Man accused of killing partner dies awaiting trial
A man accused of fatally shooting his long-time partner in a Whangārei park earlier this year has died while awaiting trial.
China says Taiwan's denial of WWII role is 'blasphemy'
China says Taiwan's denial of WWII role is 'blasphemy'
China said today Taiwan was "blaspheming" the sacrifices of those who died fighting Japan in World War Two.
Rain sets off landslide killing 30
Rain sets off landslide killing 30
Heavy rain set off a landslide on a famed Hindu pilgrimage route in India's northern region of Jammu, killing at least 30 people, the ANI news agency said today.
Crash after dropped vape leads cops to wanted man
Crash after dropped vape leads cops to wanted man
A wanted Mosgiel man was nabbed by police after crashing his car as he rummaged around for a dropped vape.
Woman who died in police cell had been tasered
Woman who died in police cell had been tasered
New details have been revealed about the events that led up to the death of a woman in a Christchurch police cell on Monday.
Survivor describes escaping deadly Loafers Lodge fire
Survivor describes escaping deadly Loafers Lodge fire
"We're going to be okay?" a former Loafers Lodge resident asked a 111 call-taker from the roof of the building where flames were beginning to appear during the fatal blaze.
BSA rejects complaint about swearing on RNZ programme
BSA rejects complaint about swearing on RNZ programme
The Broadcasting Standards Authority has not upheld a complaint about swearing on an RNZ programme.
Injured baby case: Multiple rib fractures 'extremely unusual'
Injured baby case: Multiple rib fractures 'extremely unusual'
A baby allegedly squeezed by a prominent sportsman did not have bone fragility issues, a medical expert says.
Car rolls after hitting bank on Dunedin road
Car rolls after hitting bank on Dunedin road
A driver came to grief on a Dunedin back road this morning when their car hit a bank and rolled.
Blind and low vision residents support street flag ban
Blind and low vision residents support street flag ban
Members of a Nelson Tasman accessibility forum support a ban on street advertising flags after a Richmond café publicly opposed the rule.
'Wines with lunch': Dunedin bus driver blows over limit
'Wines with lunch': Dunedin bus driver blows over limit
A Dunedin bus driver taking school students home blew over the legal alcohol limit after drinking "some wines with lunch", police say.
Mystery remains after Cook Strait mayday call
Mystery remains after Cook Strait mayday call
A mayday call from a boat reportedly taking on water off Wellington sparked a massive search operation on Monday, but almost two days on, nothing has been found.
Alleged cop killer caught up in sex abuse inquiry
Alleged cop killer caught up in sex abuse inquiry
Police were serving a search warrant on a man in Victoria when he allegedly opened fire and killed two officers and wounded another.
Courier thwarts bid to post pot
Courier thwarts bid to post pot
A large package set to be delivered to a South Island address caused quite a stink for a courier company.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engaged
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engaged
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce are engaged to be married, the couple have announced.
Future of Ministries for Women, Pacific Peoples up in air
Future of Ministries for Women, Pacific Peoples up in air
The Public Service Commissioner is considering a major shake-up of several government agencies, including the Ministries for Women and Pacific Peoples.
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Bid by outspoken councillor to put spoke in wheels
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Bid by outspoken councillor to put spoke in wheels
An outspoken councillor was practically obliged to be quiet when it counted, as plans for the contentious Dunedin cycleway project were axed.
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Man smashed windows with trolley, punched bus driver in face
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Man smashed windows with trolley, punched bus driver in face
A Dunedin man has been jailed after smashing windows with a shopping trolley and punching a bus driver in the face.
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Council to review soil regulations
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Council to review soil regulations
Dunedin city councillors have asked their staff to find out whether they are setting the right rules for properties with lead-contaminated land.
Blooming marvellous way to welcome spring
Blooming marvellous way to welcome spring
The first day of meteorological spring is on Monday, and true to form, the magnolias in the University of Otago quad are blossoming wildly amid the recent settled weather.