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Latest Regional - Otago
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No contact claim thrown out
Sun, 12th Feb - The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) has thrown out a claim by a Central Otago youth group that alleged a former youth worker was in breach of her contract... Read more
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WIN tour passes, magazine subscriptions with NZ House and Garden
Tue, 07th Feb - NZ House & Garden Tours are raising money for two New Zealand charities. Win tickets or a magazine subscription... Read more
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Penny-farthing to conquer NZ for first time
Sat, 11th Feb - Oamaru's David Wilson will next week become the first person to ride the length of NZ on a penny-farthing, taking thee months to ride the 2000km... Read more
Latest Regional - Otago Headlines
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Sea lion found shot in Otago
Fri, 10th Feb - A .22 calibre bullet has been found in the carcass of a sea lion - a critically endangered species - washed up on the Otago Peninsula... Read more
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Central Otago man admits killing wife
Thu, 09th Feb - A man has admitted shooting dead his wife at their home in Central Otago last year... Read more
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Lake Wakatipu conquered in marathon swim
Tue, 07th Feb - Slathered in petroleum jelly, Ben Campbell-MacDonald spent almost 19 hours in the freezing waters of Lake Wakatipu... Read more
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Dunedin council consider permanent liquor ban
Thu, 09th Feb - The Dunedin City Council is considering a permanent liquor ban in the student suburbs, in a bid to end drunken street parties... Read more
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Swimmer first to complete 81km length of Lake Wakatipu
Wed, 08th Feb - Ben Campbell-MacDonald dived into the chilly waters of Lake Wakatipu on Saturday and began swimming from Kingston Beach... Read more
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Top Korean speed skaters visit NZ
Sun, 05th Feb - Two of Korea's top speed skating coaches have been giving New Zealand's junior talent a good workout in Dunedin... Read more
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Man dies at popular Sth Isld biker rally
Sat, 04th Feb - A 65-year-old man died at a biker rally near Alexandra, South Island, which attracts about 1600 motorcycle enthusiasts each year... Read more
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Groups may be hit with sausage sizzle fee
Wed, 01st Feb - Dunedin City Council is proposing that not-for-profit groups be charged a $16 levy to hold sausage sizzles... Read more
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Pupils' no-show could see school closed
Mon, 30th Jan - A Dunedin primary school is on the brink of collapse after half its students left over the holidays... Read more
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Summer snow hits Central Otago
Fri, 27th Jan - Central Otago's erratic summer has struck again, with a wintry blast that left behind snow-capped mountains... Read more
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Midsummer snow as temperatures plunge
Fri, 27th Jan - Winter has returned to the South Island with snow falling and temperatures plunging quickly as a cold snap sweeps over the country... Read more
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Council drops sausage sizzle tax
Wed, 01st Feb - The Dunedin City Council has backtracked on a plan to charge volunteer fundraisers $16 to put on a sausage sizzle... Read more
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Bouncer pleads innocence
Mon, 30th Jan - Queenstown bouncer Jonathan Dixon has appeared in court charged with grievous bodily harm and assault following a late night bar incident... Read more
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Fashion designer head south after quake
Sat, 28th Jan - A fashion designer who left Christchurch following last February's earthquake has found moving further south has opened up opportunities she never expected... Read more
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Boy accidentally occupies Octagon
Fri, 27th Jan - A young boy accidentally occupied Dunedin’s Octagon yesterday after getting his leg caught between iron railings... Read more
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Hoses out as seagulls make a mess of Dunedin cafe
Thu, 26th Jan - Staff at Dunedin's albatross colony are growing increasingly frustrated by the visiting habits of an endangered species of seagull... Read more
Latest NZ Press Releases
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Savour Your Valentine?s Day With Mud House Estate Wines
Sat, 11th Feb - What better way to complete your romantic Valentine?s Day dinner than a bottle of the Estate range of wines from Mud House ? an ex..
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Multi-Platinum Performer Nicole Scherzinger named Herbal Essences Brand Ambassador
Wed, 08th Feb - Singing star and dancing queen Nicole Sherzinger has just been announced as the new global face of Herbal Essences ? now that?s a ..
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New iPhone game is released only in New Zealand
Wed, 08th Feb - Tactical and fun turn based game, Gobang Social, has been released by Kwalee, to iPhone users exclusively in New Zealand. It is fr..
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Hundreds Queue For Free Pizza at Domino?s Newest Store
Fri, 03rd Feb - Pizza lovers welcomed the newest Domino?s store in Newtown with over 700 free pizzas being given out to the crowds to celebrate th..
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Take Care of Your Skin this Valentine?s Day with Olay
Thu, 02nd Feb - Getting ready for a romantic night out with the one you love this Valentine?s Day? Give your skin some extra TLC with Olay so you ..
