Man accused of making up allegation
Victim denies fabricating sexual assault claim
The defence lawyer has questioned a man's claim he was sexually assaulted at a Canterbury bach decades ago and accused him of making up the allegation.
Kiwi in Dubai: 'It's absolutely not business as usual'
Kiwi in Dubai: 'It's absolutely not business as usual'
A New Zealand citizen living in Dubai has described constant missile activity, shortages and a lack of clear information.
Would a helicopter flight have saved this farmer's life?
Would a helicopter flight have saved this farmer's life?
Farmer Rodney Thomas Smith was stoic. He hadn’t seen a doctor for a decade and preferred to pull his own teeth rather than see a dentist.
Peters: Hipkins' ex not linked to NZ First
Peters: Hipkins' ex not linked to NZ First
Winston Peters has moved to quash suggestions of a link between Labour leader Chris Hipkins' former wife and New Zealand First.
US counterterrorism head quits saying 'Iran posed no imminent threat'
US counterterrorism head quits saying 'Iran posed no imminent threat'
A top security official in US President Donald Trump's administration has resigned over the war in Iran, saying the country had posed no imminent threat to the United States.
De-escalation rebuffed as Israel claims to kill Iranian security chief
De-escalation rebuffed as Israel claims to kill Iranian security chief
Israel says it has killed Iran's security chief, the most senior figure targeted since the war's first day, while a senior Iranian official said the new supreme leader had rejected de-escalation offers.
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Mother to 40 wins award for care
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Mother to 40 wins award for care
As long as there is enough room in her car, Donna Illingworth will "go above and beyond" to take care of any child that needs her help.
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DIA confirms investigation into Te Kāika
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DIA confirms investigation into Te Kāika charity
Te Kāika is doubling down on a claim it is not under investigation, despite the Department of Internal Affairs saying otherwise.
Meningococcal vaccines in demand
Meningococcal vaccines in demand
Vaccines for meningococcal disease are "going out the door" at Dunedin pharmacies, after reports of two cases in the city within close proximity of the student quarter.
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Father decries law change: 'We just don't want other people to die'
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Father decries law change: 'We just don't want other people to die'
The father of a University of Otago student crushed to death at a Dunedin flat party says a law change would stand in the way of his efforts to make the city a safer place.
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School's name change seeks to honour Māori heritage
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School's name change seeks to honour Māori heritage
A name change will help a Dunedin school embrace its local cultural heritage — and hopefully stop it getting the wrong mail.
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Council likely $41m short of delivering capital spend
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Council likely $41m short of delivering capital spend
The Dunedin City Council is shaping to be more than $40 million short of delivering its budgeted capital spend, as mystery surrounds what it will get done next year.
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Protected tree survives twin onslaught of poetry and AI
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Protected tree survives twin onslaught of poetry and AI
The unlikely combination of a poem and an AI-backed report on the merits of chopping down a protected tree in Mosgiel have failed to sway planners.
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Police pleased with St Paddy’s Day antics
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Police pleased with St Paddy’s Day antics
This year’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations have left police happy as the day finished with no fires and no serious injuries.
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Mapping system of avalanche risk being developed
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Mapping system of avalanche risk being developed
Heading off into the mountainous back country of the South Island is becoming increasingly dangerous as climate change increases uncertainty about snow and avalanche conditions.
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New regional council site to open late April
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New regional council site to open late April
The new Otago Regional Council building is set to open late next month and will get straight down to business.
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‘Devolved’ model needs resources: Prof
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‘Devolved’ model needs resources: Prof
The government’s plan to give power over health back to the regions could fail if they forget to staff it properly, commentators warn.
Music sales, vinyl surge
Music sales, vinyl surge
The recording industry reached a milestone of $US11.5 billion ($NZ19.7b) in United States sales last year, propelled by the continued surge in vinyl records.
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Care home handyman groped 'defenceless' elderly dementia patient
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Care home handyman groped 'defenceless' elderly dementia patient
A worker at a Dunedin care facility who groped an elderly woman with dementia has avoided a jail sentence.
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Hope horror play will empower
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Hope horror play will empower
A Dunedin artist is taking her honours dissertation to the stage with a feminist horror play she hopes will empower people to speak up about violence and abuse towards women.