Coalition would lose power in new political poll
A new political poll shows a bump in support for National, though not enough for the coalition to form a government.
Red-light runner causes crash at city intersection
Red-light runner causes crash at city intersection
A disagreement between a young woman and an elderly woman had to be sorted out by police after they crashed at a central city intersection.
Live-streamer charged with assault of woman in Octagon
Live-streamer charged with assault of woman in Octagon
A wannabe Dunedin influencer in his sixth hour of live-streaming in public was arrested after verbally abusing people and assaulting a woman.
The four-year search for the fugitive father
The four-year search for the fugitive father
The police shooting of a man during a burglary in Waitomo this morning brings to an end one of the most unsettling incidents in recent New Zealand history.
Mushroom killer Erin Patterson jailed for life
Mushroom killer Erin Patterson jailed for life
Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has been sentenced to life behind bars but she will be eligible for parole after 33 years.
Sportsman cleared in injured baby case
Sportsman cleared in injured baby case
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A prominent sportsman has been cleared of child abuse charges, sparking emotional scenes in court.
Fired nurse fails to win job back
Nurse who humiliated colleague fails to win job back
A highly experienced senior mental health nurse who lost his job at Hillmorton Hospital after excluding, undermining and humiliating a colleague, claimed his dismissal was unjustified.
Person falls into pit at Christchurch transfer station
Person falls into pit at Christchurch transfer station
Firefighters had to be called after a person fell into the pit at a rubbish transfer station in Christchurch.
$1m reward offered in hunt for alleged cop killer
$1m reward offered in hunt for alleged cop killer
Offering a million-dollar reward for information leading to the arrest of Australia's most wanted man isn't a sign investigators have hit a dead end, police say.
Blood moon stuns in southern skies
Blood moon a stunning sight for early risers
Early risers had an opportunity to bask in the crimson glow of the blood moon this morning.
Fugitive dad killed, officer injured, kids still missing
Fugitive dad killed, officer injured, kids still missing
Fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips has died after a shootout with police where an officer was shot in the head with a "high-powered rifle". Two of the three children with him remain missing.
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Outdoor education proposal alarms
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Outdoor education proposal alarms
New Zealand students risk losing their connection with nature if a controversial proposal from the government to change the status of outdoor education in schools gets the go ahead, a Dunedin...
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Former school head remembered fondly
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Former Queen’s High head Dame Pat Harrison dies
If you were one of Dame Pat Harrison’s students, the one thing you could be sure of was that she believed you "could be, and would be, successful" in life.
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Candidates air views at first debate night
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Candidates air views at first debate night
A clear winner may not have emerged from last night’s key debate of candidates for the Dunedin City Council, but the packed crowd had plenty of content to consider.
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Candidate profile viewership ‘does not bode well’
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Candidate profile viewership ‘does not bode well’
Viewership of the Dunedin City Council’s local election candidate profiles "does not bode well for voter turnout", mayor Jules Radich says.
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Burnout bug taking off with women
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Burnout bug taking off with women
More than a hint of pink was in evidence as the Girls Burnout competition visited Clutha for the first time at the weekend.
One seriously hurt at rural Canterbury property
One seriously hurt at rural Canterbury property
Hato Hone St John Ambulance says a person has been airlifted to hospital, after being seriously injured in a rural area north of Christchurch.
Fencer ‘surprised’ by win at awards
Fencer ‘surprised’ by win at awards
Dunedin fencer Galen Monks continues to nail it after teaching himself the trade as a boy.
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Stalker forced woman out of her home
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Stalker forced woman out of her home
A Dunedin man’s stalking behaviour forced his victim out of her home and caused her to give up "what felt like everything" for her own safety, a court has heard.
Geared up for good
Geared up for good
Harley Davidson duo Jane and Owen Jones, of Dunedin, prepare to take their motorcycle on a United We Ride charity event for the Salvation Army on Saturday.