Teen who fled police and killed motorist jailed
A teenage driver who killed another motorist while fleeing police in Christchurch has been sentenced to two years and eight months' jail.
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Big spenders in Dunedin election revealed
Big spenders in Dunedin election revealed
6.15 pm
The five biggest spenders vying for a seat at Dunedin's council table have been revealed, with deputy mayor Christine Garey topping the list.
Chicken farm fined after forklift death
Chicken farm fined after forklift death
6.05 pm
A Canterbury chicken farm has been fined $240,000 after a worker was run over and killed by a forklift in front of her horrified husband.
NZ's biggest fraudster out of jail soon
NZ's biggest fraudster out of jail soon
5.53 pm
The man responsible for New Zealand' s biggest fraud will be released from jail early next year after serving just over six years.
Volcano eruption: $5m fund to help small businesses
Volcano eruption: $5m fund to help small businesses
Updated 5.15 pm
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Government has approved a $5 million fund to help small businesses in Whakatane following the deadly Whakaari/White Island eruption.
Worst birthday ever for 70-year-old surfer
Worst birthday ever for 70-year-old surfer
Surfing identity Ron Carter was gutted to spend his 70th birthday on Monday chasing after his stolen longboard.
170,000 banned firearms still circulating - gun advocate
170,000 banned firearms still circulating - gun advocate
Gun rights advocates claim around two-thirds of banned firearms are still circulating and they worry the weapons could end up in the hands of criminals.
One injured after car hits pole
One injured after car hits pole
One person has suffered moderate injuries after their car crashed into a pole and phone box.
National moots regional transport authorities for Wellington, Canterbury
National moots regional transport authorities for Wellington, Canterbury
National is proposing regional transport authorities for Wellington and Canterbury.
Johnson vows a speedy Brexit
Johnson vows a speedy Brexit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will welcome 109 new Conservative MPs to parliament, promising to honour his election pledges to get Brexit done as soon as possible and boost funding to the state health service.
Cruise ship's sad return to Sydney from NZ
Cruise ship's sad return to Sydney from NZ
Tearful passengers have returned to Sydney in a sombre mood after the deadly White Island volcano eruption that took the lives of some of their fellow travellers during a cruise around New Zealand.
Holiday park to pay over $680k after migrants exploited
Holiday park to pay over $680k after migrants exploited
A Waikato holiday park has been ordered to pay $680,350 in penalties and unpaid wages to three migrant workers, who described their situation as being "like a nightmare" and a "prison".
Police to continue search for missing bodies
Police to continue search for missing bodies
Police had hoped to re-enter the nearby waters to continue the search for those two bodies - at least one of whom is understood to belong to an Australian - on Monday.
Snell starred on a magic Dunedin night
Snell starred on a magic Dunedin night
Many a windy and cold night was spent at the Caledonian Ground in South Dunedin.
Disability no bar for swimmer
Disability no bar for swimmer
As John Caughlin rose from the surf on Saturday after the 5km swim around Dunedin’s White Island, he played down the effort.
Housing obstacle removed
Housing obstacle removed
A single appeal which has stalled the development of hundreds of new homes across Dunedin has been resolved, the Dunedin City Council says.
Tallest sunflower win for kindy
Tallest sunflower win for kindy
A Dunedin Kindergarten has battled "fierce competition" to win an award for tallest sunflower.
Hopes after SDHB racks up $89.3m annual deficit
Hopes after SDHB racks up $89.3m annual deficit
The Southern District Health Board hopes to turn in a vastly improved financial result next year, so long as its government funding increases.
Lessons will build resilience: academic
Lessons will build resilience: academic
Lessons learned from the Rangitata River bridge closures and tourist stranding at Franz Josef will strengthen resilience against future natural disasters, Caroline Orchiston says.
Controversial cargo unloaded after checks on wharf
Controversial cargo unloaded after checks on wharf
The bad karma surrounding phosphate ship Federal Crimson continued during its visit to Dunedin over the past week.