'Murdering ****': Killer of Christchurch woman makes shock guilty plea
A 36-year-old man who pleaded guilty this morning to murdering a Christchurch woman in Parklands in July was yelled at by a person sitting in the public gallery.
Dunedin teen admits threatening to blow up mosque
Dunedin teen admits threatening to blow up mosque
A Dunedin teenager has admitted threatening to blow up a Wellington mosque.
Starmer 'never authorised attacks' on ministers
Starmer 'never authorised attacks' on ministers
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has distanced himself from a briefing by unnamed allies that he would fight any leadership bid.
Fears housing plan will lead to 'rising crime, parties and nuisance'
Fears housing plan will lead to 'rising crime, parties and nuisance'
Residents of the Christchurch suburb of South Brighton are not happy with a plan to build emergency housing apartments on a reserve in their quiet cul-de-sac.
Christchurch shop shop sent stolen vehicles around the world
Christchurch shop shop sent stolen vehicles around the world
A man who sought refugee status in NZ went on to establish a chop shop in Christchurch that received $800,000 worth of stolen cars.
Second former southern top cop implicated in McSkimming scandal
Second former southern top cop implicated in McSkimming scandal
Two former southern district police commanders - Paul Basham and Andrew Coster - have now been named in serious misconduct findings over the handling of sexual offending accusations.
Tall story: Curious Kevin on way to new home
Tall story: Curious Kevin on way to new home
A curious and loving giraffe named Kevin is on a cross-country road trip, travelling from Christchurch's Orana Park to his new home at Hamilton Zoo.
McSkimming accuser faces charges of harassing another officer
McSkimming accuser faces charges of harassing another officer
A woman who accused former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending remains before the court on charges of harassing another police officer and his wife.
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Pest presents opportunity to enter growing market
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Pest presents opportunity to enter growing market
An invasive pest seaweed species has made its home in Otago Harbour, but it may not be all bad news.
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Solar storms send supplier scrambling
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Solar storms send supplier scrambling
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A severe (G4) geomagnetic storm sent Transpower scrambling to remove some South Island electricity transmission lines from service yesterday, in a bid to protect the power grid.
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Woman stole mail while on '15-year bender'
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Woman stole mail while on '15-year bender'
A Dunedin woman who stole mail from around the city says she was on a "15-year bender" at the time.
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Council’s water plan signed off
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Council’s water plan signed off
The Dunedin City Council’s plan for providing water services, and funding them, has been approved.
FENZ called to Little Sisters of the Poor
FENZ called to Little Sisters of the Poor
Firefighters use cutting equipment to remove a loose piece of material from a structure at the Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Rest Home in Brockville yesterday.
Banned driver fesses up
Banned driver fesses up
A man forbidden from driving turned himself in to police after his car ran out of petrol in the middle of a central Dunedin street.
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Young designer inspired by ‘fun and vibrant’ Italy
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Young designer inspired by ‘fun and vibrant’ Italy
Inspired by Italy, pieced together in Dunedin, a young designer’s latest fashion collection showcases the essence of the people from one of the fashion capitals of the world.
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Liquor licence renewed despite opposition
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Liquor licence renewed despite opposition
A Dunedin bar whose landlord appealed to the top echelon of the city council about its expired liquor licence has been allowed to keep selling alcohol
Bowled over
Bowled over
Wakari School pupil Willa Ewing, 8, got a mini bat signed by Black Caps Mark Chapman, Tim Robinson and Zac Foulkes yesterday
Lotto jackpots to record $55 million
Lotto jackpots to record $55 million
Two Dunedin players won second division prizes as Lotto's massive $45 million jackpot went unclaimed last night.
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Work under way to restore sand
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Work under way to restore sand
Sand is being restored on Te Rauone Beach after winter storms made their mark.
Invercargill, Q’town lead home gains
Invercargill, Q’town lead home gains
Invercargill and Queenstown have posted the strongest home value gains among New Zealand’s regional centres, bucking a largely flat national market.