Andrew Coster resigns as head of Social Investment Agency
Updated 12.55 pm
Former police commissioner Andrew Coster has resigned as chief executive of the Social Investment Agency, effective immediately.
Massive haul of stolen pounamu seized in Dunedin
Massive haul of stolen pounamu seized in Dunedin
Almost a tonne of "brazenly paraded" stolen pounamu has been seized in Dunedin and a 29-year-old man arrested.
Former political figure flees Dunedin police after alleged bar brawl
Former political figure flees Dunedin police after alleged bar brawl
A former political figure has been released on bail after an alleged Dunedin bar brawl.
Mosque terrorist likely to give evidence at Court of Appeal hearing
Mosque terrorist likely to give evidence at Court of Appeal hearing
The white supremacist terrorist who murdered 51 people in the Christchurch terror attack is expected to give evidence in an attempt to overturn his conviction and life sentence.
Door smashed, jewellery taken in Sallies store burglary
Door smashed, jewellery taken in Sallies store burglary
Jewellery was taken and a large glass door smashed in an early morning burglary at a Salvation Army store in Christchurch.
Govt needs to get carbon credit story straight - lawyer
Govt needs to get carbon credit story straight - lawyer
Cabinet ministers need to get their story straight about whether New Zealand will buy offshore credits to meet its Paris Agreement promises, a climate lawyer says.
Waiting for Santa's arrival
Waiting for Santa's arrival
Hazel Scoullar (4) and Mirana Hobman (4), lollipops in hand waiting for the big guy in red's magical arrival.
Family of girl who died ice-skating angry at lack of inquiry
Family of girl who died ice-skating angry at lack of inquiry
The parents of a 13-year-old Christchurch girl who died after hitting her head while ice skating are angry the coroner will not open an inquiry into her death, saying they fear the same thing could happen again.
Putin warns Europe: if you want war, then Russia will defeat you
Putin warns Europe: if you want war, then Russia will defeat you
Vladimir Putin warned European powers that if they started a war with Russia then Moscow was ready to fight and that the defeat of European powers would be so absolute there would be no one left to negotiate a peace deal.
'No political agenda' in mouldy meal saga - principal
'No political agenda' in mouldy meal saga - principal
A Christchurch principal has denied there was a "political agenda" behind speaking publicly about mouldy meals that were served to children.
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One-way changes questioned
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One-way changes questioned
Separate truck lanes are in the pipeline for two one-way streets in the centre of Dunedin with questions raised about safety and the future of one small Dunedin business.
Barry Kloogh refused parole again
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Barry Kloogh refused parole again
A disgraced financial adviser behind a $15.7 million Ponzi scheme continues to lack empathy for his victims, a psychologist says.
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La Niña to bring dry, warm summer
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La Niña to bring dry, warm summer
Break out the barbecues and the sunscreen — summer in the South is shaping up to be warmer and drier than average.
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Vandervis agrees to lead new portfolio
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Vandervis agrees to lead new portfolio
Dunedin's mayor appears to have struck a second compromise over her new governance structure, this time creating a portfolio for councillor Lee Vandervis to lead.
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Dad takes heart from installation of lifesaving device
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Dad takes heart from installation of lifesaving device
A Dunedin father of two boys — both with pacemakers — says he can rest a little easier now there is a defibrillator at their school.
Hair only proof needed for conviction: Crown
Hair only proof needed for conviction: Crown
A hair found in the hand of a Dunedin man stabbed to death is all the evidence the jury needs to convict his alleged killer, the Crown says.
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Complaints over rest-home continue; WorkSafe says visit not required
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Complaints over rest-home continue; WorkSafe says visit not required
As another horror story emerges from Oxford Court rest-home, WorkSafe says it did not pay a visit as complaints were more about employment disputes and health issues.
Cleanup job after water pipe bursts
Cleanup job after water pipe bursts
Contractors prepare to work on a water main that burst in Princes St about 6am yesterday, causing gravel to be strewn down the road and into Dowling St
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24/7 urgent healthcare service to start
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24/7 urgent healthcare service to start
An around-the-clock urgent healthcare service will start in Dunedin before Christmas, potentially easing pressure on the city hospital’s emergency department.
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Supporting youth ‘benefits city as a whole’
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Supporting youth ‘benefits city as a whole’
An action plan for Dunedin’s youth is an investment in the city’s future, councillors say.