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'Wrong call': Former NZ top cop says sorry over chopper ride

Victorian Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush was fomerly the New Zealand police commissioner....

'Wrong call': Former NZ top cop says sorry over chopper ride

A police commissioner has apologised for using a force helicopter to fly to an interstate conference and says he won't make the same mistake again.

Vegetation fire threatened structure near Waitati

Two helicopters were supporting ground crews fighting a large vegetation fire which threatened a structure near State Highway 1 north of Dunedin.

Weather forces change to Dunedin mega strike

Participants in the 2023 Association of Salaried Medical Specialists’ protest in Cumberland St...

Weather forces change to Dunedin mega strike

Several public sector unions say Thursday's mega strike will go ahead, though severe weather has forced some rallies indoors.

Car theft story unravels after police find drugs, weapons

Police have recovered guns, knives, batons and hatchets from an allegedly stolen vehicle after an incident in Christchurch.

Masked raiders smash way into Dunedin dairy

A police car outside the Dundas Corer Dairy which was raided early this morning. Photo: Gregor...

Masked raiders smash way into Dunedin dairy

Police are hunting a pair of masked invaders who raided a North Dunedin dairy in an early morning smash and grab.

State of emergency in Canterbury, capital shutting down

A state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury and Wellington is shutting down as parts of the country brace for "life-threatening" winds.

Fleeing Otago driver leads cops straight to prison

The woman pulled down Narrowdale Rd into the Otago Correctional Facility and her car was soon...

Fleeing Otago driver leads cops straight to prison

An Otago woman fled police all the way to prison after worried members of the public reported her dangerous driving.

Three states hit record temps as Aus swelters in heatwave

Birdsville in Queensland hit 46.1degC yesterday, the hottest October day in the state's history....

Three states hit record temps as Aus swelters in heatwave

Millions of Australian city-dwellers will get a taste of a spring heatwave that has broken temperature records in three states.

'Strong likelihood' measles spreading in the community

'Strong likelihood' measles spreading in the community

Health officials are warning there's a strong likelihood measles is spreading in the community after four cases, including two children, were confirmed this week.

'Very unusual': Man found dead in Chch finally identified

The man's backpack was located with his body on September 19. Photo: Police

'Very unusual': Man found dead in Chch finally identified

A man whose death in Christchurch sparked a search to find out who he was has now been formally identified.

Race to control Kaikōura fires before severe weather hits

Fire crews in Kaikōura are bracing for more severe gales as they battle multiple blazes that destroyed five homes and several other buildings.

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Fans take transport matters in hand

Standing in front of the bus are Nick Terry and Maeley Terry, 3, (in foreground), and (from left)...

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Fans take transport matters in hand

Tired of having to hire a bus for trips, a group of East Otago rugby supporters bought one.

Alleged killer’s name supressed, mental health assessed

Alleged killer’s name supressed, mental health assessed

The man accused of a fatal North Dunedin stabbing will have his identity suppressed while his mental health is assessed.

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Fenz accused of ignoring urgent need for equipment

The Dunedin Fire Brigade’s 37-year-old "aerial appliance" in action yesterday. The New Zealand...

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Fenz accused of ignoring urgent need for equipment

A Dunedin firefighter says those in control of the finances have their "heads in the sand" about the lack of up-to-date fire safety equipment in "crucial" areas.

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