clark calls for transparency over minerals talks

The government must be more transparent about any potential minerals deal with the United States, former Prime Minister Helen Clark says.

Labour and Greens united at Waitangi

From left: Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Carmel Sepuloni with Green Party co-leaders Marama...

Labour and Greens united at Waitangi

The leaders of Labour and the Green parties are appearing together at Waitangi in a show of unity which they hope will draw a contrast with sparring coalition partners.

Family arrives to farewell teen who died near dingoes

The heartbroken parents of a teenager who was found dead surrounded by dingoes have arrived in Australia to visit the lonely beach where their daughter lost her life.

Son of Norway royal on trial for rape

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, and her son, Marius Borg Hoiby. Photo: Getty Images

Son of Norway royal on trial for rape

The son of Norway's crown princess is top stand trial on charges of rape, domestic violence, assault and drug possession, among other crimes, one of several cases that have shaken the monarchy.

More than 2000 reports made about Chch stench this year alone

A November 2021 fire badly damaged the plant's two trickling filters. Photo: RNZ

More than 2000 reports made about Chch stench this year alone

The Canterbury Regional Council has received more than 2000 reports about a putrid stench from Christchurch's wastewater treatment plant since the start of the year.

Spain performs pioneering face transplant

Carme, recipient of the world's first face transplant from a donor who had requested assisted...

Spain performs pioneering face transplant

A Spanish hospital says it has performed a facial transplant in which the donor, in a world first, had offered her face for donation before undergoing an assisted dying procedure.

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