21-year-old pleads guilty over crash that killed cyclist
A Christchurch man has admitted causing the death of a cyclist who succumbed to injuries after a crash in Sumner earlier this year.
'Irreplaceable' family heirloom taken during store break-in
'Irreplaceable' family heirloom taken during store break-in
A Christchurch business is missing $50,000 of clothing and an "irreplaceable" piece of family history after an early-morning burglary at their Addington clothing shop.
US strikes Iran again as hostilities ramp up
US strikes Iran again as hostilities ramp up
The US has struck Iran's coastal defences and missile sites after reimposing a naval blockade of its ports, while Iran threatened to shut off more regional energy exports.
Rising beef prices spark rise of mixed mince
Rising beef prices spark rise of mixed mince
The mix of two minces is picking up in popularity as customers look for alternatives to pricey beef.
Verdicts expected for Genoa bridge collapse
Verdicts expected for Genoa bridge collapse
The bridge collapse during a summer storm in 2018 killed 43 people and exposed ageing infrastructure risks.
Bouncers accused of Canterbury pub assault
Bouncers accused of Canterbury pub assault
Two bouncers have been charged in relation to an alleged assault filmed outside a Canterbury hotel earlier this year.
Better pass rates if working while studying: report
Better pass rates if working while studying: report
An Education Ministry report shows more tertiary students than ever have been working while studying - and most had better pass rates than those who didn't work at all.
Poll shows most don't want super age changed
Poll shows most don't want super age changed
National will face an uphill battle convincing people to lift the superannuation age, with most voters opposed to the idea, according to a new poll.
From homelessness to hopelessness
From homelessness to hopelessness
Tormented by transience, Caitlin McDonald's life was fragile and fleeting. She told her own story in hundreds of videos filmed on her phone.
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Ong discussed in Wellington
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Ong discussed in Wellington
‘‘Disruptive’’ Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong was used by Wellington’s deputy mayor to illustrate a point on ‘‘almost existential threats to democracy’’.
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DCC merger prospects bleak: Lund
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DCC merger prospects bleak: Lund
The Dunedin City Council’s reputation as ‘‘divided and dysfunctional’’ is scaring off potential amalgamation partners, a councillor says.
Prismatic park proving popular
Prismatic park proving popular
Dunedin’s McMillan Park playground reopened this week after a colourful facelift, not a moment too soon for tamariki enjoying their school holidays.
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Neurosurgery services to stay: HNZ
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Neurosurgery services to stay: HNZ
The new Dunedin hospital will have a neurosurgery-equipped operating theatre and the city’s neurosurgery services will remain unchanged, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) says.
Club rallies as cricketer hurt overseas
Club rallies as cricketer hurt overseas
A Dunedin cricketer has had a serious accident while holidaying in Spain and his club has rallied to raise funds to help ease the financial burden.
Inpatient building on the up as steel goes in
Inpatient building on the up as steel goes in
Work on the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building project has got off the ground as installation of vertical structural steel begins.
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Three Dunedin men jailed for exploiting vulnerable teen
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Three Dunedin men jailed for exploiting vulnerable teen
Three Dunedin men — one a respected entertainment scene figure — have been jailed on drug and sex charges against a 15-year-old girl.
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Spain fan savouring sensational semifinal
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Spain fan savouring sensational semifinal
He has never been to Spain, does not speak the language and has never seen La Roja, the Spain national football team, play live before.
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Livestreamer assaulted off-duty police officer in Octagon
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Livestreamer assaulted off-duty police officer in Octagon
An ‘‘out of control’’ Dunedin man was livestreaming when he assaulted an off-duty police officer in the Octagon, a court has heard.
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H5N1 bird flu may be ‘catastrophic’
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H5N1 bird flu may be ‘catastrophic’
There are fears New Zealand’s poultry industry and native bird population could be decimated, following the arrival of H5N1 bird flu.
By-election cost council $375k, candidates $69k
By-election cost council $375k, candidates $69k
The cost of running the by-election after Dunedin’s former mayor and councillor Jules Radich died topped $375,000.