Ruth Richardson agrees to debate Willis on NZ's finances
Former Finance Minster Ruth Richardson has agreed to a challenge from the current finance minister to debate her.
Life sentence for Qld beach killer who spent years in hiding
Life sentence for Qld beach killer who spent years in hiding
After fatally stabbing Toyah Cordingley on an isolated beach in far-north Queensland, former nurse Rajwinder Singh ran away "like a gutless coward".
Smoked salmon sold in Dunedin recalled over Listeria fears
Smoked salmon sold in Dunedin recalled over Listeria fears
Two Akaroa King Salmon products, sold in Dunedin and Christchurch, have been recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Five things to know about the proposed RMA replacements
Five things to know about the proposed RMA replacements
The government unveiled its proposed replacement bills for the Resource Management Act on Tuesday afternoon, totalling about 750 pages.
Supreme Court rules disabled family carers are homeworkers
Supreme Court rules disabled family carers are homeworkers
Parents who care for their severely disabled adult children have been recognised as homeworkers and are entitled to receive the minimum wage, following a landmark ruling today from the country’s top court.
'Denying everyone and seeing what sticks': The toll of ACC's squeeze
'Denying everyone and seeing what sticks': The toll of ACC's squeeze
Each day, Jacob Hamlin measures his life in four-hour windows - the amount of time he can manage before his brain "stops working".
Former nurse denies threatening to hurt Israeli patients
Former nurse denies threatening to hurt Israeli patients
A former nurse will be tried for allegedly threatening violence towards Israeli patients after a video of an inflammatory rant from an Australian hospital went viral.
Former top southern cop breaks silence
Former top southern cop breaks silence after scathing police report
Former Southern District Commander Paul Basham has broken his silence following the scathing report by the police watchdog.
Major changes in store as govt reveals RMA replacement
Major changes in store as govt reveals RMA replacement
The coalition's replacement of the Resource Management Act (RMA) will force councils to compensate landowners for significant restrictions that impact developments.
Ammo find sparks lockdown at Port Otago
Ammo find sparks lockdown at Port Otago
A specialist police unit was dispatched and Port Otago was in lockdown for several hours after ammunition of an unknown origin was discovered.
'Our wonderful Amy': Tramper who died on West Coast named
'Our wonderful Amy': Tramper who died on West Coast named
Police have released the name of the 53-year-old woman who died while tramping on the West Coast last week.
Schools called out over inappropriate spending
'Personal' activities, cruises, travel: Schools called out over inappropriate spending
Auditors have called out schools for spending their money on boat cruises, food for local families and travel for principals - and in some cases their partners.
Man arrested over fatal Auckland bus stabbing
Man arrested over fatal Auckland bus stabbing
A man has been arrested over a fatal bus stabbing in Auckland's Glenn Innes on Monday night.
Sex tape charge against former govt employee dropped
Sex tape charge against former govt employee dropped
An ex-government employee who was caught with footage of the Christchurch mosque shootings has had a sex-tape charge against him dropped.
Firefighter killed; searing heat raises danger levels
Firefighter killed; searing heat raises danger levels
A firefighter killed while battling a fierce bushfire is being hailed for his courage as fire season ramps up with more hot and dry weather forecast.
Two confirmed dead in North Island house fire
Two confirmed dead in North Island house fire
Two people are dead after a house fire at Foxton Beach.
Childcare provider removes detergent after burns incident
Childcare provider removes detergent after burns incident
The dishwashing chemical mistakenly used on a slip and slide, injuring five children at Kindercare in Woolston, has been removed from childcare centres.
Powerful earthquake rattles Japan
Powerful earthquake rattles Japan
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan late on Monday, prompting orders for about 90,000 residents to evacuate.
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Massages were ‘uncomfortable’ and ‘bizarre’
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Massages were ‘uncomfortable’ and ‘bizarre’
Two women have accused a Dunedin masseuse of sexually assaulting them in a mall massage parlour, a court has heard.
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Droves of visitors to set city abuzz
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Droves of visitors to set city abuzz
Dunedin might start bulging at the seams this week — what with Christmas shoppers, four University of Otago graduations and five cruise ships in port.