Australia eyes tougher gun laws in wake of Bondi attack
Tighter rules around gun ownership could be rapidly rolled out in Australia after a licensed firearm user and his son killed at least 15 people in a terrorist attack.
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Medical centre ditches after-hours service
Medical centre ditches after-hours service
The Mornington Medical Centre is no longer providing an after-hours care service, as Dunedin Urgent Doctors moves to a 24/7 model.
Two found dead at director's LA home
Homicide probe after two found dead at director's Hollywood home
Updated 5.05 pm
Two people have been found dead at the Los Angeles home of actor-director-producer Rob Reiner in an apparent homicide, police say.
'Antisemitism in all its ugliness and cruelty': Luxon on Bondi attack
'Antisemitism in all its ugliness and cruelty': Luxon on Bondi attack
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the terror attack at Bondi Beach yesterday "appears to have been an act of antisemitism in all its ugliness and cruelty".
Security stepped up for NZ's Jewish community
Security stepped up for NZ's Jewish community after Bondi terror attack
Security measures have been increased for the Jewish community across New Zealand after the Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney.
Climbers overdue as heavy weather hits Aoraki Mt Cook
Climbers overdue as heavy weather hits Aoraki Mt Cook
Two climbers on Aoraki Mt Cook are overdue from their climb as strong winds and heavy rain hamper search and rescue efforts.
Tourist charged with eight counts of attempted murder over Queensland hit-and-run
Tourist charged with eight counts of attempted murder over Queensland hit-and-run
Updated 4.05 pm
A tourist has been charged with eight counts of attempted murder after allegedly ploughing his car into pedestrians in what Queensland police say was a deliberate hit-and-run.
Canterbury crash blocks part of SH1
Canterbury crash blocks part of SH1
State Highway 1 is down to one lane south of Dunsandel after a car hit a powerpole shortly before noon today.
Manhunt following North Island double homicide
Manhunt following North Island double homicide
Police investigating a double homicide in the central North Island have released an image of a man they're describing as a person of interest.
Dramatic footage of car 'crushed' by logging truck emerges
Dramatic footage of car 'crushed' by logging truck emerges
Dramatic footage has emerged of a crash involving a logging truck and a car carrying a woman and her 1-year-old son on Dunedin's Southern Motorway last week.
'Good neighbourhood watch' catches teens on property
'Good neighbourhood watch' catches teens on property
Two teenagers who allegedly burgled a Dunedin sleepout were arrested after being dobbed in by vigilant neighbours, police say.
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Big-spending Simms stumped up thousands for teammates
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Big-spending Simms stumped up thousands for teammates
Unsuccessful Dunedin mayoral candidate Andrew Simms has declared campaign costs of $45,000 and has stumped up tens of thousands more for his teammates.
Bystander who tackled Bondi shooter hailed as hero
Bystander who tackled Bondi shooter hailed as hero
A bystander captured on video tackling and disarming an armed man during Sunday's deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach has been hailed as a hero whose actions saved lives.
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Study spurred by desire to make a difference
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Study spurred by desire to make a difference
Watching major corporations spend more on dinner for a client than a charity can make in a week was deeply frustrating for Linda Taylor.
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Capping off another year at regalia hire service
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Capping off another year at regalia hire service
The worst part of the job is doing "the sniff test" for "the smellies".
Throngs of graduands through central city
Throngs of graduands through central city
University of Otago graduands parade in George St, Dunedin, on their way to the Dunedin Town Hall, on Saturday.
Moana pool hydroslide reopens to relief of city’s children
Moana pool hydroslide reopens to relief of city’s children
The Meintjes brothers spent much of yesterday morning slip-sliding away at Moana Pool’s refurbished hydroslide.
Love on the court: Special Olympics couple shoot hoops
Love on the court: Special Olympics couple shoot hoops
The annual Special Olympics is about more than the love of the game — friendships are forged and sometimes true love is also discovered.
Right note for Christmas
Right note for Christmas
The Dunedin Salvation Army band strike up Deck the Halls during the Port Chalmers and District Lions Christmas music concert held at Iona Church yesterday.
In fine voice
In fine voice
Members of the Cantores Choir perform Christmas carols at Tūhura Otago Museum yesterday.