Rotorua Mayor 'shocked' after Hobson's Pledge uses her image
Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has criticised Hobson's Pledge for using her image without permission in a social media post critical of Māori wards.
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OUSA rep and DCC candidate refuses to resign
OUSA rep and DCC candidate refuses to resign
A student representative asked to resign by the OUSA is refusing to go, saying the student body has forgotten who it serves.
Belligerent boozer lashes out at cops
Belligerent boozer lashes out at cops
An "overly intoxicated" Dunedin man turned away from a central city bottle store caused a further ruckus when police arrived on the scene.
Live snake found in Christchurch traveller's baggage
Live snake found in Christchurch traveller's baggage
A small live snake has been found at the home of a Christchurch traveller who had just returned home from Bali.
Calls to close country's most hit overbridge
Calls to close country's most hit overbridge
A Canterbury overbridge has been closed again after being hit by a vehicle. Repairs could take months, but some question whether it should just be closed permanently.
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Another candidate leaves ticket
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Another candidate leaves ticket
Dunedin mayoral hopeful Andrew Simms’ council ticket has descended into infighting as another candidate jumps ship.
Pro-Palestinian march to close Auckland Harbour Bridge
Pro-Palestinian march to close Auckland Harbour Bridge
Police in Auckland say planning is well under way ahead of a pro-Palestinian march that will shut the city's Harbour Bridge next month.
'Stole only milk': Shop owner on suspected fugitive dad break-in
'Stole only milk': Shop owner on suspected fugitive dad break-in
The owner of a store it's suspected fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips broke into with one of his children says the only thing that was taken was milk.
Baby's injuries required 'high magnitude of forces' - doctor
Baby's injuries required 'high magnitude of forces' - doctor
A paediatrician and child-abuse expert says a baby’s 13 rib fractures were "most likely" inflicted rather than accidental.
Yanfei Bao's killer appeals conviction
Yanfei Bao's killer appeals conviction
Chinese national Tingjun Cao is appealing his conviction and sentence for murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao, on the grounds of a miscarriage of justice.
Globetrotting conman who posed as UN official nabbed in Christchurch
Globetrotting conman who posed as UN official nabbed in Christchurch
An international scam artist, who has allegedly posed as a United Nations official and paramedic, was caught in Christchurch after he left a hotel without paying for his two-week stay.
Phillips break-in may show support is waning: police
Phillips break-in may show support is waning: police
Police say a break-in for groceries by fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips which was caught on CCTV could be a sign he 'has fallen out' with supporters.
Dunedin man jailed for crossbow shooting with 'bullet-point arrow'
Dunedin man jailed for crossbow shooting with 'bullet-point arrow'
A Dunedin man who used a crossbow in a “vigilante” attack, following a dispute over a motorcycle, has been jailed for nearly six and a half years.
Young sportsman in fight of life after staph infection
Young sportsman in fight of life after staph infection
A week ago, 23-year-old sportsman Seamus Stack was in an induced coma after open-heart surgery to save his life.
Woman, teen arrested in search for accused cop killer
Woman, teen arrested in search for accused cop killer
Armed police arrested a woman and a teenage boy as they continue to hunt for a fugitive accused of murdering two officers in Victoria.
Man charged after 27 petrol drive-off thefts
Man charged after 27 petrol drive-off thefts
A Christchurch man has been arrested in relation to 27 separate petrol drive-off thefts across Canterbury.
New CCTV footage shows fugitive dad Tom Phillips
New CCTV footage shows fugitive father Tom Phillips and child
CCTV footage believed to be of fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips and one of his children has been released by police.
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Player breached home detention to play in final
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Player breached home detention to play in final
A representative rugby player breached home detention to play in an Otago club final wearing his ankle bracelet tucked under his sock.
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Senior students told to stay home amid sickness spike
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Senior students told to stay home amid sickness spike
Southern schools are experiencing a spike in sickness-related absences, one school keeping its entire senior cohort off school today due to a lack of available teachers.
Funding ‘bringing mojo back’ to derelict stations
Funding ‘bringing mojo back’ to derelict stations
Minister for Rail Winston Peters is "bringing the mojo back" to neglected railway stations with new funding to repair stations such as the Mataura Railway Station.