That’s batty
That’s batty
Biosecurity New Zealand and the Department of Conservation (Doc) are investigating a possible sighting of a native Australian bat in a Dunedin park.
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Jail for man who breached home detention sentence after 11 days
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Jail for man who breached home detention sentence after 11 days
A Dunedin man given home detention because he was "screaming out for help" breached the sentence 11 days after it began.
Say cheese!
Say cheese!
People compete in the annual Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake competition near Brockworth, England, yesterday.
More cuts at Doc to mainly affect women
More cuts at Doc to mainly affect women
The Department of Conservation (Doc) is consulting its staff on another round of job cuts, as a proposal is on the table to remove 84 jobs, primarily affecting women.
Women mainly affected in planned Doc cuts
Women mainly affected in planned Doc cuts
The cuts are set to affect Department of Conservation staff at 38 locations from Invercargill to the Far North.
Fighter at backyard brawl event referred to police
Fighter at backyard brawl event referred to police
One of the 32 fighters involved in a controversial and unregulated backyard fight contest at the weekend has been referred to police.
Bog owner blames staff for bolted fire doors
Bog owner blames staff for bolted fire doors
The owner of a central Dunedin pub where fire exits were locked has blamed staff ‘‘negligence’’ and says a manager responsible has been punished.
Sherpa scales Everest for record 31st time
Sherpa scales Everest for record 31st time
Nepali Sherpa guide Kami Rita has scaled Mt Everest for the 31st time, breaking the record he set last year.
Charles in Canada to show support
Charles in Canada to show support
King Charles is in Canada for a highly symbolic visit showing support for the nation that recognises him as its sovereign but is coveted by US President Donald Trump as a 51st US state.
Flag artwork continues to be controversial
Flag artwork continues to be controversial
A controversial artwork in Nelson that invites visitors to “please walk on” the NZ flag has angered the RSA, but the curator recommends people try and understand Māori perspectives.
'Absolute tragedy': Teen died after tackle game
Teen who died after ‘run it straight’ game identified
The 19-year-old who died after sustaining a serious head injury during a private run it straight-style game has been identified.
Speeding ute driver earns court date
Speeding ute driver earns court date
A man will appear in court after he was caught allegedly speeding at nearly 160km/h south of Dunedin.
Almost 800 homes written off in NSW flooding
Almost 800 homes written off in NSW flooding
The number of completely destroyed homes from inundating floods in NSW has doubled to about 800 as flood-weary communities sensing some relief with weather conditions set to ease.
Samoa to hold snap election after budget voted down
Samoa to hold snap election after budget voted down
Samoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has announced she will seek a dissolution of parliament and an early election.
Police boss cans retail crime directive
Police boss cans retail crime directive
The Police Commissioner has canned a controversial directive sent to staff about not investigating retail crime below certain thresholds, saying it is "confusing and unhelpful".
'Trespassing' woman kicks out at Dunedin cops
'Trespassing' woman kicks out at Dunedin cops
A woman allegedly kicked and tried to punch an officer as she was being removed for trespassing at a Dunedin address, police say.
Hipkins fires back at Peters' 'ruled him out' claim
Hipkins fires back at Peters' 'ruled him out' claim
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is pushing back after New Zealand First's Winston Peters ruled out working with him "permanently".
Losing our community spaces
Losing our community spaces
On Saturday evening, many dancers gathered at the North East Valley Baptist Community Centre for 'Le Bal Rouge", a Balfolk fundraiser and what might well be one of the final dances in the community...
Police say Canterbury death appears accidental
Police say Canterbury death appears accidental
A man has died after being injured at a property in Allandale, near Governors Bay, in Canterbury.
Dead insect larva found in govt-funded school lunch
Dead insect larva found in govt-funded school lunch
Food safety officials are investigating the discovery of a dead larva in a government-funded school lunch in Auckland.