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Jeffrey Epstein and Richard Branson are seen in this image released by the Department of Justice...

Epstein files full of famous names, but not Trump's

The thousands of documents released by the US Justice Department related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were filled with the names of some of the world's most famous people, with one notable exception: President Donald Trump.

Are robots the answer to the looming aged-care crisis?

Pepper is a robot designed by Aldebran to specialise in communication and interaction with humans...

Are robots the answer to the looming aged-care crisis?

Almost 20 percent of Kiwis are projected to be 65 or older by 2028, and like many other countries, Aotearoa faces a shortage of healthcare and care workers to look after the elderly. Could robots help meet some of those needs?

Police look for second man following double homicide

Police said they were looking for Mitchell Cole, 29, as part of their enquiries Photo: Supplied /...

Police look for second man following double homicide

Police say they are looking to identify a second man as part of the Ruatiti homicide investigation, as the hunt for Mitchell Cole continues.

What next for Gloriavale students after school's closure?

An ERO report found the school had not met three of eight registration criteria and was not a...

What next for Gloriavale students after school's closure?

Parents of students who attended Gloriavale Christian School will still have "a range of options" for their children's education, the Ministry of Education says.

Ukraine hits Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in Mediterranean

The targeted oil tanker was identified as the Qendil, seen here passing through the Bosphorus in...

Ukraine hits Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in Mediterranean

Ukraine has struck a Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea with aerial drones for the first time, reflecting the growing intensity of Kyiv's attacks on Russian oil shipping.

Heavily redacted Epstein files focus on Clinton, scant mention of Trump

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and a woman are seen in this image from the estate of late...

Heavily redacted Epstein files focus on Clinton, scant mention of Trump

The US Justice Department has released thousands of heavily redacted documents related to Jeffrey Epstein that make scant reference to President Donald Trump but extensively feature former President Bill Clinton.

Teens lured men on Grindr before filming beatings

Ethan Jeffs, left and Patrick Paul Moloney are two of three men sentenced for their role in...

Teens lured men on Grindr before filming beatings

The actions of a group of young men who posted "video montages" of assaults on gay men they had lured through Grindr have been described as "a hate crime".

Airport’s biggest travel day

Katie Schofield, of Auckland, lifts up her niece Olivia Schofield, 6, as her brother, Alex...

Airport’s biggest travel day

Dunedin Airport was chocker with families reuniting for the holidays on its busiest day of the year yesterday.

First stage of tunnels trail open

Dunedin Tunnels Trail Trust chairman Brent Irving has a look around the Chain Hills Tunnel after...

First stage of tunnels trail open

The first section of a Dunedin cycle trail — 20 years in the making — has opened just in time for Christmas.

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Harbourmaster urges water safety

Otago Regional Council harbourmaster Steve Rushbrook will be reminding people enjoying the water...

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Harbourmaster urges water safety

While people are enjoying an Otago holiday on the water, the region’s harbourmasters will be out making sure everybody stays safe.

Firefighters union continues strike action into holiday season

REPORT: LAINE PRIESTLEY / PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Firefighters union continues strike action into holiday season

Career firefighters from all over Dunedin stopped work from noon until 1pm yesterday and took to the street to strike outside the Dunedin Central Fire Station.

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Unpaid Otago fines hit $9.6m

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Unpaid Otago fines hit $9.6m

Unpaid and overdue fines in Otago have risen in the past year as the amount of debt owed nears $10 million.

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Man 'turned into monster’ when drinking alcohol

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Man 'turned into monster’ when drinking alcohol

A Dunedin man who relentlessly pursued his former partner says he "turned into a monster" when drinking alcohol.

Man who murdered mother has term cut

Man who murdered mother has term cut

A Dunedin man who beat his mother to death with a dumbbell will no longer be subject to life imprisonment after winning an appeal.

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Cancer scare sparks pony event to share lesson

Preparing for the Poniworks Summer Olympics fundraising event in Palmerston today, are (from left...

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Cancer scare sparks pony event to share lesson

The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.

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Te Kāika facility closed, probed

Oranga Tamariki is investigating allegations of abuse at a Will St youth remand home. PHOTO:...

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Te Kāika facility closed, probed

A youth remand home run by Te Kāika has been shut down for nine months after allegations of abuse by caregivers.

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‘Discriminatory comments’ prompt complaint

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‘Discriminatory comments’ prompt complaint

New Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong has made a complaint about the conduct of another city councillor.

Suspect in Brown University shooting found dead

Claudio Neves Valente, the suspect in the Brown University shooting in Providence, Rhode Island,...

Suspect in Brown University shooting found dead

The suspect in last weekend's mass shooting at Brown University in the US is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Maipi-Clarke outranks Te Pāti Māori elders in leadership poll

Maipi-Clarke outranks Te Pāti Māori elders in leadership poll

Te Pāti Māori's leadership isn't trusted by nearly half of Māori voters and many would prefer Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke to take over, a new poll suggests.

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Dumbbell killer wins appeal against life term

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Dumbbell killer who bludgeoned mum wins appeal against life term

A Dunedin man who beat his mother to death with a dumbbell will no longer be subject to life imprisonment after winning an appeal.

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