Murdoch family reaches deal over future of media empire
The Murdoch family has reached a deal that will see Rupert Murdoch's politically conservative eldest son Lachlan Murdoch cement control of the family media empire.
Drug found in bodies of children left in suitcases
Drug found in bodies of children left in suitcases
A jury has been told traces of the anti-depressant drug Nortriptyline were found in the bodies of two children allegedly killed by their mother and left in suitcases.
Police seek witnesses after fatal Taieri crash
Police seek witnesses after fatal Taieri crash
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Police investigating a fatal crash between a motorcycle and car south of Dunedin want to speak to the driver of a white van.
Hipkins signals doubts over working with Te Pāti Māori
Hipkins signals doubts over working with Te Pāti Māori
Labour won't say yet who it will and won't work with in the next election - but has signalled Te Pāti Māori isn't guaranteed.
Work starts on hospital extension in Christchurch
Work starts on hospital extension in Christchurch
Forté Health has broken ground on a major new hospital extension on Kilmore St in Christchurch.
Democrats release alleged Trump birthday note to Epstein
Democrats release alleged Trump birthday note to Epstein
Democrats made public a birthday letter Donald Trump allegedly wrote to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein more than 20 years ago, though the White House quickly denied its authenticity.
Police probing ugly brawl at Bondi Beach
Police probing ugly brawl at Bondi Beach
Police are investigating an ugly brawl between members of rival protest groups at Australia's best-known beach.
Coroner warns of climbing dangers after boy's 'tragic' death
Coroner warns of climbing dangers after boy's 'tragic' death
A young teen and his friend on holiday had spent an afternoon paddleboarding and exploring the area before they climbed a cliff face together.
Teen critically hurt falling from roof of student flat
Teen critically hurt falling from roof of student flat
A 19-year-old man is in a critical condition after falling from the roof of a two storey student flat while taking a photo.
Six killed by gunmen at Jerusalem bus stop
Six killed by gunmen at Jerusalem bus stop
Two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop on the outskirts of Jerusalem, killing six people in what police described as "a terrorist attack," one of the deadliest in the city in the past few years.
French PM ousted in no-confidence vote
French PM ousted in no-confidence vote
France's parliament has brought down the government, deepening a political crisis that is weakening the euro zone's second-largest economy.
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Marokopa children's recovery 'could take years'
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Marokopa children's recovery 'could take years'
After nearly four years on the run with fugitive father Tom Phillips, his three children are likely to be in a "very complex" mental state, a clinical psychologist says.
Phillips' child told police of guns at campsite
Phillips' child told police of guns at campsite
It was one of fugitive father Tom Phillips’ children who alerted officers to firearms at their campsite after Phillips was shot dead by police yesterday.
Japanese tradition to greet spring
Japanese tradition to greet spring
The University of Otago is saying konnichiwa to spring with a traditional Japanese celebration.
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Shoppers bargain-hunt as staff left in the dark
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Shoppers bargain-hunt as staff left in the dark
Smiths City liquidation sales across the South over the weekend left shelves stripped of their stock in just one day, as staff are left in the dark about what comes next.
Two-year nightmare ends as sportsman cleared
Two-year nightmare ends as sportsman cleared
A prominent sportsman broke down in tears of relief after being cleared of serious child abuse allegations.
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Candidates discuss value for money
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Candidates discuss value for money
Their visions were quite different, but leading candidates for the Dunedin mayoralty spoke of getting value for money out of rates.
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Student rep formally asked to resign from OUSA
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Student rep formally asked to resign from OUSA
An under-fire student representative has finally been formally asked to resign by the Otago University Students' Association.
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Candidates come to the party
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Candidates come to the party
A fully-grown Bayfield schoolboy, a Samoan war goddess and two normal people walk into the Hyde St Party.
Man abused members of public, assaulted woman
Man abused members of public, assaulted woman
A wannabe Dunedin influencer was arrested on Saturday night after verbally abusing members of the public and assaulting a woman.