Nancy Guthrie kidnap notes deemed fake
All three kidnapping-related messages about the disappearance of US TV show co-host Savannah Guthrie's elderly mother have been deemed by federal investigators to be fake, the FBI says.
Five arrested, 1.3m illegal cigarettes seized in tobacco raids
Five arrested, 1.3m illegal cigarettes seized in tobacco raids
Five people have been arrested and more than a million cigarettes seized as part of the effort to crack down on the black market tobacco trade.
'Unreasonable': PM's office slammed over missing lobbyist document
'Unreasonable': PM's office slammed over missing lobbyist document
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An independent watchdog has found a decision by the Prime Minister's Office regarding an official information request was "unreasonable".
US Supreme Court clears way for transgender sports bans
US Supreme Court clears way for transgender sports bans
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for states to impose restrictions on transgender student athletes, upholding laws in West Virginia and Idaho banning them from female sports teams.
Neighbours go hog-wild as Facebook feud over pet pig escalates to hammer threats
Neighbours go hog-wild as Facebook feud over pet pig escalates to hammer threats
Tensions over a pet pig running wild in Dunedin reached breaking point when a group of hammer-wielding men allegedly began threatening vehicles and property.
Man died in back seat of car while mates worked out cover story
Man died in back seat of car while mates worked out cover story
"Rather than acting with honesty, courage, and integrity, you drove him to the hospital while stopping to plan your escape and create lies."
Teen's neck slashed in Mosgiel 'coffee mug attack'
Teen's neck slashed in Mosgiel 'coffee mug attack'
A Mosgiel teenager allegedly hit with a coffee mug was left bleeding heavily from a serious cut to his neck and rushed to hospital, police say.
Who is poor in New Zealand now?
Who is poor in New Zealand now?
A group of people the size of the population of Christchurch is in hardship, but there are ways to turn it around, a group of social service charities says.
Cold mornings in Luggate
Cold mornings in Luggate
A stunning week of cold mornings, beautiful horefrosts.
NZ-born neo-Nazi 'emulating thugs of 1930s Berlin'
NZ-born neo-Nazi 'emulating thugs of 1930s Berlin'
A New Zealand-born neo-Nazi has been sentenced in Melbourne for abusive behaviour emulating "Nazi thugs of 1930s Berlin".
Two injured in Southern Motorway pile-up
Two injured in Southern Motorway pile-up
Two multi-vehicle crashes left two people injured and the Southern Motorway closed as icy conditions caused chaos around Dunedin this morning.
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'I take my life in my hands if I cross the road'
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Call for more pedestrian crossings in Mosgiel
A Mosgiel retiree who puts his ‘‘life in danger’’ traversing his suburban road is calling for the city council to install much-needed pedestrian crossings.
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Ankle-breaking attack ends rapport
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Ankle-breaking attack ends rapport
A friendship between drinking buddies ended spectacularly when a Dunedin man broke his elderly victim’s ankle, a court has heard.
Man sent inappropriate messages while in treatment
Man sent inappropriate messages while in treatment
While undergoing treatment for his attraction to young girls, a Milton man was secretly sending inappropriate messages to intellectually impaired women.
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Man jailed for 'extraordinarily violent' bus hub incident
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Man jailed for 'extraordinarily violent' bus hub incident
A Dunedin man who dragged a driver from a bus, bit a police officer and put on an obscene performance in the cells has been jailed for 16 months.
Allied Media win top industry title
Allied Media win top industry title
Allied Media, publisher of the Otago Daily Times, has won a best in category award at this year’s Pride In Print Awards.
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Value of 10-year plans amid reform queried
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Value of 10-year plans amid reform queried
The point of the Dunedin City Council having to carry out onerous long-term planning work amid merger talks has been questioned.
Code to emphasise positive behaviour
Code to emphasise positive behaviour
The Dunedin City Council’s staff code of conduct is being updated to put more emphasis on positive behaviour.
Serious charges after armed police raid
Serious charges after armed police raid
A man has been charged with threats to kill after armed police flooded a Dunedin street.
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Principal sad yet thrilled to ‘pass the baby over’
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Principal sad yet thrilled to ‘pass the baby over’
After more than a decade at the helm, a Dunedin primary school principal is excited for her next chapter — retirement.