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'I blacked out for a little bit': Meet the five new All Blacks

Rugby Union · Dunedin

'I blacked out for a little bit': Meet the five new All Blacks

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Five players are on the verge of becoming All Blacks after being named in Scott Robertson’s first squad of the 2025 season . Ollie Norris, Brodie McAlister,...See the Story

Bungling Pair Swap Blame for Tipsy Carpark Confusion

High Wycombe, England · High Wycombe

Bungling Pair Swap Blame for Tipsy Carpark Confusion

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An allegedly drunk duo engaged in a tat-for-tat blame game over who was trying to drive their vehicle out of a Dunedin carpark complex. Police were...See the Story

Man sexually assaulted victim, held knife to her throat

Cab Drivers · Roxburgh

Man sexually assaulted victim, held knife to her throat

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Tyrone Wairepo was jailed for 32 months for a prolonged attack on a woman. PHOTO: FELICITY DEAR A woman who believed she was going fruit picking in Roxburgh instead was sexually assaulted and had a knife held to her throat.See the Story

Magpies may not be a pesky Australian import – new research finds their ancestors thrived in NZ a long time ago

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Shutterstock/Russ JenkinsFor many New Zealanders, the Australian magpie is a familiar, if sometimes vexing, sight. Introduced from Australia in the 1860s, magpies are known for their territorial dive-bombing during nesting season, which has cemented their reputation as an unwelcome import. But our new research reveals a fascinating twist in this narrative. For more than two decades, we have been unearthing fossils from sites near St Bathans in C…Fossils · Otago See the Story

Fear Bill will increase compliance burden

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A Government drive to cut red tape could make the compliance burden on councils worse, the Dunedin City Council fears. The council has asked for...Dunedin, New Zealand · Dunedin See the Story

Recalled heater catches fire in cow shed

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The Serene brand fan heater that caught fire in a Maniototo cow shed this morning. Photo: Supplied/FENZ A volunteer firefighter’s quick actions averted catastrophe this morning at a Maniototo dairy farm where a recalled fan heater caught fire.Otago · Otago Read Article

A fairytale ending after a challenging chapter for the Chris Ruth

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What began as an exceptionally difficult period for The Chris Ruth Centre Trust has found a heartwarming and hopeful conclusion. After the...Dunedin, New Zealand · Dunedin Read Article

Torches shed light on Brighton burglars

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Photo: Getty Images A pair of alleged burglars were betrayed by their torches when an eagle-eyed Brighton resident spotted the lights inside their neighbour's home.Brighton · Brighton Read Article

Hooker’s key to longevity: Few beers, physio, swimming with sons

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Rowan O’Gorman is in his 25th season of premier rugby, and even after notching another remarkable milestone the veteran hooker shows no sign of slowing down.Longevity · Dunedin Read Article

Pianist returns as soloist with DSO

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A 'symphony with a piano accompaniment', Brahms’ monumental Piano Concerto No 2 will be performed by pianist Dr Jian Liu and the Dunedin Symphony...Dunedin, New Zealand · Dunedin Read Article

Game Preview: Otago Nuggets v Tauranga Whai - NZNBL: New Zealand National Basketball League

Night ‘n Day Otago Nuggets (2-15, 11th) v The Northern Group Tauranga Whai (7-10, 9th) When: Friday 27th June, Rapid League 6:30pm, Sal’s NBL 7:30pm Where: Edgar Centre, Dunedin Watch: Live in New Zealand on Sky Sport 3 | USA: ESPN3 | International: FIBA YouTube | TikTok Livestream: sksportnz Box score here Purchase Tickets Here Last Time Out: The Nuggets hosted the red-hot Rams in Dunedin but were overwhelmed from the opening tip, as the visi…Basketball · Dunedin Read Article

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