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Dunedin high school student assaulted

Almost $365,000 was ‘‘misappropriated’’ over five years at Logan Park High School. Photo: ODT Files

Dunedin high school student assaulted

A Dunedin high school student has been assaulted on school grounds this morning, police say.

Raglan surf comp photographer injured in suspected shark attack

A photographer shooting a World Surf League event in NZ has been injured by what organisers suspect is a sea lion or shark bite, forcing the event to be delayed several hours.

Trump says no rush for Iran deal

Trump says no rush for Iran deal

US President Donald Trump has told his representatives not to rush into any deal with Iran, as his administration played down hopes of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war.

English standards for visas tightened

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ

English standards for visas tightened

The government is extending the minimum English language requirements under the Accredited Employer Work Visa.

Elderly man medically forbidden after errant driving

Elderly man medically forbidden after errant driving

A man in his 90s has been medically forbidden to drive after running red lights, mounting the kerb and travelling the wrong way on Dunedin streets.

Man taken to hospital after 'bottling'

Man taken to hospital after 'bottling' amid disorder at Milton party

A man was bottled and transported to Dunedin Hospital with injuries after a 21st party at a rural Otago rugby club erupted into violence, police say. Acting Senior Sergeant Iain Notman, of Dunedin,...