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Speeding driver arrives home to find police

Speeding driver arrives home to find police

After failing to stop a young driver for allegedly travelling at excessive speed in a 50kmh zone, police officers went to his house and waited for him to come home.

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Principals want more counsellors

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Principals want more counsellors

Otago secondary schools are having to ‘‘dig deep’’ into their pockets to fund school counsellors.

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Kidney failure: lifting the lid on a ‘silent condition’

Dunedin resident Dr Paul Trotman with his cat Taylor during World Kidney Day yesterday. PHOTOS:...

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Kidney failure: lifting the lid on a ‘silent condition’

Kidney failure was simply a hurdle, and not a roadblock, for Dr Paul Trotman.

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Developer difficulties discussed

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Developer difficulties discussed

Difficulties for developers in getting housing projects going in Dunedin, including working with the city council, have been discussed at a meeting.

Case made to stop seismic reclassification

Dunedin city councillor Russell Lund and Southern Heritage Trust spokeswoman Jo Galer present...

Case made to stop seismic reclassification

Dunedin risks the ‘‘perverse outcome’’ of losing its characteristic heritage buildings unless the government relaxes incoming seismic changes, two advocates say.

Woman bit victim and 'growled like a dog'

Woman bit victim and 'growled like a dog'

A young woman bit a stranger’s arm and "growled like a dog" while remaining latched on for about 10 seconds during a street attack.

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Killer pleads guilty to prison assault

Robert Cummings, pictured here at a sentencing in 2022, has been in prison for more than 12 years...

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Killer pleads guilty to prison assault

A convicted murderer has continued his pattern of ‘‘brutal and ferocious’’ violence while in prison, a court has heard.

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Engineer balanced job with study to graduate

Otago Polytechnic bachelor of engineering technology graduand Jennifer Churchouse is one of more...

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Engineer balanced job with study to graduate

Life has been one long bridge over troubled waters for Jennifer Churchouse over the past three years.

Several MPs suffer fall in new initial Green Party list

Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chloe Swarbrick. Photo: Getty Images

Several MPs suffer fall in new initial Green Party list

Some current Green Party MPs risk losing their seats following the publication of the party's initial candidate list for the election.

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Fears shifting seismic zone will put Dunedin heritage buildings at risk

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Fears shifting seismic zone will put Dunedin heritage buildings at risk

Dunedin risks the "perverse outcome" of losing its characteristic heritage buildings unless the government relaxes incoming seismic changes, a pair of advocates say.

China's first North Korea-bound train in six years set to depart

The first train from Beijing to Pyongyang in six years is set to depart today. Photo: Getty Images

China's first North Korea-bound train in six years set to depart

The first passenger train service between China and North Korea after a six-year hiatus is scheduled to set off from Beijing today.

Cordons lifted as 'high-risk explosive' made safe in Christchurch

The police cordon at Sheffield Crescent in Christchurch. Photo: RNZ/Anna Sargent

Cordons lifted as 'high-risk explosive' made safe in Christchurch

Cordons have been lifted after following reports of a concerning substance in Christchurch this afternoon.

Pre-school vandalised for fourth time in a month

Christchurch's Papanui Preschool and Nursey has been targeted several times over the past few...

Pre-school vandalised for fourth time in a month

A Christchurch pre-school has been trashed with a fire extinguisher sprayed around its nursery, manager Kristal Heath says.

Plumber referred after 89-year-old dies from bath burns

The woman died after getting into a bath filled with scalding hot water. File Photo: Getty Images

Plumber referred after 89-year-old dies from bath burns

A great grandmother's tragic home death from scalding bathwater could set a safety watchdog's eyes on the plumber who replaced her hot water system.

Man guilty of murdering and dismembering Canterbury dad

Michael Scott Rodger. Photo: RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon

Man guilty of murdering and dismembering Canterbury dad

A man has been found guilty of murdering Canterbury father of three Richard Leman, whose dismembered body was found in the boot of his own car.

Four govt targets still at risk of not being met

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says his language has been consistent. Photo: RNZ

Four govt targets still at risk of not being met

Four of the government's nine key targets risk not being met, the latest update shows.

Flights cancelled due to volcanic ash

Flights cancelled due to volcanic ash

Air New Zealand has cancelled 19 flights due to an ash cloud coming from Whakaari/White Island in the Bay of Plenty.

Christchurch steroid kingpin's double life

Christchurch steroid kingpin's double life

Nearly 10 years after being jailed for running a large national steroid ring, a Christchurch man has been sentenced for his part in a drug manufacturing ring and laundering nearly $700k.

Teacher censured over sex questions to students

A teacher asked students inappropriate questions, including "how long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl?", as a way to wind the students down before bedtime.

Flight cancellations: What are your rights?

Flight cancellations: What are your rights?

Air New Zealand is warning 44,000 passengers will be affected by cancellations over the coming months - so what are your rights if you're one of them?

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