Driver on extreme diet passed out before crash
A decision to start using weight-loss remedies, which included living off two portions of soup a week, has cost a man almost $16,000 after he passed out and crashed into a tradesman's van.
Trump warns of 'some pain' after launching trade war
Trump warns of 'some pain' after launching trade war
President Donald Trump said the sweeping tariffs he has imposed on Mexico, Canada and China may cause "some pain" for Americans, as Wall Street and the largest US trading partners signalled hope the trade war would not last long.
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Free bin size swaps available until April
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Free bin size swaps available until April
Dunedin households with unsuitable wheelie bins can get sizes switched without charge for a limited time.
Two-wheeler fans get into gear for event
Two-wheeler fans get into gear for event
It can be hard to appreciate the details of an MV Agusta F3 motorcycle when it’s speeding down a straight at 250kmh.
Sea lions begin journey back to sea
Sea lions begin journey back to sea
Dunedin's sea lion population is on the move once again — now with pups in tow.
Lotto 2452
Lotto 2452
Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.
Juniors take to the beach to compete
Juniors take to the beach to compete
More than 200 future lifesavers tested their mettle under "awesome" conditions at Warrington Beach at the weekend.
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Free first-aid course empowers all: trainer
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Free first-aid course empowers all: trainer
Fairfield residents’ financial situations should not determine whether they have the skills to save a life, a first-aid trainer says.
Three Otago University-published books longlisted
Three Otago University-published books longlisted
An Otago publisher says it is an honour to have a novel longlisted in New Zealand’s top book awards for the first time.
World in pictures
World in pictures
Recent photographs from Reuters
Droves usher in Year of Snake with a bang
Droves usher in Year of Snake with a bang
The Year of the Snake began in Dunedin with a hiss and a roar.
Pathologists still seeking assurance after announcement
Pathologists still seeking assurance after announcement
Dunedin's pathologists feel they have been "once again ... left in the lurch" after the government’s announcement about the new hospital failed to provide answers for the department.
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Plans for housing cut back
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Plans for housing cut back
A "surrender" by the Dunedin City Council on expanding its community housing portfolio has disappointed a former mayor, who says it will still need to be engaged in solutions.
Golden weather set to continue for rest of week
Golden weather set to continue for rest of week
The South’s run of golden weather is set to continue until at least Waitangi Day, the MetService says.
Sliding in to New Year
Sliding in to New Year
Lan Yuan Dunedin Chinese Garden attracted large crowds on Saturday night to usher in the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake.
Sydney cars, houses sprayed with antisemitic graffiti
Sydney cars, houses sprayed with antisemitic graffiti
Cars and houses in Sydney have been daubed in antisemitic graffiti, police say, in the latest in a string of incidents targeting Jews in Australia's biggest city.
Māori educator dies at 95
Māori educator dies at 95
Dame Iritana was a life member of the Māori Women's Welfare League, a Companion of the NZ Order of Merit and made a Dame Companion in 2009 for services to Māori education.
US senator corrected over false Israeli visa claims
US senator corrected over false Israeli visa claims
Kiwi diplomats in the US have contacted Texas Senator Ted Cruz to clarify NZ's treatment of Israeli visitors, a spokesperson for Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
'Please leave': Premier's warning for flood-hit Queensland
'Please leave': Premier's warning for flood-hit Queensland
A person is dead after being found in floodwaters as north Queenslanders are warned to evacuate with heavy rain drenching parts of the Australian state.
Motorcyclist shot in Northland named
Motorcyclist shot in Northland named
Police have released the name of a Northland motorcyclist fatally shot in Otaika earlier this week.