Case made to stop seismic reclassification
Case made to stop seismic reclassification
Dunedin risks the ‘‘perverse outcome’’ of losing its characteristic heritage buildings unless the government relaxes incoming seismic changes, two advocates say.
Woman bit victim and 'growled like a dog'
Woman bit victim and 'growled like a dog'
A young woman bit a stranger’s arm and "growled like a dog" while remaining latched on for about 10 seconds during a street attack.
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Killer pleads guilty to prison assault
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Killer pleads guilty to prison assault
A convicted murderer has continued his pattern of ‘‘brutal and ferocious’’ violence while in prison, a court has heard.
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Engineer balanced job with study to graduate
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Engineer balanced job with study to graduate
Life has been one long bridge over troubled waters for Jennifer Churchouse over the past three years.
Several MPs suffer fall in new initial Green Party list
Several MPs suffer fall in new initial Green Party list
Some current Green Party MPs risk losing their seats following the publication of the party's initial candidate list for the election.
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Fears shifting seismic zone will put Dunedin heritage buildings at risk
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Fears shifting seismic zone will put Dunedin heritage buildings at risk
Dunedin risks the "perverse outcome" of losing its characteristic heritage buildings unless the government relaxes incoming seismic changes, a pair of advocates say.
China's first North Korea-bound train in six years set to depart
China's first North Korea-bound train in six years set to depart
The first passenger train service between China and North Korea after a six-year hiatus is scheduled to set off from Beijing today.
Cordons lifted as 'high-risk explosive' made safe in Christchurch
Cordons lifted as 'high-risk explosive' made safe in Christchurch
Cordons have been lifted after following reports of a concerning substance in Christchurch this afternoon.
Pre-school vandalised for fourth time in a month
Pre-school vandalised for fourth time in a month
A Christchurch pre-school has been trashed with a fire extinguisher sprayed around its nursery, manager Kristal Heath says.
Plumber referred after 89-year-old dies from bath burns
Plumber referred after 89-year-old dies from bath burns
A great grandmother's tragic home death from scalding bathwater could set a safety watchdog's eyes on the plumber who replaced her hot water system.
Man guilty of murdering and dismembering Canterbury dad
Man guilty of murdering and dismembering Canterbury dad
A man has been found guilty of murdering Canterbury father of three Richard Leman, whose dismembered body was found in the boot of his own car.
Four govt targets still at risk of not being met
Four govt targets still at risk of not being met
Four of the government's nine key targets risk not being met, the latest update shows.
Flights cancelled due to volcanic ash
Flights cancelled due to volcanic ash
Air New Zealand has cancelled 19 flights due to an ash cloud coming from Whakaari/White Island in the Bay of Plenty.
Christchurch steroid kingpin's double life
Christchurch steroid kingpin's double life
Nearly 10 years after being jailed for running a large national steroid ring, a Christchurch man has been sentenced for his part in a drug manufacturing ring and laundering nearly $700k.
Teacher censured over sex questions to students
Teacher censured over sex questions to students
A teacher asked students inappropriate questions, including "how long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl?", as a way to wind the students down before bedtime.
Flight cancellations: What are your rights?
Flight cancellations: What are your rights?
Air New Zealand is warning 44,000 passengers will be affected by cancellations over the coming months - so what are your rights if you're one of them?
Under-threat campsite gets last-minute reprieve
Under-threat campsite gets last-minute reprieve
A "quintessential Kiwi" campground in Canterbury has been saved, for now, after an outcry over a proposal to permanently close its powered sites, shower facilities, and kitchen.
Speeding drunk driver arrives home to find cops waiting
Speeding drunk driver arrives home to find cops waiting
After failing to stop a speeding young driver Dunedin police officers just went to his house and waited for him to come home.
Unconscious woman 'robbed of large sum' in Dunedin CBD
Unconscious woman 'robbed of large sum' in Dunedin CBD
An alleged brazen, broad daylight theft of money from the pockets of an unconscious woman lying in the Dunedin CBD has landed two men in the Dunedin District Court.
Tenant badly burned in Nelson arson
Tenant badly burned in Nelson arson
A man broke into his ex-partner’s home late one night as she was getting ready for bed, poured petrol on furniture in the downstairs lounge then set it alight.
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