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The Epstein case has dogged Donald Trump for months, upsetting even his own political supporters,...

Released Epstein email says Trump 'knew about the girls'

House Democrats have released emails which they said raised new questions about President Donald Trump's relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and how much he knew about his abuse of underage girls.

Christchurch killer makes shock guilty plea

Nathan Boulter admitted murdering a woman in Christchurch earlier this year. Photo: Open Justice ...

'Murdering ****': Killer of Christchurch woman makes shock guilty plea

A 36-year-old man who pleaded guilty this morning to murdering a Christchurch woman in Parklands in July was yelled at by a person sitting in the public gallery.

Dunedin teen admits threatening to blow up mosque

Kilbirnie Mosque in Wellington. Photo: RNZ

Dunedin teen admits threatening to blow up mosque

A Dunedin teenager has admitted threatening to blow up a Wellington mosque.

Starmer 'never authorised attacks' on ministers

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: Reuters

Starmer 'never authorised attacks' on ministers

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has distanced himself from a briefing by unnamed allies that he would fight any leadership bid.

Fears housing plan will lead to 'rising crime, parties and nuisance'

Hugo Kristinsson. Photo: RNZ / Adam Burns

Fears housing plan will lead to 'rising crime, parties and nuisance'

Residents of the Christchurch suburb of South Brighton are not happy with a plan to build emergency housing apartments on a reserve in their quiet cul-de-sac.

Christchurch shop shop sent stolen vehicles around the world

Abdul Ahmadi during his sentencing at the Christchurch District Court. Photo: Al Williams

Christchurch shop shop sent stolen vehicles around the world

A man who sought refugee status in NZ went on to establish a chop shop in Christchurch that received $800,000 worth of stolen cars.

Second former southern top cop implicated in McSkimming scandal

Two former southern district police commanders - Paul Basham and Andrew Coster - have now been named in serious misconduct findings over the handling of sexual offending accusations.

Tall story: Curious Kevin on way to new home

Kevin heads off to Hamilton Zoo. Photo: Supplied

Tall story: Curious Kevin on way to new home

A curious and loving giraffe named Kevin is on a cross-country road trip, travelling from Christchurch's Orana Park to his new home at Hamilton Zoo.

McSkimming accuser faces charges of harassing another officer

Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Photo: RNZ

McSkimming accuser faces charges of harassing another officer

A woman who accused former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending remains before the court on charges of harassing another police officer and his wife.

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Pest presents opportunity to enter growing market

Southern Clams director Alexis Belton (front) holds a string of the invasive Undaria seaweed...

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Pest presents opportunity to enter growing market

An invasive pest seaweed species has made its home in Otago Harbour, but it may not be all bad news.

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Solar storms send supplier scrambling

An Aurora Australis as seen from Hoopers Inlet, near Dunedin. PHOTO: IAN GRIFFIN

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Solar storms send supplier scrambling

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A severe (G4) geomagnetic storm sent Transpower scrambling to remove some South Island electricity transmission lines from service yesterday, in a bid to protect the power grid.

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Woman stole mail while on '15-year bender'

Methamphetamine is the drug of choice for many in New Zealand, according to wastewater testing....

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Woman stole mail while on '15-year bender'

A Dunedin woman who stole mail from around the city says she was on a "15-year bender" at the time.

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Council’s water plan signed off

A lot of work could be required in Three Waters in the next decade, including for Dunedin...

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Council’s water plan signed off

The Dunedin City Council’s plan for providing water services, and funding them, has been approved.

FENZ called to Little Sisters of the Poor

FENZ called to Little Sisters of the Poor

Firefighters use cutting equipment to remove a loose piece of material from a structure at the Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Rest Home in Brockville yesterday.

Banned driver fesses up

Banned driver fesses up

A man forbidden from driving turned himself in to police after his car ran out of petrol in the middle of a central Dunedin street.

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Young designer inspired by ‘fun and vibrant’ Italy

Third-year bachelor of design (fashion) student Kennedy Lahood-Timu displays her end-of-year...

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Young designer inspired by ‘fun and vibrant’ Italy

Inspired by Italy, pieced together in Dunedin, a young designer’s latest fashion collection showcases the essence of the people from one of the fashion capitals of the world.

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Liquor licence renewed despite opposition

Bar and restaurant Izakaya Yuki, in Bath St, has had its on-licence renewed for another three...

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Liquor licence renewed despite opposition

A Dunedin bar whose landlord appealed to the top echelon of the city council about its expired liquor licence has been allowed to keep selling alcohol