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Rain is expected to continue in Southland for much of today and a watch for heavy rain is in force there.
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Evacuations as large blaze threatens properties in Otago
"The grass fire is emitting a lot of smoke which is drifting towards Alexandra. If you are in the vicinity of the smoke, please stay inside and keep windows closed," FENZ said.
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5:58pm
Dunedin's 'notorious' Castle St becomes attraction for international tourists
A growing number of tour groups on buses and shuttles are driving by Dunedin's Castle Street – with domestic and international sightseers wanting to head to the student quarter.
Sun, Feb 22
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Officials brace for Dunedin's O-Week after raucous Flo-Week partying
The signs of Saturday's Flo-Week blow-out remained on Castle Street the next day, with shattered glass, bottles, boxes and rubbish lining the road.
Mon, Feb 16
Flares spark late-night fire at Otago home, damage parked car
Officers are seeking CCTV or dashcam footage after flares fired into a Hampden street ignited a home and damaged a vehicle.
Crime and Justice
Thu, Feb 12
How many kids have to die from window blind cords, mum asks
Three-year-old Tilly was found by her then-five-year-old sister in the family's lounge in Hāwera on January 1, 2023.
1:29
Auckland woman arrested over $500k romance scam lasting 18 years
Police alleged the woman, a now 44-year-old from Ellerslie, began communicating with the Dunedin man online in 2006.
Wed, Feb 11
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Takeaways from Trump's address: Heavy patriotism, dark on Democrats
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Drone footage reveals scale of damage from Canterbury floods
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Nightmare leaves innocent Sydney grandpa dead, duo locked up
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Taboo tics like shouting slurs are uncommon in Tourette syndrome
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Trump delivers the longest State of the Union address in history
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Seabed mining company served 'trespass' notice by activist
National and New Zealand First head to head over Hauraki Gulf
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What triggered the high-speed Black Foils SailGP crash
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Scott Robertson lands new gig after All Blacks axing
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Host Alan Cumming thanked the audience for their understanding after a number of outbursts from Tourette's campaigner John Davidson during the show.
Tuesday 9:15am
Host Bradley Walsh was quick to point out one team's missed opportunity in a recent episode of the hit quiz show.
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