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    More victims of child sex offender come forward

    A convicted child sex offender currently serving a 12-year prison term has had another 10 years added to his sentence after two more victims came forward.

    Real estate franchisees accused of price fixing

    Several Harcourts real estate franchisees have been accused of price-fixing. Photo: File / RNZ /...

    Real estate franchisees accused of price fixing

    The Commerce Commission is accusing several Christchurch Harcourts real estate franchisees of price-fixing.

    Defence closes, jury to deliberate in Loafers Lodge trial

    Defence closes, jury to deliberate in Loafers Lodge trial

    Lawyers have delivered their final arguments in the Loafers Lodge murder trial, and the jury will begin deliberating their verdict on Wednesday morning.

    Palmerston death: Victim died while restrained on bed

    Police work at the scene of an unexplained death at a house on the corner of Mull and Birsa Sts,...

    Palmerston death: Victim died while restrained on bed

    A coroner has ruled on the death of a man restrained on a bed at a house party in his Palmerston home.

    World leaders rally behind Palestinian statehood

    "We must pave the way for peace," France's president Emmanuel Macron said at the start of the...

    World leaders rally behind Palestinian statehood

    Dozens of world leaders have gathered at the UN to embrace a Palestinian state - a landmark diplomatic shift nearly two years into the war in Gaza.

    Drone sightings disrupt Scandi flights

    Drone sightings disrupt Scandi flights

    Denmark and Norway will investigate whether incidents involving drones affecting airport operations in the capitals are linked.

    HNZ to re-check staff working with children

    Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

    HNZ to re-check staff working with children

    Health New Zealand is re-checking the credentials of staff who work with children across the country, after a whistle-blower went to the Ombudsman.

    Drama as Dunedin cycleway decision reversed

    The crucial vote that enabled the U-turn belonged to Cr Jim O'Malley, pictured with Cr Mandy...

    Drama as Dunedin cycleway decision reversed

    Dunedin's contentious Albany St cycleway is back on.

    Dunedin killer denied parole again

    Gareth Smither needs long-term accommodation when he is released from prison, the Parole Board...

    Dunedin killer denied parole again

    A Dunedin killer who has spent 28 years behind bars is still not fit for release, the Parole Board says. 

    Car 'takes flight' in Mosgiel crash

    Police at the scene of the crash this morning. Photo: Gregor Richardson

    Car 'takes flight' in Mosgiel crash

    A neighbour watched a car "take flight" over a grass verge before slamming into a garage in Mosgiel this morning.

    Mother found guilty in suitcase murder trial

    Hakyung Lee at the High Court in Auckland. Photo: Lawrence Smith/ Stuff Pool

    Mother found guilty in suitcase murder trial

    A mother accused of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases has been found guilty.

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    Dunedin strangler's sentence reduced to home detention

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    Dunedin strangler's sentence reduced to home detention

    A Dunedin man who was jailed for strangling his partner in an angry attack has had his sentence reduced to home detention on appeal.

    Police hope gear will help identify dead Christchurch man

    Police hope gear will help identify dead Christchurch man

    Police have released images of a backpack and other gear found with the body of an unidentified man in Christchurch on Friday.

    Minor changes to 'granny flat' legislation

    A planned law change would allow home owners to build granny flats up to 70sq  metres...

    Minor changes to 'granny flat' legislation

    A select committee report has called for minor amendments to the govt's legislation allowing small homes like granny flats to be built without a consent.

    Trump links autism with paracetamol

    US President Donald Trump, with Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services...

    Trump links autism with paracetamol

    Donald Trump says there's a link between the use of popular over-the-counter pain medication paracetamol and the development of autism during pregnancy, a claim which many doctors dispute.

    Cosy Dell sex attacker named

    Cosy Dell sex attacker named

    A man who broke into a Dunedin student flat and violated a young woman can now be named. 

    Kimmel back on air after suspension

    Jimmy Kimmel. File photo: Reuters

    Kimmel back on air after suspension

    Jimmy Kimmel Live will return to TV screens after ABC suspended the popular talk-show host over comments made about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

    Lifesaving surgeries delayed after Chch ICU beds reduced

    Christchurch Hospital. Photo: Geoff Sloan

    Lifesaving surgeries delayed after Chch ICU beds reduced

    Christchurch cardiac patients awaiting lifesaving operations are having their surgery delayed, sometimes several times, due to a lack of intensive care unit beds in the city.

    Parital solar eclipse

    The eclipse, as seen from Bluff. Photo: Parag Tambe

    Parital solar eclipse

    It was a wonderful experience to watch the sun rise- partially eclipsed early morning today.

    Solar eclipse from harbour and Otagon

    The eclipse seen from the harbour. Photo: Andy Smith

    Solar eclipse from harbour and Otagon

    Partial solar eclipse this morning.
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