'Heartbroken': Giraffe and zebra foal die at Orana Park
A 12-year-old giraffe and a young zebra foal have died at Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park, leaving staff "heartbroken".
Two officers reportedly killed in rural Victoria 'ambush'
Two officers reportedly killed in rural Victoria 'ambush'
There are grave concerns for two police officers reportedly killed in an "active" small town shooting, as the perpetrator remains at large.
Drunk driver who killed young son to be released from prison
Drunk driver who killed young son to be released from prison
“For the rest of his life, he will have to live with the knowledge that his poor actions killed his son… It’s a sentence that has already begun.”
Dangerous incidents on the rise at rubbish dumps
Dangerous incidents at Christchurch rubbish dumps
Christchurch City Council is worried about the number of people climbing into refuse pits and children getting out of vehicles at rubbish dumps.
Cop avoids prosecution over Otago bar fire
Cop avoids prosecution over Otago bar fire
A police officer has escaped prosecution for starting a fire which closed down an Otago bar for the evening.
Former NSW cop to fight claim he killed couple
Former NSW cop to fight claim he killed couple
A former Sydney police officer will fight accusations he murdered two men with his service weapon, his lawyer says.
Israeli strike on hospital kills 20, including five journalists
Israeli strike on hospital kills 20, including five journalists
Israel struck Nasser hospital in the south of the Gaza Strip, killing at least 20 people, including five journalists who worked for Reuters, the Associated Press, Al Jazeera and others.
Conveyer belt death: Family's plea for inquest denied
Conveyer belt death: Family's plea for inquest denied
A family's plea for a coroner to take a closer look into how their son and brother was asphyxiated on an unsafe conveyor belt at one of NZ's biggest fertiliser companies has denied.
Teenage car thief has 'productive' chat with victim
Teenage car thief has 'productive' chat with victim
A teenage car thief was frog-marched back to the scene of his alleged crime by Dunedin police and had to face up to the vehicle’s owner.
Little snow forces Canterbury ski field to close
Little snow forces Canterbury ski field to close
A lack of snow has forced the Mt Cheeseman Ski Area to abandon its plans to open this season.
Wild weather bearing down on South
'One last gasp': Wild weather bearing down on South
Severe weather alerts have been issued for parts of the South as a large low-pressure system brings “one last gasp” of winter.
Elderly renters, women struggling with cost of living: survey
Elderly renters, women struggling with cost of living: survey
Retirees who are renting or are women are being hit hard by the cost of living as the price of rate, insurance and power can vary month-to-month, a researcher says.
Groundbreaking OCD treatment on way to NZ
Groundbreaking OCD treatment on way to NZ
An intensive 'circuit-breaker' type treatment for OCD, which is having phenomenal results internationally, will soon be available in this country.
Cook Strait search paused as police probe mayday call
Cook Strait search paused as police probe mayday call
Police have paused the search for a boat thought to be missing in Cook Strait and are investigating the mayday call that sparked it.
Schoolgirls offered cash for inappropriate favours
Arrest after schoolgirls offered cash for inappropriate favours
A 53-year-old man has been arrested after school pupils reported being offered cash for inappropriate favours
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Help needed to secure museum's future
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Help needed to secure museum's future
Up to $15 million is needed for critical infrastructure upgrades at Tūhura Otago Museum, including earthquake strengthening, a new roof for the tropical forest and fire sprinklers.
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Tri-agencies not properly engaged: report
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Tri-agencies not properly engaged: report
A review of Dunedin’s local alcohol rules needs to be "reset" after groups including police and health authorities said they were not properly engaged, councillors have been told.
‘I’ve never put him in harm’s way’, defendant says
‘I’ve never put him in harm’s way’, defendant says
A prominent sportsman accused of serious child abuse told police he would never take out his frustrations on a baby.
Climate protesters support pair facing charges
Climate protesters support pair facing charges
Climate activists protest outside the Dunedin courthouse before Jennifer Shulzitski and Jonathon Rowe-Visser appear in the dock.
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Prof retires after decades of ‘playing with chemicals’
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Prof retires after decades of ‘playing with chemicals’
Emeritus Prof Lyall Hanton reckons it is a bit strong to say he has spent the past four decades in the University of Otago chemistry labs coming up with ways to help humanity.