Person falls into pit at Christchurch transfer station
Firefighters had to be called after a person fell into the pit at a rubbish transfer station in Christchurch.
$1m reward offered in hunt for alleged cop killer
$1m reward offered in hunt for alleged cop killer
Offering a million-dollar reward for information leading to the arrest of Australia's most wanted man isn't a sign investigators have hit a dead end, police say.
Blood moon stuns in southern skies
Blood moon a stunning sight for early risers
Updated 10.00 am
Early risers had an opportunity to bask in the crimson glow of the blood moon this morning.
Suspected burglar shot dead at business near Phillips search area
Suspected burglar shot dead at business near Phillips search area
Updated 9.12 am
A suspected burglar has been shot dead by a police officer at a commercial property in Waitomo this morning.
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Outdoor education proposal alarms
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Outdoor education proposal alarms
New Zealand students risk losing their connection with nature if a controversial proposal from the government to change the status of outdoor education in schools gets the go ahead, a Dunedin...
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Former school head remembered fondly
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Former Queen’s High head Dame Pat Harrison dies
If you were one of Dame Pat Harrison’s students, the one thing you could be sure of was that she believed you "could be, and would be, successful" in life.
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Candidates air views at first debate night
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Candidates air views at first debate night
A clear winner may not have emerged from last night’s key debate of candidates for the Dunedin City Council, but the packed crowd had plenty of content to consider.
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Candidate profile viewership ‘does not bode well’
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Candidate profile viewership ‘does not bode well’
Viewership of the Dunedin City Council’s local election candidate profiles "does not bode well for voter turnout", mayor Jules Radich says.
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Burnout bug taking off with women
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Burnout bug taking off with women
More than a hint of pink was in evidence as the Girls Burnout competition visited Clutha for the first time at the weekend.
One seriously hurt at rural Canterbury property
One seriously hurt at rural Canterbury property
Hato Hone St John Ambulance says a person has been airlifted to hospital, after being seriously injured in a rural area north of Christchurch.
Fencer ‘surprised’ by win at awards
Fencer ‘surprised’ by win at awards
Dunedin fencer Galen Monks continues to nail it after teaching himself the trade as a boy.
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Stalker forced woman out of her home
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Stalker forced woman out of her home
A Dunedin man’s stalking behaviour forced his victim out of her home and caused her to give up "what felt like everything" for her own safety, a court has heard.
Geared up for good
Geared up for good
Harley Davidson duo Jane and Owen Jones, of Dunedin, prepare to take their motorcycle on a United We Ride charity event for the Salvation Army on Saturday.
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Protests swell as Palestinians face ‘existential threat’
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Protests swell as Palestinians face ‘existential threat’
A grassroots approach is needed to make a change because decision-makers are not doing anything, a Dunedin Justice for Palestine rally organiser says.
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Candidates’ transport views shared
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Candidates’ transport views shared
Dunedin's council hopefuls have outlined their visions for the future of Dunedin’s transport infrastructure, ahead of next month’s election.
Father's Day armed robbery leaves restaurant staff in tears
Father's Day armed robbery leaves restaurant staff in tears
Armed robbers have left a restaurant crew shaken and tearful, as they geared up for a busy Father's Day.
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‘Abysmal’ snowfall forces closures
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‘Abysmal’ snowfall forces closures
Winter snowfall has been "abysmal" for many southern skifields this year, particularly near Wanaka which had its second-lowest winter average snowfall on record.
Beloved Sydney shark attack victim mourned
Beloved Sydney shark attack victim mourned
A surfer fatally mauled in a shark attack has been remembered as a beloved husband, father, brother, mate and the favourite son of a local boardriders' club.
Peters wants to make KiwiSaver contributions 10%
Peters wants to make KiwiSaver contributions 10%
NZ First leader Winston Peters has promised to make KiwiSaver compulsory, with contributions from employers and employees rising to 10 percent and tax cuts to curb the extra cost.
Teacher pay offer 'fair': Public Service Commissioner
Teacher pay offer 'fair': Public Service Commissioner
Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche says the latest pay offer for primary school teachers is strong, fair and addresses cost-of-living pressures.