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DCC asked to rethink development charges
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DCC asked to rethink development charges
Proposed increases to development contributions would throw the brakes on Dunedin’s business growth, the city council has been told.
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Oamaru man charged over ‘horrific offences’ named
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Oamaru man charged over ‘horrific offences’ named
An Oamaru man’s 24-hour crime spree has been labelled as "horrific" by police.
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Soon-to-be graduate ‘proud’
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Soon-to-be graduate ‘proud’
For the first time in his life, Junior So’oula has somewhere to go — and he is not wasting any time getting there.
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Lack of consultation over Kahui Ako upsets principals
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Lack of consultation over Kahui Ako upsets principals
Dunedin principals are disappointed about the lack of consultation as evidence emerges showing a $130 million teacher support scheme will be scrapped.
Trust relieved as stabilisation work begins
Trust relieved as stabilisation work begins
Restoration work on the ruins of Cargill’s Castle began this week, parts of the deteriorating structure getting some much-needed support.
Mushroom cook sick day after meal, daughter tells court
Mushroom cook sick day after meal, daughter tells court
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson began feeling sick the day after a poisoned lunch, her daughter has told a jury, but a nurse who treated her said she "didn't look unwell".
Karla Cardno's killer to stay behind bars
Karla Cardno's killer to stay behind bars
Paul Joseph Dally, who raped and murdered 13-year-old Karla Cardno in 1989, has again been denied parole.
Selwyn mayor announced state of emergency from Wellington
Selwyn mayor announced state of emergency from Wellington
Selwyn council’s CEO has defended the mayor's decision to travel to Wellington on the eve of a heavy rain event for the Canterbury district.
Uber no help over driver damage
Uber no help over driver damage
A Christchurch man wants to find the Uber Eats driver who knocked over a fence pillar at his property - but the company will not help.
Capital spend to get boost in Budget
Capital spend to get boost in Budget
Capital expenditure - new money set aside in the Budget to maintain or upgrade assets - will be higher than originally forecast when the government delivers its Budget.
Auckland man admits prostituting 14-year-old girl
Auckland man admits prostituting 14-year-old girl
An Auckland man has admitted prostituting a 14-year-old girl he was in an illegal relationship with, and recruiting her friends to join them.
Cops nab man who fled after stop
Cops nab man who fled after stop
A man who fled police at speed after a vehicle stop was tracked down to a Fairfield address almost 24 hours later.
India-Pakistan tensions rise as death toll tops 30
India-Pakistan tensions rise as death toll tops 30
India hit Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir with missiles and Pakistan vowed to retaliate, saying it shot down five Indian aircraft, in the worst clash in years between the neighbours.
Flat intruder admits Cosy Dell sex attack
Flat intruder admits Cosy Dell sex attack
A Dunedin man has admitted breaking into a Cosy Dell flat and sexually violating a woman but denies other charges.
Watch: Owner's lucky escape as car smashes through store
Watch: Owner's lucky escape as car smashes through store
A Canterbury supermarket owner thought he was going to die when a car smashed through his shop.
Another potential child abduction attempt in Auckland
Another potential child abduction attempt in Auckland
A second Auckland school is reporting a potential attempted abduction, just days after a similar incident in the city.
Gang members throw objects at police outside Auckland bar
Gang members throw objects at police outside Auckland bar
Police say they are "extremely disappointed" after gang members threw objects at officers and did a burn-out outside an Auckland bar.
Heavy rain hits Fiordland as wild weather bears down
Heavy rain hits Fiordland as wild weather bears down
Heavy rain and strong wind hit parts of the South Island overnight, and there's more to come through the day.
Soul legend Smokey Robinson accused of sex abuse
Soul legend Smokey Robinson accused of sex abuse
Four housekeepers have sued legendary Motown singer Smokey Robinson for $US50 million, alleging that he sexually assaulted them for years.
No pope elected in first conclave vote
No pope elected in first conclave vote
Black smoke has billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signalling an inconclusive first vote by cardinals in a conclave to elect a new pope.