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Flooding blocks a road in Karitane (Brooke Gardiner/3 News)

North Otago rivers at record levels video

North Otago rivers are at record breaking levels after a recent downpour, causing wide road closures and isolating some local communities.

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An aerial view shows severe flooding in Clarksville, north of Maheno

Flooding closes roads, schools video

As heavy rain continues to fall in the South Island, severe flooding has caused numerous roads and two schools to close.

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The Captain Cook Tavern

Last day the busiest for The Cook video

Veteran Dunedin student bar The Cook is enjoying its busiest day in years, as former patrons return for one last drink.

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The beer taps have almost run dry

Farewell to The Cook video

Dunedin students are getting in final drinks as famous watering hole The Cook prepares to turn off the taps tomorrow night.

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A dessert inspired by a TV show

Students cook up TV-inspired treats video

You've probably heard of TV dinners, well students at Otago Polytechnic have been cooking up TV desserts.

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The Captain Cook Tavern's days are numbered

Dunedin students lose another pub video

Dunedin loses yet another iconic student pub this Friday, as The Captain Cook shuts its doors for good.

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There is a growing body of opposition to the plan

Smith mulls Milford tunnel decision video

Conservation Minister Nick Smith says the decision he is about to make is the toughest of his career.

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Judge O'Driscoll has agreed to sit elsewhere

Judge leaves after alleged relationship

A Dunedin judge will no longer be able to sit in the city's courts following an alleged relationship with a Ministry of Justice employee.

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NZ Ski is banning visitors from smoking at The Remarkables ski field in Otago

NZ Ski bans smoking at Remarkables

NZ Ski is banning visitors from smoking at The Remarkables ski field in Otago, believed to be the first ban of its kind in the southern hemisphere.

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Coronet Peak is ready and waiting (photo supplied)

NZ Ski season officially open video

New Zealand's ski season has officially begun, with Queenstown's Coronet Peak welcoming snow-starved locals onto the mountain this morning.

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The Kingston Flyer (AAP)

Saving the Kingston Flyer

Millions of dollars are needed to save one of New Zealand's historic railways for future generations to enjoy, a train enthusiast says.

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Coronet Peak will be the first ski field in Australasia to open (file pic)

Coronet Peak ready to open video

Winter is well and truly here, and for snow sports fans, that's a reason to celebrate.

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Snow Park NZ is a popular ski field in Wanaka's Cardrona Valley

Sale signals end of Snow Park video

Organisers of NZ's Winter Games are scrambling after one of its key freestyle ski venues revealed it is closing its doors to the public.

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The late Allan Hubbard (file pic)

Trial over Hubbard death postponed

The trial of a man accused of accidentally killing South Canterbury Finance founder Allan Hubbard has been postponed.

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The victim is now being cared for by his mother (file)

Dad jailed for selling son

A paedophile who was found guilty of renting his infant son to another man for sexual gratification will spend at least five years in prison.

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Gig Guide - Otago

Gig guide from Undertheradar.co.nz