Dunedin-born designer bringing danger back to play
Boulders balancing on small wheels, palm trees hanging five metres in the air and monkey bars at odd angles - Dunedin-born designer Mike Hewson creates some gnarly spaces.
Cargo plane crashes in Kentucky
Cargo plane crashes in Kentucky
UPS says one of its cargo planes with three crew on board crashed in the US state of Kentucky, with police saying injuries are being reported.
'So special': Beckham receives knighthood
'So special': Beckham receives knighthood
Football great David Beckham has been knighted by King Charles in recognition of his decades-long contribution to sport and charitable causes.
Pope calls for rethink about migrants' treatment in US
Pope calls for rethink about migrants' treatment in US
Pope Leo has called for "deep reflection" about the way migrants are being treated in the US under President Donald Trump's administration.
New drugs 'life-changing' for diabetes young
New drugs 'life-changing' for diabetes young
New drugs targeting weight loss and diabetes management can help lower the number of young people affected by type 2 diabetes, a paediatrician says.
Open to changing controversial Nazi exhibit
Open to changing controversial Nazi exhibit
The owner of a South Canterbury museum featuring a controversial Nazi exhibit says he's open to making changes to the display.
Tom Phillips recordings: Why police not prosecuting news website
Tom Phillips recordings: Why police not prosecuting news website
Opinion pieces have been published about the standoff between police and Stuff, after the news website posted police audio from the night fugitive dad Tom Phillips was shot dead.
Secondary school teachers on afternoon strike
Secondary school teachers on afternoon strike
More than 20,000 secondary school teachers will go on strike this afternoon.
Less Māori in school curriculums defended
Less Māori in school curriculums defended
Draft school curriculums contain less Māori because they are more specific about what teachers should teach, the Ministry of Education says.
Former US vice-president Dick Cheney dies
Former US vice-president Dick Cheney dies
Dick Cheney, a driving force behind the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, was considered by presidential historians as one of the most powerful vice presidents in America's history.
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Property market stable
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Property market stable
Homes in many parts of Dunedin slipped in value, industrial property gained a little and the situation overall was flat.
Murderer refuses to front Parole Board
Murderer refuses to front Parole Board
A Dunedin murderer, who has been locked up for more than 18 years, has refused to front the Parole Board for the third time.
Life in prison possible for Cosy Dell rapist
Life in prison possible for Cosy Dell rapist
A Dunedin man who broke into a flat and raped a student could now face a life behind bars.
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Proctor probes 'dangerous' fireworks incident
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Proctor probes 'dangerous' fireworks incident
The University of Otago Proctor is investigating "dangerous and unacceptable behaviour" which saw both police and firefighters shot at with fireworks in Dunedin’s student quarter on Monday night.
Final tips as students start NCEA, scholarship exams
Final tips as students start NCEA, scholarship exams
About 5100 students across Otago began their NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship exams yesterday.
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Men’s health policies need work: advocate
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Men’s health policies need work: advocate
Co-ordinated action is needed across research, government policy and health services when it comes to men’s health.
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Ensuring the night goes off with a bang
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Ensuring the night goes off with a bang
Dunedin is gearing up to celebrate democracy with a dash of detonation.
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‘Serious pressure’ for more urgent crisis services
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‘Serious pressure’ for more urgent crisis services
Mental health call lines are under serious pressure and risk not getting to patients on time, a government advisory group has found.
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Raceday never looked so stylish
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Raceday never looked so stylish
Five months after beginning to sew, an Invercargill woman claimed second place at Wingatui’s raceday fashion show with her original garment design.
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Inspection finds flats wanting
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Inspection finds flats wanting
New heat pumps and other amenities have been installed at some of Dunedin’s worst properties