Early morning crash brings Easter road toll to three
A person has died after a crash north of Gisborne early this morning, bringing the road toll for the Easter holiday period to three.
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Te Anau helicopter goes missing on way to Auckland Islands
Te Anau helicopter goes missing on way to Auckland Islands
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A rescue helicopter from Te Anau has been reported missing in the Southern Ocean.
Trees play along as golden weather continues
Trees play along as golden weather continues
Dunedin is turning into a kaleidoscope of colour as autumn takes hold.
Otago Sri Lankans vow to help countrymen
Otago Sri Lankans vow to help countrymen
Otago Sri Lankans are "devastated and heartbroken'' by terror attacks in their home country and say they will do all they can to help.
Hundreds entered 'drag race'; two showed up
Hundreds entered 'drag race'; two showed up
A Lime Scooter "drag race'' through the streets of Dunedin yesterday was more intimate than expected.
Two honorary degrees to be presented
Two honorary degrees to be presented
Two Otago University alumni will be awarded honorary doctorates at two of the upcoming May graduation ceremonies.
Better dental care ideas for Pasifika youngsters
Better dental care ideas for Pasifika youngsters
An innovative University of Otago study suggests that Pasifika youngsters have good ideas on how to overcome the serious inequalities in dental care that affect them.
Christian youth on the rise at camp
Christian youth on the rise at camp
A big surge in participation and an increase in fun activities resulted in a successful "Fresh 19'' Easter Camp for about 200 young people at the Taieri A&P Showgrounds, organisers said.
The Mad Butcher 'battling for life' in hospital
The Mad Butcher 'battling for life' in hospital
Sir Peter Leitch, aka The Mad Butcher, says he's fighting for his life in hospital.
Overseas teachers paid below legal minimum wage: union
Overseas teachers paid below legal minimum wage: union
Teachers recruited to help fill New Zealand’s desperate teacher shortage are being paid below the legal minimum wage, their union says.
St John takes complaints 'very seriously'
St John takes complaints 'very seriously'
The St John ambulance service says it is learning from its mistakes as complaints about its performance mount up.
Canadian traveller leaves a distinctive footprint
Canadian traveller leaves a distinctive footprint
A Canadian woman who stopped to rest a while in Dunedin is leaving her mark.
Notre Dame fire a warning bell for Europe
Notre Dame fire a warning bell for Europe
It's a thin line where the patina of age on Europe's countless monuments gives way to the onset of neglect. Like with so many loved ones, all is assumed to be fine, until suddenly it's not.
Queen turns 93 on Easter Sunday
Queen turns 93 on Easter Sunday
The Queen has celebrated her 93rd birthday, which this year coincided with Easter Sunday.
Comedian wins Ukraine presidency
Comedian wins Ukraine presidency
Ukraine has entered uncharted political waters after exit polls showed a comedian with no political experience and few detailed policies easily won enough votes to become the next president.
Kiwis told to check Sri Lanka travel plans
Kiwis told to check Sri Lanka travel plans
Kiwis with upcoming trips or travel plans to Sri Lanka should get in touch with their travel agent and register with Safe Travel to be alerted to any further risk after the Easter Sunday deadly attacks.
Sri Lanka attacks: Focus on possible intel failures
Sri Lanka attacks: Focus on possible intel failures
Police in Sri Lanka say an investigation into the Easter Sunday bombings will examine reports that the intelligence community failed to detect or warn of possible suicide attacks before the violence.
Helplines swamped after mosque attacks
Helplines swamped after mosque attacks
Mental health helplines have been inundated with calls from people traumatised by media coverage of the Christchurch terror attacks.
Easter road toll at 2, drivers warned to take care
Easter road toll at 2, drivers warned to take care
A second person has been killed on the road this Easter Weekend and police are urging drivers to take extra care as they make their way home from the holiday break.
Man dies after falling into tree hole in Auckland
Man dies after falling into tree hole in Auckland
A grieving Auckland woman is seeking legal advice after her elderly partner suffered fatal injuries when he fell into an open tree surround on a busy Newmarket street.