Murderer’s lies reveal ‘arrogance’
Murderer’s lies reveal ‘arrogance’
A Dunedin man has been jailed for life for the killing of his ex-employee, but the reason for his frenzied attack may never be known.
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'Deadliest hedge' inspires new guidebook
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'Deadliest hedge' inspires new guidebook
If you are an arborist or topiary enthusiast, this might send you over the hedge.
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Trucking firms fear having to shed staff
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Trucking firms fear having to shed staff
An Otago transport company owner says it may only be a few months before he has to start reducing drivers’ hours, or, worst-case scenario, start laying staff off, if diesel prices continue to soar.
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Depot asbestos contamination ‘no secret’
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Depot asbestos contamination ‘no secret’
Workers were warned not to go into parts of a bus depot which homeless people were sleeping in, due to health and safety concerns over asbestos, the Otago Daily Times can reveal.
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Winning image ‘unique and strong’
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Winning image ‘unique and strong’
Farmers and gardeners abhor them for their destructive nature — and let’s face it, they are not the most photogenic of insects.
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Ongoing protest highlights pay equity
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Ongoing protest highlights pay equity
Union protesters gathered in Queens Gardens yesterday to highlight pay equity issues.
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Dunedin Emmy winner dies after cancer battle
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McNaughton remembered for ‘amazing’ contribution
Dunedin man Craig McNaughton, who was nominated for a second Emmy Award on the day he died, has been remembered for his huge contribution to revolutionising televised sport.
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Mixed response to Alcohol Act changes
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Mixed response to Alcohol Act changes
Not all owners of bars in Dunedin’s Octagon are jumping for joy at the prospect of relaxed laws on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Bill to ease holiday alcohol restrictions passes final reading
Bill to ease holiday alcohol restrictions passes final reading
Legislation to ease alcohol restrictions over Easter, Anzac Day, and Christmas has passed its third and final reading at Parliament.
'Extremely unlikely' man who fell from Cook Strait ferry survived
'Extremely unlikely' man who fell from Cook Strait ferry survived
Police say it is extremely unlikely that a man who went overboard from a Cook Strait ferry earlier this week has survived.
Tiger Woods 'stepping away to seek treatment' after crash
Tiger Woods 'stepping away to seek treatment' after crash
Tiger Woods says he is stepping away to seek treatment and focus on his health after pleading not guilty to DUI charges stemming from his rollover crash in Florida last week.
Fugitive cop-killer's body formally identified
Fugitive cop-killer's body formally identified
Double police-killer Dezi Freeman has been officially confirmed as the man killed in a hail of bullets outside a shipping container in a rural hideout.
BSA decision 'bordering on fascist': Peters
BSA decision 'bordering on fascist': Peters
Winston Peters says the Broadcasting Standards Authority is "bordering on fascist" after it concluded it has jurisdiction over online media service The Platform.
Fears new subdivision could 'fragment' township
Fears new subdivision could 'fragment' township
The public may not get a say on whether a large 700-800 home subdivision on 126ha of farmland in Canterbury goes ahead.
Ex-cop's life spiralled into violence
Ex-cop's life spiralled into violence
The court was told how the former NZ police constable confronted an ex-colleague, and asked him "what the f*** are you smiling at?" before punching him multiple times in the face.
Kiwis not getting their five-plus a day: vege boss
Kiwis not getting their five-plus a day: vege boss
At a time when both Wattie's and McCain have announced factory closures, supermarket retailer Woolworths says sales of frozen vegetables have been declining.
Son spends food budget on video game 'gems'
Six-year-old spends Dad's food budget on video game 'gems'
A six-year-old who spent $800 buying "gems" for his video games left his father without enough money to pay for food.
Australia mulls fuel support for diesel-dependent Pacific
Australia mulls fuel support for diesel-dependent Pacific
Australia is considering aid options to ensure Pacific nations have access to fuel.
Stocks slightly down in latest fuel update
Stocks slightly down in latest fuel update
There is a slight decrease in national fuel stock across petrol, diesel and jet fuel since the last update, but "supply remains within normal levels".
Iran war could end in two to three weeks
US could end Iran war in two to three weeks: Trump
President Donald Trump said the US could end its military attacks on Iran within two to three weeks and that Tehran did not have to make a deal as a prerequisite.