Thompson death probe to be reviewed
Thompson death probe to be reviewed
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation announced yesterday it will review the investigation into the 2005 death of journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson
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Man who threatened to shoot officials over dog seizure has sentence cut
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Man who threatened to shoot officials over dog seizure has sentence cut
An Otago man who threatened to shoot officials trying to seize his dog has had his prison sentence reduced.
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Odour pollution probably causing significant health impacts
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Odour pollution probably causing significant health impacts
When someone ‘‘parps’’ in the office, colleagues are quick to make a song and dance about who did it and how bad it smells.
Pregnancy 'roller coaster of many emotions'
Pregnancy 'roller coaster of many emotions'
After being shot in the head and given a 1% chance of survival, Hemi Parata-Tahuri defied the odds and he and his wife are now looking forward to welcoming a baby girl.
Simmonds accused of using position to influence process
Simmonds accused of using position to influence process
Government minister and Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says it is "wholly appropriate" to engage with the primary sector.
Deportation of 84-year-old widow to Iran halted
Deportation of 84-year-old widow to Iran halted
An 84-year-old widow "terrified" at the prospect of being deported to Iran has won an appeal and been granted NZ residency.
Firefighters' union to go on strike
Firefighters' union to go on strike
Fire and Emergency NZ says it is "disappointed" after the firefighters' union announced strike action ahead of planned bargaining.
RNZ youth platform to close
RNZ youth platform to close
The closure of TAHI is part of changes to how the broadcaster covers music, arts and culture.
Woman bashed with hammer after child seen eating cigarettes
Woman bashed with hammer after child seen eating cigarettes
A woman bashed with a hammer in a car park after she questioned why a child was eating cigarettes says it was the “saddest day of her life”.
US govt shutdown begins
US govt shutdown begins
The US government has shut down much of its operations, as deep partisan divisions prevented Congress and the White House from reaching a funding deal, which could lead to job losses for thousands.
Vehicles damaged in fire at property linked to cold case
Vehicles damaged in fire at property linked to cold case
A fire which tore through dozens of cars on a rural property between Nelson and Blenheim has been contained.
Huge search in Outback for missing boy
Huge search in Outback for missing boy
The family of a preschooler missing from an Outback homestead face an agonising wait for news as the search for the boy enters its fifth day.
CCTV images of missing Christchurch teen released
CCTV images of missing Christchurch teen released
Two images showing the last time Christchurch 17-year-old Marley was seen have been released as the search for the missing teen focuses on the coastline near Godley Head.
Car spiked after Dunedin disorder incident
Car spiked after Dunedin disorder incident
Police have spiked a car and arrested the driver after a disorder incident in Sawyers Bay this morning.
Car ends up in ditch after failed overtaking
Car ends up in ditch after failed overtaking
An overtaking manoeuvre gone wrong a driver crashing into a ditch north of Waikouaiti, police say.
Teen spotted wearing allegedly stolen clothing
Teen spotted wearing allegedly stolen clothing
A fashion-forward Dunedin teenager was arrested wearing the clothing he had allegedly stolen from properties in Castle St.
Arrests made after police break up Octagon fight
Arrests made after police break up Octagon fight
Four people, including a teenager, were arrested after police broke-up a fight in the Octagon yesterday afternoon.
New fire trucks don't fit important rescue gear
New fire trucks don't fit important rescue gear
The country's newest fire trucks can not be used at rescues because they are too small to fit all the lifesaving gear they need to carry.
Ukraine warns of critical situation at nuclear plant
Ukraine warns of critical situation at nuclear plant
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the situation at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station has become critical.
Still no sign of former Dunedin woman
Still no sign of former Dunedin woman
The Dunedin family of a woman who went missing in Auckland more than a month ago say there's been no sightings and no bank movements since she disappeared.