House fire occupants believed missing
People are missing after a fire tore through a house in Bay of Plenty.
Pedestrian dies in early-morning crash
Pedestrian dies in early-morning crash
A pedestrian has died after a crash in the Northland town of Dargaville.
Warning more food banks will close
Warning more food banks will close
More food banks will "undoubtedly" close after govt funding dries up next year, the Salvation Army says, despite a Budget commitment to keep pumping some money into the system.
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First families move into homes under philanthropic scheme
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First families move into homes under philanthropic scheme
Chace Moody reckons without Roger Fewtrell, his young family would not have been able to buy their first home.
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Council silent on ‘major event’
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Council silent on ‘major event’
The council is staying tight-lipped over a ‘‘major event’’ proposed for Dunedin being discussed behind closed doors today.
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Car crimes driving repair demand
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Car crimes driving repair demand
While groups of youths run rampant causing severe damage to countless stolen cars, it is up to Dunedin panel beaters to clean up after them.
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Prospect of sealing road gets closer
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Prospect of sealing road gets closer
Residents concerned about the safety of a pothole-ridden, gravel Dunedin road are buoyed the council has taken a step towards sealing it.
Starry, starry nights for Speight’s chimney
Starry, starry nights for Speight’s chimney
Illuminating the Dunedin skyline is a projection featuring three stars upon the chimney at Speight’s Brewery.
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Lion cites group’s actions in support for Bill
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Lion cites group’s actions in support for Bill
New Zealand’s biggest alcohol company says the actions of a small, student-led Dunedin group were why liquor laws needed to change.
‘Always being active’ keeps centenarian motoring
‘Always being active’ keeps centenarian motoring
Joan Hardey raises a glass as she nears 100 years — and is showing no signs of slowing down.
Remains of man missing for year found
Remains of man missing for year found
Human skeletal remains located on the Portobello coastline have been identified as those of a ‘‘kind-hearted fella’’ who went missing nearby in May last year.
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Boss ‘very embarrassed’ after groping women at work party
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Boss ‘very embarrassed’ after groping women at work party
A Dunedin forestry boss groped two women working at a bar during his company party, a court has heard.
Imagine food, glorious food
Imagine food, glorious food
Do you fill up more at the supermarket when you’re hungry? Scientific research might confirm why.
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‘I just ended up staying’
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‘I just ended up staying’
John McIntosh was in a drug-fuelled haze when he finally decided to become a New Zealand citizen after seven decades in this country.
Gulf Harbour body trial: Woman may have been detained in suitcase before she died
Gulf Harbour body trial: Woman may have been detained in suitcase before she died
A Chinese woman whose body was found floating in Auckland’s Gulf Harbour might have been detained in a suitcase before she died, a forensic scientist says.
Missing Kiwi found alive in Paris hospital
Kiwi with Parkinson’s missing for three days found alive in Paris hospital
A New Zealand man with Parkinson's disease who went missing in Paris for three days has been found alive in hospital.
Dog owners warned of fatbergs on Nelson beach
Dog owners warned of fatbergs on Nelson beach
Nelson dog owners are being warned to keep an eye out for fatbergs washed up on Tāhunanui Beach following recent heavy rain.
El Niño 'well and truly on its way'
'Well and truly on its way': El Niño set to peak over NZ summer
An El Niño that peaks over the New Zealand summer is now very likely, bringing with it the risks of drought, extremely hot days and wildfire.
Fire at PM's electorate office treated as suspicious
Fire at PM's electorate office treated as suspicious
Police are treating a fire at Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's Auckland electorate office as suspicious.
UK police face backlash after dying teen handcuffed
UK police face backlash after dying teen handcuffed
British police are facing a national backlash over the case of an 18-year-old student who was handcuffed as he lay dying from stab wounds after his killer falsely alleged a racist attack.