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![Road-rage hammer attack victim undergoes head surgery, two youths charged](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Road-rage hammer attack victim undergoes head surgery, two youths charged
The violent assault followed an incident involving three vehicles, police said.
![Medical supplies taken from air ambulance recovered in ‘trove of stolen items’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Medical supplies taken from air ambulance recovered in ‘trove of stolen items’
Police recovered the medical items in Dunedin.
![Where Auckland rents rose the fastest in 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Where Auckland rents rose the fastest in 2024
Viewing and listings may be picking up after 'subdued activity' late last year.
![Nudist draws ire of seaside community with ads for naked walking groups](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Nudist draws ire of seaside community with ads for naked walking groups
Not everyone in Kaka Point is pleased with Lloyd Bonnar's idea of freedom.
!['Coronation of a king': Dunedin publican on attending Trump's inauguration](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Coronation of a king': Dunedin publican on attending Trump's inauguration
Michael McCarrigan said the inauguration was like the coronation of a king or queen.
![Opinion: The risks of ‘just asking questions’ in political discourse](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Opinion: The risks of ‘just asking questions’ in political discourse
Coalition partners say the bill is 'dead in the water', yet Act persists.
![QV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
QV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?
We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.
![Shane Te Pou: Ferry fiasco exposes the peril of political flip-flops on infrastructure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Shane Te Pou: Ferry fiasco exposes the peril of political flip-flops on infrastructure
OPINION: Nobody will get all they want – but it’s better than getting nothing,
![Man arrested for allegedly stealing supplies, lifesaving drugs from air ambulance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Man arrested for allegedly stealing supplies, lifesaving drugs from air ambulance
The 31yo accused is also alleged to have committed two more burglaries at the weekend.
![Sea lion city! What’s it like to have these guys as your neighbour?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Sea lion city! What’s it like to have these guys as your neighbour?
Reporter Sierra and the St. Kilda Scouts introduce us to the Dunedin sea lions, who are making a stunning comeback thanks to years of conservation efforts.
!['Spiritual healer' jailed for sex assaults gets early release despite lack of insight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Spiritual healer' jailed for sex assaults gets early release despite lack of insight
Sonny Chin maintained touching his clients indecently was part of the healing process.
!['A blip': Man's defence for indecent assault on waitress](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'A blip': Man's defence for indecent assault on waitress
A drunk man who groped a waitress has been sentenced to community work.
![Big budget, small NZ town: Florence Pugh turns heads as Netflix films down south](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Big budget, small NZ town: Florence Pugh turns heads as Netflix films down south
An adaptation of a classic American novel is currently being filmed across NZ.
![‘Apparently I have passed away’: Dunedin woman writes own death notice before dying on New Year’s Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Apparently I have passed away’: Dunedin woman writes own death notice before dying on New Year’s Day
Bee Chittock suffered from a rare genetic condition.
![Lotto: Are you tonight’s lucky $1 million first division winner?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Lotto: Are you tonight’s lucky $1 million first division winner?
$1 million struck by single ticket - Powerball to jackpot.
![‘Please just walk off’: Threat made by phone prompts Dunedin-bound flight drama](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Please just walk off’: Threat made by phone prompts Dunedin-bound flight drama
Passengers spent nearly four hours sat on the tarmac, unable to disembark.
![Dunedin-bound passengers forced off flight in Auckland Airport security incident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Dunedin-bound passengers forced off flight in Auckland Airport security incident
Air New Zealand apologises for any distress and inconvenience felt by passengers.
![‘In fairyland’: Couple in disbelief after $4.3m Powerball win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘In fairyland’: Couple in disbelief after $4.3m Powerball win
The pair said they got no sleep that night and are still in 'fairyland' after their win.
![From fear to fascination: How to watch out for sharks this summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
From fear to fascination: How to watch out for sharks this summer
"It's like feeding a dog under the table; one day a hand goes down, someone gets bitten."
![Napier Port teams up with partner port to buy $36m dredging ship](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Napier Port teams up with partner port to buy $36m dredging ship
The investment means Napier Port will co-own a dredging ship.
![Severe thunderstorm, rain warnings for Canterbury areas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Severe thunderstorm, rain warnings for Canterbury areas
MetService has issued two severe thunderstorm warnings and torrential rain is possible.