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Teens' joyride in stolen car halted by road spikes

Three young people have been taken into custody after their joyride through Christchurch in a stolen vehicle ended when police deployed road spikes.

Fleeing Dunedin driver winds up in ditch

The driver crashed into a ditch on Dalziel Rd. Photo: Googler Maps

Fleeing Dunedin driver winds up in ditch

An alleged petrol thief’s attempt to flee Dunedin police came to an abrupt end when she crashed into a ditch.

Trump sends National Guard into Memphis

US President Donald Trump speaks as Attorney General Pam Bondi (L) and Senator Marsha Blackburn,...

Trump sends National Guard into Memphis

US President Donald Trump has signed an order sending the National Guard into Memphis to combat crime.

Government takes aim at 'predatory pricing'

Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Government takes aim at 'predatory pricing'

The government is promising changes to the Commerce Act it says will prevent "creeping acquisitions and predatory pricing".

Consequences over Kirk death comments

Charlie Kirk speaks at Texas A&M University as part of Turning Point USA's American Comeback...

Consequences for comments on Charlie Kirk death

In the days following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, numerous workers have been fired for their comments on his death.

Australian climate report points to massive rise in heatwave deaths

The remains of a burnt down house, destroyed during the bushfire season are pictured in the...

Australian climate report points to massive rise in heatwave deaths

Australia will suffer more frequent and extreme climate events, often happening simultaneously, which will strain industry, services and infrastructure, a government report says.

Tech giants get rules for Aussie social media ban

Tech giants get rules for Aussie social media ban

Social media companies will have to detect and deactivate underage accounts and prevent children from re-registering under Australia's world-first ban for kids.

Retirement village residents battle booze ban

'Flabbergasted and dismayed': Retirement village residents battle booze ban

A Christchurch retirement village resident has pushed back against claims she and other residents broke the alcohol rules, sparking a booze ban at the village.

Trial of cop accused of stealing money begins

Trial of Christchurch cop accused of stealing money under way

A Christchurch police officer who allegedly stole money handed into the station by the public and covered her tracks has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Christchurch pair jailed for tax fraud

A Christchurch pair have been jailed for trying to obtain more than $400,000 through income tax refunds, student loan payments and Working for Families.

Behind the scenes of hunt for accused cop killer

As the hunt for accused cop killer Dezi Freeman enters its third week, Victorian police have shared a rare glimpse into the manhunt.

New poll points to deadlocked Parliament

The latest RNZ Reid Research political poll points to a deadlocked Parliament. Photo: RNZ

New poll points to deadlocked Parliament

A new political poll points to a deadlocked Parliament, with Labour still narrowly ahead of National but neither bloc able to govern on its own.

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11 new ‘life-changing’ social housing units being built

At the site of 11 new community housing units at the Loan and Mercantile building (inset) are ...

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11 new ‘life-changing’ social housing units being built

Eleven social housing units, under construction inside a historic Dunedin warehouse, will be life-changing for future tenants, the Salvation Army says.

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Govt accused of inaction on bed cuts at new hospital

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Govt accused of inaction on bed cuts at new hospital

The government has been accused of sitting on its hands after making cuts to mental health for older people beds at Dunedin hospital on the promise community beds would pick up the slack.

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Contrasting reactions to closure of set net fishery

Yellow-eyed penguin on the Otago Peninsula. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Contrasting reactions to closure of set net fishery

The Otago Peninsula fishing industry is reeling and feels bewildered after a large part of its fishery was closed to save the hoiho, a move described as a good start but not going far enough by...

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Rival Vandervis labels mayor’s debt claim 'absurd'

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Rival Vandervis labels mayor’s debt claim 'absurd'

The Dunedin mayor’s claim city council debt is under control has been called desperate and absurd.

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$2m professorship to investigate skeletons

University of Otago biological anthropologist Prof Sian Halcrow has received a $2 million British...

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$2m professorship to investigate skeletons

The poor, working class, women, children, the enslaved and those under colonial rule — many of their skeletons are in closets all over the world.

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Lung cancer researcher granted $80,000 to help find biomarker

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Lung cancer researcher granted $80,000 to help find biomarker

An accurate, easy and fast test for lung cancer could be within reach in the next decade, after a Dunedin cancer researcher was awarded a major funding grant to collaborate with a world-renowned...

Chinese festival brings cultures together

Chinese festival brings cultures together

Columba College students Ruby Nicolson, 16 (left), and Shanti Kara, 17, performing at the Dunedin Senior Chinese Association Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day at Trinity Catholic College.

Weka chick spotted in North Dunedin

Two weka and a chick on a property in North Dunedin. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Weka chick spotted in North Dunedin

A weka chick has been sighted in Dunedin but whether its existence means we have a colony of the birds in the city is up for debate.

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