'Enough is enough': NZ First wants to ban private fireworks
New Zealand First has introduced a member's bill to ban the public sale and use of fireworks.
Three structures lost to raging fire in Canterbury
Three structures lost to raging fire in Canterbury
Multiple structures have been destroyed by fire as firefighters battle a blaze in Canterbury's Selwyn district.
Typhoon brings 'life-threatening' conditions to Philippines
Typhoon brings 'life-threatening' conditions to Philippines
Typhoon Kalmaegi intensified as it made landfall in the central Philippines on Tuesday, with the state weather bureau warning of "life-threatening" conditions.
Worker trapped in collapsed medieval tower in Rome dies
Worker trapped in collapsed medieval tower in Rome dies
A Romanian worker trapped for hours under rubble in Rome following the partial collapse of a medieval tower near the Colosseum has died, local media said.
Chaos erupts at Sydney weapons expo protest
Chaos erupts at Sydney weapons expo protest
Multiple people have been arrested at a protest outside a weapons expo that erupted into chaos in Sydney.
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Unsettled end to spring before warm, dry summer in South
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Unsettled end to spring before warm, dry summer in South
Given the settled conditions over the past few days, it would be easy to think the wild weather of October is well behind us.
Dunedin killer again refuses to engage with Parole Board
Dunedin killer again refuses to engage with Parole Board
A Dunedin murderer, who has been locked up for more than 18 years, has refused to front the Parole Board for the third time.
'Fireworks battle' explodes in student quarter
Police, fire truck shot at as 'fireworks battle' explodes in student quarter
A group of men allegedly shot fireworks at police "causing a near miss" after also taking aim at a fire truck in Dunedin’s student quarter last night, police say.
Drowning prevention agency has $1.1m in funding cut
Drowning prevention agency has $1.1m in funding cut
The country's lead drowning prevention agency is set to lose more than a million dollars in annual government funding.
Cosy Dell Rd rapist facing preventive detention
Cosy Dell Rd rapist facing preventive detention
A man who has pleaded guilty to breaking into a flat and raping a student could now face an open-ended prison term.
No room for 'rogue' MPs in Te Pāti Māori - Tamihere
No room for 'rogue' MPs in Te Pāti Māori - Tamihere
Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere says the party has only now been able to put forward its side of the story, as bitter infighting spills over.
Teen took her life after online porn triggered mental health struggle
Teen took her life after online porn triggered mental health struggle
A teenager's suicide has highlighted the dangers of children being exposed to pornography and sexualised online interactions, a coroner has found.
Seymour admits fire trucks need 'a lot of upgrades'
Seymour admits fire trucks need 'a lot of upgrades'
It has been made clear that "a lot" of upgrades are needed with the country's fire trucks, the deputy prime minister says.
Police falsifying breath tests nationwide
Police falsifying breath tests nationwide
Police officers throughout the country were involved in falsifying alcohol breath tests.
Unions slam govt's plan to shakeup Teaching Council
Unions slam govt's plan to shakeup Teaching Council
Education Minister Erica Stanford has announced plans to shrink the Teaching Council, replace most of its members with ministerial appointees and remove its role in teacher training.
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Noise rules change ‘win’ for residents, musicians
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Noise rules change ‘win’ for residents, musicians
Changes to noise regulations in central Dunedin have been hailed as a win, not only for the city’s music community, but residents, too.
City top dog for canine owners
City top dog for canine owners
Dunedin appears to be going to the dogs.
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‘On edge’: man targeted female students’ flat
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‘On edge’: man targeted female students’ flat
Otago university students say they are "on edge" and living in "a creepy environment" after a man was caught peering in their windows and they noticed missing undies.
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All in place for racing’s big day
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All in place for racing’s big day
The tents are up, the forecast is good, and the horses are champing at the bit before Melbourne Cup Day at Wingatui today.
Man who posed as pre-teen to con girls denied parole
Man who posed as pre-teen to con girls denied parole
A Dunedin man who posed as a pre-teen to dupe girls around the world into sending him sexualised videos has been refused parole.