Final victim of landslide confirmed as Jacqualine Wheeler
Jacqualine Suzanne Wheeler, 71, from Rotorua has been formally identified as a victim of the Mount Maunganui landslide.
More than 40 rescued before tourist boat capsizes
More than 40 rescued before tourist boat capsizes
Updated 6.48 pm
A passenger aboard a tourist boat that ran aground outside Akaroa Heads on Banks Peninsula on Saturday says some on board were panicked and crying.
Mount Maunganui landslide: Rotorua grandmother's remains identified
Mount Maunganui landslide: Rotorua grandmother's remains identified
The remains of Rotorua property manager Susan Knowles have been formally identified by the coroner.
More than 3 million pages of Epstein files released
More than 3 million pages of Epstein files released
The US Justice Department has published millions of new files related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including numerous references to Elon Musk, Howard Lutnick and Donald Trump, among others.
More than 200 killed in mine collapse
More than 200 killed in mine collapse
More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
One in five schools scrutinised by ERO needs support or intervention
One in five schools scrutinised by ERO needs support or intervention
One in five schools recently scrutinised by the Education Review Office needs external support or intervention.
Witness describes 'desperate' scenes following fatal crash
Witness describes 'desperate' scenes following fatal crash
A witness to last night's fatal crash in Port Chalmers says residents had noticed the vehicle being driven recklessly in the area before it smashed into a power pole.
Scott Watson denied parole for fifth time
Scott Watson denied parole for fifth time
Convicted double-murderer Scott Watson has been declined parole for a fifth time, with the parole board suggesting he address a number of their concerns ahead of his next appearance later this year.
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‘Liar’ Weatherston denied parole
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‘Liar’ Weatherston denied parole
Clayton Weatherston says blaming his victim for the frenzied murder he committed was "completely wrong".
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Build makes list of over-budget projects
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Build makes list of over-budget projects
The almost complete new Dunedin hospital outpatient building is one of the government’s most over-budget projects.
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Shipping giant adds Dunedin service
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Shipping giant adds Dunedin service
Apples, timber, meat and more will soon have a direct shipping link to China from Dunedin for the first time since 2020.
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Fonterra deal gives certainty: Port Otago
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Fonterra deal gives certainty: Port Otago
Port Otago says Fonterra’s signing of a 35-year lease for a large warehouse is a "win-win" that will give both companies more certainty and allow them to invest for the future.
Street art process set to unfold
Street art process set to unfold
More street art in action will soon be seen in South Dunedin.
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Subjected to ‘stalking-type behaviour’
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Subjected to ‘stalking-type behaviour’
A Dunedin man subjected his former partner to "stalking-type behaviour", including slashing her tyre, threatening to poison her dogs and secretly installing a camera where she was living.
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Victim’s pleas ignored, groper’s name sealed
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Victim’s pleas ignored, groper’s name sealed
An Otago man who groped a sleeping woman will keep his identity under wraps, despite his victim criticising it as an attempt to avoid responsibility.
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By-election comes during crunch time for council
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By-election comes during crunch time for council
Voter fatigue or not, issues will be debated and campaigns are coming.
Crash that left driver critically injured ‘quite chilling’ to watch
Crash that left driver critically injured ‘quite chilling’ to watch
A witness was "quite shaken up" to view the aftermath of a crash in Outram that left the driver in a critical condition.
Driver illness cancels buses
Driver illness cancels buses
A raft of driver illness has caused dozens of bus cancellations across Dunedin this week.
Stumps removed to make way for ash plots
Stumps removed to make way for ash plots
Tree stumps have been removed from an area of the Portobello Cemetery.
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Tenants paying extra day of rent, mother says
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Tenants paying extra day of rent, mother says
A Dunedin mother is warning prospective student tenants to read the fine print or else face an extra day’s rent at the end of their stay.