At least 25 dead in Iran protests, rights groups say
At least 25 people have been killed in Iran during the first nine days of protests that started in the bazaar of Tehran, according to rights groups.
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Body found in search for missing Dunedin tramper
Body found in search for missing Dunedin tramper
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Searchers looking for missing Dunedin man Connor Purvis have located a body high on the southern side of Mt Huxley.
Elvis has left the building: Parkes express rolls out
Elvis has left the building: Parkes express rolls out
Elvis fever has taken over Australia's largest railway station, as impersonators, die-hard fans and curious first-timers joined the annual pilgrimage to pay homage to the King.
Memorial lets mother know 'her little ones' lives mattered'
Memorial lets mother know 'her little ones' lives mattered'
A Sanson cafe owner says a memorial to the children of the Field family is a chance to let mother Chelsey Field know "her little ones' lives mattered".
Trump discussing how to acquire Greenland: White House
Trump discussing how to acquire Greenland: White House
Leaders from major European powers have rallied behind the Arctic territory of Greenland, saying it belongs to its people.
One in critical condition after motorcycle crash
One in critical condition after motorcycle crash
A motorcyclist is in a critical condition after a crash that temporarily closed a section of State Highway 75 in Christchurch.
Ex-users of health portal may be vulnerable
Ex-users of health portal may be vulnerable
People whose GPs no longer use NZ's biggest health portal may still have had their historical data hacked.
Ducting fire sparks repeat visit to Mosgiel industrial park
Ducting fire sparks repeat visit to Mosgiel industrial park
Crews have been called to put out a fire in a Mosgiel industrial park for the second day in a row.
'Unusually hot' for some, heavy rain to hit Fiordland
'Unusually hot' for some, heavy rain to hit Fiordland
Invercargill and Christchurch are forecast to be warmer than usual, while thunder and heavy rain is expected to hit Fiordland.
Swampy to the rescue
Swampy to the rescue
A purpose-built amphibious excavator named Swampy has begun dredging the pop-up garden patch growing out of the Taylor River in Blenheim.
'Stab threat' in Dunedin neighbours at war cat dispute
'Stab threat' in Dunedin neighbours at war cat dispute
A Dunedin woman allegedly threatened to stab her neighbour in the face because her cat, which sought refuge next door, would not return home.
Health portal hackers remove info about data online
Health portal hackers remove info about data online
Hackers who say they have stolen data from New Zealand's biggest health portal app have removed information about the data online.
Minister, PSA at odds over health info delays
Minister, PSA at odds over health info delays
A union says Health Minister Simeon Brown is blaming officials for slow OIA responses, when his government's cuts are at fault.
Violent Mosgiel music dispute: 'Given their ages, they should know better'
Violent Mosgiel music dispute: 'Given their ages, they should know better'
A few late-night drinks ended in a punch up and two arrests when a group of friends including a 62-year-old got into a 2am argument over the choice of music.
Court rejects Dunedin activist's artistic payment
Court rejects Dunedin activist's artistic payment
A Dunedin climate activist attempted to pay a court levy with a hand-drawn $50 note in a publicity stunt.
Otago among unis accepting Duolingo tests
Otago among unis accepting Duolingo tests
New Zealand universities are now accepting English tests taken through language app Duolingo.
Radich funeral on Friday
Radich funeral on Friday
The funeral for former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich will be held on Friday at First Church of Otago.
Search continues in ‘wild’ country
Search continues in ‘wild’ country
Rescue services are hanging on to hope for Dunedin tramper Connor Purvis who remains lost in what has been described as "rugged and wild" country.
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Concerns held after rest-home resignation
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Concerns held after rest-home resignation
The manager at the centre of much of the controversy around incidents at the Oxford Court rest-home in Dunedin has resigned and already left her job.
Doula helping the dying find peace
Doula helping the dying find peace
A Dunedin woman has turned her interest in death into her profession.