Timaru brings best-tasting tap water title back south
A Canterbury town's water supply has been judged the best-tasting tap water in New Zealand at the 2025 IXOM National Water Taste Test competition.
Man jailed for 19 years after murder guilty plea
Man jailed for 19 years after murder guilty plea
The man who admitted to murdering an Ellerslie couple has been sentenced to at least 19 years in prison in the High Court at Auckland on Friday.
ACC chair Tracey Batten resigns
ACC chair Tracey Batten resigns
The chair of the Accident Compensation Corporation has resigned.
Woman drowned in spa pool after night of drinking
Christchurch woman's death accidental, drowned in spa pool: coroner
A Christchurch woman accidentally drowned in her spa pool after returning home from a night of drinking at a Christmas party, a coroner has found.
Eye surgeon barred from entering Canterbury
Eye surgeon to be released from prison, unable to enter Canterbury
A Christchurch eye surgeon who was sent to prison for attempting to kill his landlord will be banned from entering the Canterbury region after he is released next month.
Unlicenced driver blew nearly three times over limit: police
Unlicenced driver blew nearly three times over limit: police
A 64-year-old Dunedin man caught driving nearly three times over the legal breath alcohol limit has never held a New Zealand driver's licence.
Christchurch man believed killed trying to save wounded soldiers in Ukraine
Christchurch man believed killed trying to save wounded soldiers in Ukraine
A Christchurch man who died in Ukraine while helping the country's war efforts had earlier said he was living the dream.
Man named, charged after Liverpool attack
Man named, charged after Liverpool attack
British police charged a 53-year-old man after a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool football fans during a victory parade earlier this week, injuring dozens.
Housing confidence hits 14-year high: survey
Housing confidence hits 14-year high: survey
Housing confidence is at its highest level in 14 years according to an ASB survey.
Power cuts after possible tornado rips through Hamilton
Power cuts after possible tornado rips through Hamilton
Emergency services and council staff are helping with the clean after a possible tornado ripped through suburbs in Hamilton.
No work yet on National's nurse scheme: Health Ministry
No work yet on National's nurse scheme: Health Ministry
No work has been done on the nurse bonding and relocation schemes National campaigned on in the election, the Health Ministry has confirmed.
Some parents could be prosecuted over truancy
Some parents could be prosecuted over truancy
Parents who repeatedly refuse to send their children to school are more likely to be prosecuted as the government cracks down on truancy.
Seymour vows straight talk, Peters fires up campaign
Seymour vows straight talk, Peters fires up campaign
David Seymour has vowed to keep speaking freely as he takes over as deputy prime minister.
School didn't go to police over major theft
School didn't go to police over major theft
A Dunedin secondary school decided not to contact police after discovering a staff member "misappropriated" almost $365,000 over five years.
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Cafe closed, life savings gone and $491k in debt
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Cafe closed, life savings gone and $491k in debt
A failed cafe has cost a Dunedin businessman his "entire life savings" and left his company owing nearly $500,000.
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Dunedin residents facing 10.7% rates rise
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Dunedin residents facing 10.7% rates rise
Dunedin residents face a rates rise of 10.7% and councillors have been warned planned capital spending is so high it could be a struggle to deliver everything.
Outreach initiative marking 10th visit
Outreach initiative marking 10th visit
Tūhura Otago Museum may have become a victim of its own success.
Man carrying knives arrested
Man carrying knives arrested
A Dunedin man carrying six knives allegedly threatened a St Kilda woman early yesterday before pulling a blade on police.
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Wildlife capital status gets boost from council
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Wildlife capital status gets boost from council
Dunedin's status as the wildlife capital of New Zealand is more secure thanks to $1.2 million in council backing to expand pest elimination efforts, a leader at Predator Free Dunedin says.
Speech contest winner gets ‘heart-warming’ response from peers
Speech contest winner gets ‘heart-warming’ response from peers
Receiving a roaring haka was a "heart-warming" moment for a Dunedin secondary student who took top honours in a Māori speech competition.