Thousands of shoplifting complaints not investigated across NZ
More than 5000 complaints of shoplifting below $500 were not forwarded for investigation while a controversial police directive was in place, documents released to RNZ reveal.
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White supremacist making Christchurch mayoral bid
White supremacist Philip Arps making Christchurch mayoral bid
White supremacist Philip Arps is making a bid for the Christchurch mayoralty.
Tsunami activity 'still a threat to human life'
Tsunami activity 'still a threat to human life'
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Civil Defence officials say tsunami activity around New Zealand resulting from the giant quake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula is "still a threat to human life".
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Warning of ‘slumlord’ exploitation
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Warning of ‘slumlord’ exploitation
A Dunedin student left traumatised by her horror flatting experience has sounded a warning to civic leaders over the "unsafe" state of the city’s housing.
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‘Remarkable’ award honours roots
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‘Remarkable’ award honours roots
Sir Ian Taylor says he has only been able to join the likes of Walt Disney in receiving a global innovation award because he set up his company in Dunedin.
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Council collects $2 million in fines
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Council collects $2 million in fines
The Dunedin City Council is reaping the reward of skyrocketing parking fines as infringements drop and revenue rises.
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Council open to options for former theatre
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Council open to options for former theatre
The old Fortune Theatre in Dunedin is headed towards a sale, but the city council could be open to a cheap deal for a community group.
Lotto 2503
Lotto 2503
Results from last night's Lotto draw
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‘Gutted’ at lack of interest in filling shoes
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‘Gutted’ at lack of interest in filling shoes
A departing Saddle Hill Community Board stalwart says he is "gutted" at the apparent lack of interest in replacing him.
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Lead-soil rule review idea nixed
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Lead-soil rule review idea nixed
An independent review of Dunedin’s contentious rules for lead-soil testing requirements is the only "credible" way forward, a critic says.
Being away during tsunami threat hard
Being away during tsunami threat hard
A pair of Japanese exchange students in Dunedin say it is hard being away from family when natural disasters are threatening their home.
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Rape victim: 'I don’t know how I will move on from this'
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Rape victim: 'I don’t know how I will move on from this'
A Dunedin man has been jailed for his involvement in a gang-related drug ring and raping a woman on New Year’s Eve.
Book bus service reduced during maintenance
Book bus service reduced during maintenance
The beloved Dunedin book buses will be running a reduced service over the next few weeks while building maintenance is conducted at their home base in the Civic Centre.
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Bank robber said he had gun in bag
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Bank robber said he had gun in bag
A heavily disguised man robbed a bank with a hammer and passed a threatening note to the teller telling her he had a gun in his bag.
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Building product access ‘good step forward’
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Building product access ‘good step forward’
Access to overseas building products is a "lifeline" for the construction industry, but it could still take time for designers to risk trying new materials, a Dunedin builder says.
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Call for inquiry after collusion revealed
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Call for inquiry after collusion revealed
Public health researchers across New Zealand are calling for an independent public inquiry after it was revealed New Zealand First has been colluding with international tobacco giants.
Shanghai relocates 280,000 amid storm
Shanghai relocates 280,000 amid storm
Shanghai has relocated more than 280,000 people, halted flights and ferries as a tropical storm whips eastern China with gales and heavy rain.
Jackson accuses govt of rigging next election
Jackson accuses govt of rigging next election
Labour MP Willie Jackson has accused the government of trying to rig next year's election through its move to block people from being able to enrol for 12 days before voting day.
Pacific islands on tsunami watch
Pacific islands on tsunami watch
Pacific island nations are on alert for possible tsunami waves, following today's powerful earthquake off Russia.
Teen girl leaves trail of damage in stolen car
Teen girl leaves trail of damage in stolen car
A Dunedin teenager crashed into up to four parked cars after stealing her caregivers’ vehicle for a late-night drive, police say.