National promises stricter laws on sexual consent
National is promising to modernise laws on sexual consent, saying there must be consent before sex every time, rather than assuming it has been given.
Police look to seize Ashburton cannabis grower's home
Police look to seize Ashburton cannabis grower's home
A woman who turned part of her house into a “sophisticated” cannabis-growing operation used some of the drugs to pay tradies doing renovations on the property.
Banned driver flipped off tourists then crashed into campervan
Banned driver flipped off tourists then crashed into campervan
A disqualified driver who made an obscene gesture at a tourist campervan he was passing failed to see an oncoming campervan and crashed into it.
Two US military personnel killed as Iran war re-intensifies
Two US military personnel killed as Iran war re-intensifies
The US military said two of its personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing after an Iranian attack, while Iran's supreme leader said Washington would pay for "seeking to incite war"...
Police, tribunal involved in neighbourhood cat custody battle
Police, tribunal involved in neighbourhood cat custody battle
A woman who moved house and took the neighbours’ cat with her has been ordered to return it after police were called and a tribunal got involved.
Obituary: Brian Foley, plumber
Obituary: Brian Foley, plumber
Brian Foley was always going to follow his father and become a plumber.
Doctors plan strike as ACC refuses rights to speak about concerns
Doctors plan strike as ACC refuses rights to speak about concerns
The union for senior doctors says ACC's refusal to guarantee its clinicians' right to speak publicly about concerns for patients is having a gagging effect on staff.
Next stop PM - Andy Burnham elected as UK Labour leader
Next stop PM - Andy Burnham elected as UK Labour leader
Andy Burnham, nicknamed the "King of the North", has been elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party, the final step before becoming its seventh prime minister in a decade.
Ninety kākāpō to be vaccinated against bird flu
Ninety kākāpō to be vaccinated against bird flu
The Kākāpō Recovery Programme is positive about the vaccination programme rolling out, as the deadly bird flu arrives on our shores.
Open wide
Open wide
Aubrey Mitchell, 3, of Dunedin, plays in the hippopotamus at Fros-Tee’s Mini Golf, St Kilda, yesterday. The 18-hole course is in John Wilson Ocean Dr, beside the Marlow Park playground.
Students lay down the law across the ditch
Students lay down the law across the ditch
Complicated and arcane Australian tax law proved a breeze for two University of Otago students who demonstrated their mastery of the moot.
Food fest a winter warmer
Food fest a winter warmer
Taking advantage of the food trucks at the University of Otago campus in Dunedin last night are (from left) Shania Morado, of Balclutha, and Mystica Amarasekara and Sheron Perera, both of Whangārei.
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Ex-rest-home demolition starts
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Ex-rest-home demolition starts
Neighbours of Dunedin’s dilapidated former Glamis Hospital will be ‘‘cracking the Champagne’’ now the building is being reduced to rubble, a developer says.
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Controversial IT firm cleared in uni report
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Controversial IT firm cleared in uni report
A Silicon Valley tech firm said to have ties to the Israel Defence Force (IDF) has been cleared to partner with the University of Otago.
Duck feeding put on hold as bird flu precaution
Duck feeding put on hold as bird flu precaution
A halt on duck feeding has ruffled some feathers among Dunedin Botanic Garden visitors , but a bird flu expert calls it a ‘‘sensible’’ decision.
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Dejected cheerio to Dunedin’s Weet-Bix TRYathlon
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Dejected cheerio to Dunedin’s Weet-Bix TRYathlon
Scrapping Dunedin’s Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a ‘‘really disappointing’’ blow for children wanting to give it their all, Sport Otago’s boss says.
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'Man up': Judge slammed for ‘victim blaming’
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'Man up': Judge slammed for ‘victim blaming’
A Dunedin judge has been slammed for saying a victim needed to "man up" after his ex-partner shared intimate photos of him.
Former political candidate loses name suppression
Former political candidate loses name suppression
A former political figure and veteran protester who spat on a bar worker then fled police is "not proud of the way he responded".
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Nurse deregistered after stealing more than $20K from patients
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Nurse deregistered after stealing more than $20K from patients
A Dunedin nurse who stole the wallets of vulnerable patients and fleeced them for more than $20,000 has had his professional registration cancelled.
Nothing stops hungry livestock
Nothing stops hungry livestock
Sheep brave the snow at Lee Stream to tuck into supplementary feed they were given last week.