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Dumbbell killer wins appeal against life term

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Dumbbell killer who bludgeoned mum wins appeal against life term

A Dunedin man who beat his mother to death with a dumbbell will no longer be subject to life imprisonment after winning an appeal.

What are NZ's busiest flying days this summer?

Auckland Airport on Friday, its busiest day of the year for domestic departures. Photo: RNZ

What are NZ's busiest flying days this summer?

Air New Zealand figures show 2.7 million New Zealanders and international visitors will be flying this summer.

Glitch may have exposed sensitive information

Tech glitch may have exposed sensitive information in police files

A "technical issue" with police's incident management tool may have led to sensitive information that was supposed to be redacted during disclosure being made visible.

Queen’s Award Achievement

Janet Hollard, of Otago, along with other young women from throughout New Zealand, was recently presented with her Queen’s Award Certificate.

Australia plans major gun buyback in wake of Bondi attack

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. File photo

Australia plans major gun buyback in wake of Bondi attack

Australian gun owners will be offered cash for their firearms in the nation's largest buyback in nearly 30 years.

Take-away booze on menu for restaurants in law change

The government is proposing to amend alcohol legislation so restaurants with on-site retail spaces can sell take-home booze.

Life sentence for deadly Loafers Lodge blaze

Esarona David Lologa was sentenced at the High Court in Wellington today. Photo: RNZ

Life sentence for deadly Loafers Lodge blaze

The man who murdered five people by lighting a fire at the central Wellington boarding house must spend at least 22 years in jail.

Trump signs order to ease US marijuana regulations

President Donald Trump told reporters he thought the United States could make a deal with China,...

Trump signs order to ease US marijuana regulations

US President Donald Trump has signed an order directing the loosening of federal regulations on marijuana.

Thousands honour Bondi shooting victims

People gather at Bondi Beach as surfers take part in a paddle out to honour the victims and those...

'Just beautiful': Thousands gather to honour Bondi shooting victims

Thousands of surfers and beachgoers have returned to Bondi's waters to pay tribute to those killed in a horrifying mass shooting.

Armed police guarding Dunedin properties

Armed police guarding Dunedin properties

Two properties are being guarded following an aggravated burglary in Dunedin last night, police say.

Dunedin man fights cops after exposing himself to flatmate

Dunedin man fights cops after exposing himself to flatmate

A Dunedin man was pepper-sprayed after barraging a woman with sexual remarks and exposing his genitals to his female flatmate.

'Want my life back': Woman in ACC limbo after rare blood clot

Nataly Vitreras spent a week in Dunedin Hospital. Photo: supplied

'Want my life back': Woman in ACC limbo after rare blood clot

A woman who developed a rare blood clot in her brain and needed treatment at Dunedin Hospital says she's stuck in limbo and can't work while ACC investigates the case.

Driver and young child flee cops in South Dunedin

Driver and young child flee cops in South Dunedin

A Dunedin man snapped for drink driving with a 4-year-old in the car took the child with him when fleeing police on foot.

Family upset no action over repeated damaged to headstone

A screenshot from a video capturing the alleged offender damaging a headstone in the Rakaia...

Family upset no action over repeated damaged to headstone

A family is distraught a mother’s headstone has been repeatedly damaged at an Ashburton cemetery, with no help from authorities despite camera footage.

Mum's pleas unanswered before boy found in pond

Divers searching a pond found Khyzah DeLaCroix's body a day after he went missing. Photo: RNZ

Mum's pleas unanswered before boy found in pond

A coroner has criticised a disability service for not urgently addressing a mother's safety fears for her autistic, non-verbal son later found dead in a pond at his home in rural Gisborne.

Dozen injured after minivan and car collide

A dozen people have been injured after a crash involving a car and minivan at Lake Rotomā near Rotorua.

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Suburban cafe plan hits opposition from neighbour

Tansy Hayden outside the now-pink former corner shop and upstairs dwelling, built for storekeeper...

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Suburban cafe plan hits opposition from neighbour

A plan to convert an historic Dunedin corner store into a suburban cafe has hit opposition from a neighbour who has listed 15 reasons why it should not go ahead.

Foodbanks appeal for help beyond Christmas

Dunedin foodbanks say they are prepared for when the Christmas rush begins - but are asking for donations so they can stay stocked up for the rest of summer.

‘Thrilled’: kākā raises first chick after move

Charlie Girl’s chick at about 1 month old.

‘Thrilled’: kākā raises first chick after move

Transferred South Island kākā Charlie Girl has successfully hatched and reared her first chick since moving to the Dunedin Botanic Garden aviary.

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Role a chance to champion Māori cultural heritage

Dunedin archaeologist Rachel Wesley has been appointed to the Māori Heritage Council. She is seen...

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Role a chance to champion Māori cultural heritage

A Dunedin archaeologist hopes her new governance role will be a chance to champion Māori sovereignty over their heritage.

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