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Judges taken by joyousness, impact of PhD thesis

University of Otago PhD graduate Dr Mere Taito has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Tracey
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Judges taken by joyousness, impact of PhD thesis

An Otago PhD graduate has won a prestigious Australian thesis award, with an academic work that ‘‘breaks the mould of what a PhD can be’’ and struck the judges with its ‘‘joyousness’’.

Woman jailed for racist bus attack on teen

Jason directly after being attacked on the bus by Ioana Kariki in 2024. Photo: Open Justice

Woman jailed for racist bus attack on teen

The woman responsible for a brutal and racist bus attack in 2024 set fire to a building a year later and has lasting burns to her face and body.

Kiwi scientist bringing back almost-extinct snail

The Campbell's keeled glass-snail is endemic to Norfolk Island. Photo: Lucas James/DCCEEW via RNZ

Kiwi scientist bringing back almost-extinct snail

A New Zealand scientist is hoping to bring an Australian snail back from the brink of extinction.

'It'll be over quickly': Trump predicts swift end to war with Iran

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

'It'll be over quickly': Trump predicts swift end to war with Iran

US President Donald Trump predicted a swift end to the war with Iran.

Rents down for most of NZ, 'hard pill to swallow' for Lakes region

A report by the Child Poverty Action Group has found rental properties in Gore are 19% less...

Rents down for most of NZ, 'hard pill to swallow' for Lakes region

Rents have fallen in most parts of New Zealand, according to the latest data.

Boozed driver's trip home ended abruptly by power pole

The driver lost control at the Forbury Rd roundabout. Photo: Google Maps

Boozed driver's trip home ended abruptly by power pole

After work drinks ended badly for a Dunedin man when he lost control of his car and wrapped it around a power pole.

Cricket star made 'foolish mistake' in driving after drinking

Former Australian test cricketer David Warner after his last test in 2024. Photo: Getty Images

Cricket star made 'foolish mistake' in driving after drinking

One of Australia's greatest batsmen was both foolish and reckless when he drove after sharing a few glasses of wine with friends on Easter Sunday, his lawyer says.

Pew pew: Man arrested for 'shooting' cafe patrons with finger gun

Pew pew: Man arrested for 'shooting' cafe patrons with finger gun

A 47-year-old man was arrested after pretending to shoot staff and customers at a Dunedin cafe with his fingers.

'Insufficient evidence' for criminal case as police recruit showed another porn

Police lack an overall digital evidence handling system, and, so far, the funding to get one....

'Insufficient evidence' for criminal case as police recruit showed another porn

A police recruit asked unsolicited sexual questions of another recruit and showed them pornographic material on his phone while masturbating, the police watchdog has revealed.

NZ-based TikTok star faces rape charge

NZ-based TikTok star faces rape charge

A United States musician and social media star has been accused of rape, sexual violation and strangulation after an alleged incident at the Canterbury University rugby clubrooms.

Relief teacher struck off after kissing 3yr-old on lips

Ankui Gui. Photo: supplied/ Open Justice

Relief teacher struck off after kissing 3yr-old on lips

An early childhood relief teacher who kissed a 3-year-old on the lips can now be named.

'Long journey': Senior doctors settle pay claim

After 19 months of bargaining and several strikes, senior doctors have ratified a pay agreement with Health NZ.

Wealthy Aussie donors switching to One Nation

'Sick of all the red tape and s***': Wealthy Aussie donors switching to One Nation

Encouraged by billionaire Gina Rinehart, some of Australia's wealthiest voters are shifting support from the Liberal-National coalition to Pauline Hanson's One Nation party.

Dunedin beats Christchurch for disposable income

Dunedin has come out ahead of Christchurch in a ranking of disposable income for the five main New Zealand cities.

Paralysed teen on mission to gain independence

Noah out and about in Christchurch. Photo: Supplied

'Phenomenal resilience': Paralysed teen on mission to gain independence

A young man paralysed from the chest down in an accident earlier this year says he's focusing on the positives after spending months in Burwood Hospital's Spinal Unit.

'Some healing to do': Dolly cancels Vegas

Country singer Dolly Parton has announced through social media her Vegas residency is cancelled due to ongoing health concerns.

Te Anau support for ANZAC Day continues to be supported by young New Zealanders

Fiordland Military Museum’s military vehicle L4618864 Te Anau II towing the Howitzer gun used...

Te Anau support for ANZAC Day continues to be supported by young New Zealanders

Fiordland RSA’s ANZAC Day Commemorations is always well attended year on year.

Aussies warned of diesel topping $4 a litre

Aussies warned of diesel topping $4 a litre

Diesel prices in Australia could surge above $4 a litre in coming months, spelling a much more severe economic fallout than forecast by the Reserve Bank.

PM supports new test for migrants

Christopher Luxon has been forced to defend his leadership and his personal favourability has...

PM supports new test for migrants

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended the new test for migrants seeking NZ citizenship.

Canterbury playground tagging 'despicable', 'appalling'

"Free Palestine" and pro-trans lives tagging at a children’s playground in Canterbury has been labelled "despicable" and "appalling".

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