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Drowning in Wellington Harbour may have been preventable

Roger Calkin with a photo of his late son, Sandy Calkin. Roger is hopeful Wellington City Council...

Drowning in Wellington Harbour may have been preventable

A blistering coroner’s report says a young man’s drowning may have been prevented if Wellington City Council had investigated previous deaths and accidents at the waterfront, kept accurate records and heeded experts’ advice.

South Dunedin shop staff threatened

The man allegedly threatened staff at a South Dunedin store. Photo: ODT Files

South Dunedin shop staff threatened

A man who demanded money from South Dunedin store returned later and threatened the staff with violence, police said.

Goat 'attacked with hammer and knife' in Dunedin backyard

A Dunedin man armed with a hammer and a knife was arrested after a frenzied attack on a goat in his backyard, police said.

How street art is redefining Christchurch

'Cacophony of characters': How street art is redefining Christchurch

The FLARE Ōtautahi Street Art Festival showed how much Christchurch has changed since the February 2011 quake.

Prominent Dunedin man appears on sex charges

Prominent Dunedin man appears on sex charges

A prominent Dunedin man has pleaded not guilty to six sexual assault charges.

Human rights 'ignored' during Australia's Covid response

A person is seen walking across a quiet Bourke St during Covid lockdown in Melbourne. Photo:...

Human rights 'ignored' during Australia's Covid response

Governments at every level failed to consider or protect human rights during Australia's Covid-19 pandemic response, a Human Rights Commission report says.

Luxon will lead National into election: Willis

Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. File photo: RNZ

Luxon will lead National into election: Willis

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will be leading National into next year's election.

Cargo ship crashes into fuel tanker

Fire and rescue services work to extinguish a fire after the crash between the ships off the...

Cargo ship crashes into fuel tanker off English coast

A tanker carrying jet fuel for the US military was struck by a container ship off northeast England, igniting a blaze and multiple explosions and forcing both crews to abandon ship.

Inquiry after speedway driver seriously hurt in crash

Inquiry after speedway driver seriously hurt in crash

Ruapuna Speedway says a full investigation has been launched into a freak crash that left a driver with serious burns.

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Armed search for city man lasts hours

An armed offenders squad member readies a remotely operated vehicle outside a house in Taieri Rd,...

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Armed search for city man lasts hours

A neighbour has described the dramatic moment armed police entered a Dunedin house at the centre of a manhunt.

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Stadium's rent cut amid fears for future

DCC-owned company Dunedin Venues Management Ltd’s annual rent for Forsyth Barr Stadium has been...

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Stadium's rent cut amid fears for future

Rent for Forsyth Barr Stadium has been slashed by more than 60% amid concerns about its financial future.

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Dunedin philanthropist has land for 200 homes

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Land gained for 200 homes: developer

A philanthropist developer says he now has the land and property to build about 200 homes for first-home buyers in Dunedin.

‘Strong evidence’ teenager had PTSD

Two psychiatrists say a Dunedin teen was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when he fatally stabbed a schoolboy at the bus hub.

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Star attraction to return for festival

New Athenaeum Theatre general manager Ellie Swann test-drives a paddling pool which will be used...

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Star attraction to return for festival

Dunedin's Star Fountain is making a limited return to the Octagon this week — but it might look a little different from how you remember it.

Sustainable style

Sustainable style

Winner of Junk Kouture Festival of Creativity and Circularity world designer of the year Clodagh Ramsey, from Ireland, poses in her dress called "Aquacultural".

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Big funding boost for cancer research

Annika Seddon (left) and Citra Praditi. Photos: supplied

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Big funding boost for cancer research

Research into melanoma and acute myeloid leukaemia cancer therapies have been given a major funding boost from the Cancer Society of New Zealand.

Out with the old

Out with the old

Workers swap signs at the newly rebranded Woolworths Dunedin Central yesterday.

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Unclaimed NZ Wars Medal for auction

A New Zealand Wars Medal (1861-66) belonging to Sergeant Daniel Rossiter Ruddock, of Oamaru, will...

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Unclaimed NZ Wars Medal for auction

Everybody loves to complain about their local councillors.

Speeding teenager allegedly double alcohol limit

Speeding teenager allegedly double alcohol limit

A speeding Dunedin teenager who led police on a chase was allegedly more than double the legal alcohol limit for adults when he was caught.

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Top three prepare to meet in May final

2025 Dunedin Concerto Competition finalist Portia Bell. Photo: supplied

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Top three prepare to meet in May final

All eyes (and ears) are on two University of Otago music students and a Logan Park High School student after they were named finalists in the 2025 Dunedin Concerto Competition.

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