Serious crash involving car and cyclist in Christchurch
Police are responding to a serious crash involving a car and a cyclist in the suburb of Sumner in Christchurch.
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Teacher having manic episode drank booze and accessed porn at work
Teacher having manic episode drank booze and accessed porn at work
A teacher who was experiencing a manic episode of bipolar disorder accessed pornography at school, swore at students and made inappropriate comments to other staff members.
Two killed, three critically injured in horror Marlborough crash
Two killed, three critically injured in horror Marlborough crash
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A crash on State Highway 1 near Blenheim has left two people dead and three others critically injured.
Police given new powers to 'move on' beggars, rough sleepers
Police given new powers to 'move on' beggars, rough sleepers
The government has confirmed it will give police the power to issue move-on orders - not just in Auckland, but all town centres across the country.
Uni ordered to repay $8000 in fees to student who failed course
Uni ordered to repay $8000 in fees to student who failed course
An aspiring doctoral student who failed a paper required for her course has won an order for the university to pay her back the $8000 she spent on fees.
NZ man in Australia deported after multiple offences
NZ man in Australia deported after multiple offences
A New Zealand citizen who avoided deportation from Australia six years ago is being kicked out after ignoring a warning about his immigration status, and committing crimes.
Three injured in Christchurch dog attack
Three injured in Christchurch dog attack
Emergency services are at an address in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr, where a number of people have been hurt after being attacked by dogs.
Police name victim of fatal Port Chalmers crash
Police name victim of fatal Port Chalmers crash
Police have officially named the man killed in a Port Chalmers crash late last month.
Work-related concussions rise 80% among Oranga Tamariki staff
Work-related concussions rise 80% among Oranga Tamariki staff
The professional body for social workers says a surge in diagnosed work related concussions at Oranga Tamariki is deeply concerning.
One injured in central Dunedin crash, driver to face charges
One injured in central Dunedin crash, driver to face charges
A man will appear in court following a central Dunedin crash which caused moderate injuries last night.
Furious Trump vows new levies after tariffs ruled illegal
Furious Trump vows new levies after tariffs ruled illegal
Donald Trump responded with fury to the Supreme Court ruling that he lacked the power to unilaterally set tariffs on imports, denouncing individual justices as he vowed to continue a global trade war that has kept the world on edge for a year.
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Reprieve after groping colleague
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Reprieve after groping colleague
A Dunedin nurse was permitted to continue working at the hospital after groping a colleague as she tended to an unconscious patient.
Here there be dragons, fire horses
Here there be dragons, fire horses
Dunedin City Council lanterns logistics manager Rebecca Rowe admires a dragon lantern in the Lan Yuan Dunedin Chinese Garden pond yesterday.
Ong escorted out of meeting by fellow councillors
Ong escorted out of meeting by fellow councillors
A controversial Dunedin city councillor has had privileges revoked over his behaviour and was then escorted out of a meeting with tape over his mouth.
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Arrest highlights dangers of monarchy: Prof
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Arrest highlights dangers of monarchy: Prof
The arrest of disgraced former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has highlighted one of the major risks of having a non-elected head of state, a constitutional law expert says.
English rock star donates underwear during brief visit
English rock star donates underwear during brief visit
Facilitating a "penguin experience" for a pair of English rock stars landed one Dunedin collector an unforgettable memento.
‘Nice vibe’ as thousands enjoy toga party
‘Nice vibe’ as thousands enjoy toga party
Students from Knox College make their way to the Otago University Student Association’s annual toga party, held last night on Union Lawn.
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School marks 130 years of guiding girls
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School marks 130 years of guiding girls
When St Hilda’s Collegiate was founded, the common belief was girls’ brains would not be able to cope with learning.
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Airports unhappy with domestic monopoly
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Airports unhappy with domestic monopoly
While Air New Zealand does not see the lack of airline competition in New Zealand as a problem, Dunedin Airport and many other regional airports around the country do.
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Major roundabout coming to Princes St
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Major roundabout coming to Princes St
A new roundabout could be built beside the Oval in Dunedin next summer, as part of a proposed three-year programme of adjustments along Princes St.