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Dunedin man continues trail of violence behind bars

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Dunedin man continues trail of violence behind bars

A Dunedin man who committed a violent armed burglary then punched a police officer in court has continued his aggressive behaviour in prison.

Jury to decide if shooting murder or self-defence

When a terminally ill man was shot dead on his doorstep, dragged inside, and his house set alight, it was either a ‘‘cold-blooded murder’’ or a case of ‘‘kill or be killed’’ for the man who pulled...

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Plea to plan ahead to mitigate Mosgiel transport headaches

Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board chairwoman Rebecca Shepherd says Mosgiel’s transport network needs...

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Plea to plan ahead to mitigate Mosgiel transport headaches

Mosgiel’s transport network requires urgent attention amid increasing growth pressures, Dunedin city councillors have been told.

On the cutting edge of career options

On the cutting edge of career options

Ngaki Kiore and Zyanalee Parata of Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Otepoti School, play with the hair of a mannequin at a careers expo.

Aussie tourists to be hit with increased exit fees

Australians heading overseas will be hit with increased exit fees in a move that has incensed some travel groups and travellers alike.

Man who killed woman on Auckland bus given life sentence

Kael Leona during his appearance in the High Court at Auckland on Wednesday. Photo: RNZ

Man who killed woman on Auckland bus given life sentence

The man who murdered a woman on an Auckland bus in 2024 will spend at least 12 years behind bars.

Former St Bede's College priest jailed for sexual abuse of boys

Former St Bede's College Friar Rowan Donoghue outside the Christchurch District Court in January....

Former St Bede's College priest jailed for sexual abuse of boys

A former priest who sexually abused four boys at Christchurch's St Bede's College more than two decades ago has been jailed for more than seven years.

Pupil's threats at Dunedin primary school trigger police response

Police raced to a Dunedin primary school after a pupil allegedly threatened a teacher and classmate this afternoon.

Canterbury firm supplied hundreds of thousands of illegal mussels

A consignment of the green-lipped mussels. Photo: Supplied

Canterbury firm supplied hundreds of thousands of illegal mussels

A Canterbury aquaculture company that illegally supplied hundreds of thousands of live green-lipped mussels from a restricted area to an exporter has been fined $24,000.

Plans for Trump Tower on Gold Coast scrapped

The Trump Organization says it has abandoned a plan to build its first tower in Australia, less than three months after signing the deal.

Sth Australia first stop for Michelin Guide

South Australia first stop for Michelin Guide Down Under

The Australian arrival of the world's most famous food guide will provide an opportunity for the nation to prove its culinary chops.

Worker killed trying to help stranded vehicle on expressway

Worker killed trying to help stranded vehicle on expressway

A Fulton Hogan worker has died in a crash while helping with a stranded vehicle on the Waikato Expressway.

Landlord tax breaks dumped to help young Aussies own home

Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers the Federal Budget at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday....

Landlord tax breaks dumped to help young Aussies own home

Australia's centre-left Labor government has rolled out the biggest changes to investment taxes this century to help young people break into the housing market.

Dunedin killer stays caged for brutal 1997 murder of ex-girlfriend

Gareth Smither stabbed Karen Jacobs more than 30 times then attacked her with a garden spade, all while her young daughter was in the house.

Hantavirus protocol breach at Dutch hospital

The person is being treated at the Radboud University Medical Centre in Nijmegen. Photo: Reuters

Hantavirus protocol breach at Dutch hospital

A Dutch hospital has quarantined 12 staff members as a preventive measure after blood and urine from a hantavirus patient were handled without observing strict protocols.

Police investigate pub 'assault' caught on video

An alleged assault on a patron at The Famous Grouse bar in Lincoln is now being investigated by police.

Starmer defies calls to quit

Sir Keir Starmer gestures as he meets construction apprentices during a visit to London South...

Starmer defies calls to quit

Embattled British PM Keir Starmer is promising to press ahead with plans to reform the country and warned of chaos and instability if ousted.

'Sneaky' bill: Profit over environment, Opposition says

'Sneaky' bill: Profit over environment, Opposition says

The Opposition warns legislation changes will open up 60% of the conservation estate to sale.

Seriously hurt cyclist freed from under car

Seriously hurt cyclist freed from under car

A cyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after becoming trapped under a car.

Detained Kiwi transferred to tougher US state

Everlee Wihongi has been in US detention since the start of April. Photo: Supplied

Detained Kiwi transferred to tougher US state

Everlee Wihongi's lawyer believes she was taken from California to Arizona in the US because of a harsher view on immigration law.

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