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Hoodies, hair and handcuffs: Teen trio foiled by Dunedin cops

A teenage trio's burglary spree targeting hairdressers was cut short by Dunedin police as the youngsters attempted to skip town.

'I'm not gaga': Elderly mum saw daughter stealing nest-egg

When her daughter started turning up in new clothes and driving a brand new car, an elderly woman became suspicious her $188,000 nest-egg was being stolen.

Warning hospitals aren't ready for violent patients without police help

Mental Health Foundation chief executive Shaun Robinson says there needs to be some replacement...

Warning hospitals aren't ready for violent patients without police help

Medical and mental health experts are warning that hospitals are not ready to take care of violent mental health patients without police support.

Inquiry as child dies after tonsil surgery

A child died on Monday at Starship children's hospital after undergoing surgery at a private...

Inquiry as child dies after tonsil surgery

Health NZ and the police are investigating the death of a child in Auckland, reportedly after a routine tonsil operation at Southern Cross hospital.

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Second Hot Wheels show after tickets sell out

Dunedin monster-truck superfan Nixon Eustace can barely wait for September, when the Hot Wheels...

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Smashed it: monster trucks mania

Following a monster response to an international motorsport event, a second Dunedin show has been announced which promoters say could open the door for more "outside the square" events in the city.

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'I’m going to f...n drop you': Threats over go-kart video

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'I’m going to f...n drop you': Threats over go-kart video

A Dunedin man received online abuse and was threatened with violence after posting a video on social media of a go-kart tearing up grass at a public park .

Book bus and fan turning 75

Loyal book bus patron Anne Dunckley holds a picture of the old book bus "Gertie" under her...

Book bus, and one of its fans, turning 75

Dunedin's book bus and one of its loyal patrons are both turning 75 this year.

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Otago school students smartest in NZ

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Otago school students smartest in NZ

Otago secondary students are by far and away the smartest in New Zealand, according to the latest NCEA results.

‘Women MPs have always been targeted’

Ingrid Leary’s car covered with dog faeces. PHOTOS: ODT FILES

‘Women MPs have always been targeted’

Research highlighting the abuse and threats endured by women members of Parliament is concerning but sadly unsurprising, Taieri Labour MP Ingrid Leary says.

Frontman vows to play on after stroke

The Eastern lead singer, songwriter and guitarist Adam McGrath (centre) with fellow band members...

Frontman vows to play on after stroke

When Adam McGrath woke up with "kind of a funky eye thing" last week, he had no idea he was having a stroke.

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Population review recommended

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Population review recommended

The population in inland Otago is growing so fast another representation review could take place in just a couple of years, Otago regional councillors have been advised.

Explosive experience

Explosive experience

Otago Polytechnic Trades Academy student Poppy Forest, of Dunedin, holds her bath bomb and an exemplar made during a workshop at Lush.

Composer wins highest honour

Composer wins highest honour

A composer who kicked off his theatre career in Dunedin as a student has been twice honoured at an esteemed British award ceremony.

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Home invader in mob attack on vulnerable man freed from jail

Damian St John's prison sentence has been converted to seven months’ home detention. Photo: Rob Kidd

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Home invader in mob attack on vulnerable man freed from jail

A member of a "mob" which robbed a vulnerable man of his pokie jackpot has been released from prison after winning his appeal.

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Man burgled dead hoarder’s house

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Man burgled dead hoarder’s house

Stamps, cutlery and motorcycle parts were among the items a Dunedin man stole from a dead hoarder’s house.

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Popular coastal walkway in limbo

The track to Tunnel Beach, Dunedin, remains closed after slips last year. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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No reopening date yet for popular coastal walkway

Six months after a series of large landslips closed a popular Dunedin coastal walkway, a geotechnical report has yet to be completed.

Busted with meth after filming woman in changing room

Busted with meth after filming woman in changing room

A man with a penchant for committing indecent acts was caught filming a woman getting changed in a Salvation Army store.

Businessman jailed for child abuse material

A businessman found with thousands of images of children being sexually exploited stroked the head of his tearful wife in court and said, “I’m sorry my darling” as he was led away to prison.

China holds its ground against fresh Trump tariff threat

China says it will "fight to the end" against US tariffs. Photo: Getty Images

China holds its ground against fresh Trump tariff threat

China has vowed to "fight to the end" against US tariffs as some citizens railed against President Donald Trump after he singled out Beijing for further levies.

Dementia signs found in eye: study

New research is showing our eyes may be able to provide a vision of our possible future.

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