Resident battles rising floodwaters in Dunedin
More than 80 people were forced to flee their homes overnight and Fire and Emergency responded to 34 flood-related callouts overnight. Video / NZ Herald
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Government targets culture shift as school attendance falls before breaks
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South Dunedin residents battle rising water
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National changes its mind on 'financial black hole' for developers
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