Far-right activity surges after Christchurch attacks
The Christchurch terror attacks sparked an unmatched surge in white supremacist activity online, according to a US-based intelligence firm.
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Irish dance troupe's costumes stolen
Irish dance troupe's costumes stolen in Christchurch
A travelling troupe of Irish dancers has had all its costumes stolen in an overnight theft in Christchurch - and is offering a reward for their return.
Dead toddler may have drowned
Dead toddler may have drowned
A 2-year-old boy has died in what police are calling a possible drowning at Whakatāne, in the North island.
Missing tramper found safe and well
Tramper missing in Canterbury found safe and well
A tramper reported missing in Canterbury has been found safe and well.
Homicide inquiry after Auckland shooting death
Homicide inquiry after Auckland shooting death
Police have launched a homicide investigation after the fatal shooting of a man in the south Auckland suburb of Clover Park last night.
Police breach privacy of missing teen
Police breach privacy of missing teen
Police have breached the privacy of a missing teenager by posting personal information about her on Facebook.
'Ruthless' plans to cut disabled care revealed
'Ruthless' plans to cut disabled care revealed
Health bosses planned to limit showers and meals for the disabled, create long wait lists for specialist care, and refuse help for autistic children as part of a desperate cost-saving bid.
Police fire tear gas at Paris protesters
Police fire tear gas at Paris protesters
Clashes broke out between dozens of demonstrators and police in Paris on the 23rd Saturday of yellow-vest protests.
Teens arrested over journalist killing
Teens arrested over journalist killing
Two teenagers have been arrested in Northern Ireland over the killing of an award-winning journalist during a riot.
Restaurant to pay over breach
Christchurch restaurant to pay over employment standards breach
An Indian restaurant business has been found to owe seven former employees more than $41,000 in unpaid wages.
Warren calls for Trump impeachment
Warren calls for Trump impeachment proceedings
US Senator Elizabeth Warren, who is running for the Democratic presidential nomination, on Friday said Congress should begin the process of removing President Donald Trump from office over findings...
Second man dies after Melbourne club shooting
Second man dies after Melbourne club shooting
A man has died almost a week after sustaining critical injuries in a drive-by shooting outside a popular Melbourne nightclub.
Crowd turns out for Feastock
Crowd turns out for Feastock
Scores of people were gathering in the North Dunedin suburb of Dalmore this afternoon for the Feastock music festival.
Prince's praise for mosque victim
'Shining example': Prince praises Christchurch mosque victim
The Prince of Wales has honoured those who died in the Christchurch mosque shootings - and one survivor in particular - in his Easter message this year.
Husband's last words to wife before fatal crash
Husband's last words to wife before fatal crash
"I'll talk to you tonight." Those were the last words Steffi August heard from her beloved husband, Fred, uttered less than an hour before a crash took his life.
'House of horrors' parents jailed as kids forgive
'House of horrors' parents jailed as kids forgive
A California couple who starved and shackled 12 of their children have been sentenced to life in prison.
Dad saves toddler son from dingo's jaws
Dad saves toddler son from dingo's jaws
A toddler is in hospital with a fractured skull and cuts to his head and neck after a dingo dragged him from his bed on Queensland's Fraser Island.
Runway light likely cause of flight drama
Runway light likely cause of flight drama
Air New Zealand believe a tyre coming into contact with a runway light led to a Dunedin-bound plane having to return to Christchurch on Friday night.
Easter procession
Easter procession
Leading an ecumenical procession down North Rd yesterday morning are Kaite Penaia (25) and Iri Orake (49), both of the North Dunedin Pacific Island Church.
City climate change activists join in global protest
City climate change activists join in global protest
Dunedin climate change activists joined an international protest yesterday, raising the issue of sea level rise by staging a dinner party in the Anderson Bay inlet.