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'It's not me' - Wizard can't magic away mystery debt

They've no idea what to make of the strange people who have appeared on the far riverbank....

Dunedin school dismisses 'ghost town' claim

Concerns over incompetent teachers and staff bullying has contributed to a Dunedin school losing around 80 per cent of its students on the first day. One parent believed the school was "stuffed"...

Tindall bouncer on assault charge

The bouncer accused of leaking video footage of England rugby captain Mike Tindall's infamous night in Queenstown has been charged with a violent assault that left a young man in an induced coma.

Olveston House, Dunedin

This Jacobean mansion was designed by London architect Sir Ernest George, and broke all the rules in colonial innovation.

Dunedin: Hi-tech edge to Southern history

Dunedin's lesser-known stately home is surprisingly progressive as well as pretty, finds Kate Roff.

'Flesh-eating' bug case causes concern

Boy freed after Octagon 'occupation'

Dozens of waiting cruise ship passengers and an Occupy Dunedin protester or two applauded when...

NZ cleaning company expanding into Asia

Motorsport: F5000 clean sweep for Lyons