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'My clients were very hungry': Frustration over motorists ignoring warnings after bus stuck in Otago flood
Crews had to rescue a 13-seater bus stranded in flood water near Clutha.
'Scary night': Dunedin residents say flood like nothing they've seen before
'Devastating' and 'chaotic' are how people are describing the situation today.
In pictures: Dunedin streets underwater as state of local emergency declared
MetService says Dunedin is still to get the worst of the weather this afternoon.
'Wettest day in a century': How does Dunedin match up with other weather events?
Dunedin's 'wettest day in a century' – but how does it compare with other flooding events?
Otago flooding: Concern overnight for river levels, Dunedin highways closed, NZDF brought in
Dunedin and surrounding areas are enduring a once-in-a-century weather event.
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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Dunedin cut off: Floodwaters close state highways, second rain 'peak' later today, Clutha declares state of emergency
Officials hoping for breaks in the weather to help ease surface flooding.
Evacuated residents flee flooded homes overnight, damage still unknown
‘I’ve got an autistic son who didn’t want to get out of the car.'
State of emergency in Dunedin and retail spending down | Focus Morning Bulletin October 4, 2024
Extreme weather hits the South Island, data shows decrease in retail spending and Land Search and Rescue asks for help. Video / NZ Herald / George Heard
'Threat to life': What you need to know about Otago's red heavy rain warning
It is the first red warning issued for Otago since MetService started the system in 2019.
'Super dumb': Kayakers take on roaring Dunedin Water of Leith rivers
One person described their actions as “Disappointing but not at all surprising”.
Severe flooding in Dunedin
The highest possible weather warning has been issued for Dunedin. Video / Supplied
Dunedin Hospital: Why does it cost so much?
Infrastructure NZ calls for better management of large projects like Dunedin Hospital.
PhD study measures wealth through a Tongan lens
'We invest in our relationships, we invest in our families, we invest in each other.'
Dunedin Hospital scaleback: Nurses issue warning to Government
People will die if plans to scale back are carried out, the Nurses Organisation says.
Sir Ian Taylor: An open letter to the PM on Dunedin Hospital and the future of healthcare
OPINION: Playing one region off against another is cheap politics.
Opinion: Inside Dunedin’s historic hospital cuts protest with 35,000 angry southerners
OPINION: The people were angry – and they say Saturday's scenes are just the start.
Key documents about Dunedin Hospital build yet to be released
Locals have questioned the Government's assertion the cost could blow out to $3 billion.
Mayor of Dunedin supports protesters 'fighting' hospital cuts
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich said residents have the right to be outraged.
'Bloody lied to': Fury in Dunedin as tens of thousands gather to 'fight' hospital cuts
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich said residents have the right to be outraged.
Dunedin march against ‘broken promise’ as new hospital project faces massive cuts
Broken promises and accusations of a government backtrack have fuelled a protest that is expected to draw thousands in defence of Dunedin’s new hospital project. Video / NZ Herald
'The people have spoken': Dunedin council votes to keep Aurora Energy amid financial strain
A total of 760 submissions were received through the consulting period.
Teen charged with threatening to kill after Dunedin school put into lockdown
Police were alerted after a threatening email was sent this morning.
Dunedin students evacuated, school closes for day after threatening email received
The online threat was made as students were arriving for class.
Editorial: More competition on transtasman flights a win for consumers
OPINION: Jetstar's plans to return to Hamilton and Dunedin are a boost for the regions.
Former mayor claims supermarket blocked him entry
Aaron Hawkins had just attended a rally for Palestine with his eight-year-old son.
'Iconic' Hoiho wins Bird of The Year 2024
An iconic NZ bird has just been announced as Bird of The Year.
International flights return to Dunedin Airport
Dunedin Airport has been without international flights since 2020.
Killer who beat man to death with a wheel brace was full of 'righteous anger'
Peter Holmes murdered Jamie Ellis after hearing he had allegedly abused a woman.
'Abusive' allegations at Dunedin strip club spark dancers' protest
It comes as a petition calls to block the establishment of a Calendar Girls in Queenstown.
The village people: Unofficial roadblocks, nunchaku and drug growing claims
Police say they are looking into allegations of rogue behaviour.
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
Robinson bags bronze in Paris, another silver for Aitchison
After a no-throw on her first attempt, Robinson surged into medal contention.