Gang shootings 'causing real concern' in Levin
Horowhenua's mayor says the recent spate of gang shootings is "causing some real concern" among residents who are worried about ongoing criminal behaviour.
Criminals face pub, football match bans under new UK plans
Criminals face pub, football match bans under new UK plans
Convicted criminals could face being banned from going to the pub, concerts and sports events such as football matches under new plans by the British government.
One dead after crash in Waikato
One dead after crash in Waikato
One person has died after a crash in Te Mata, between Raglan and Kawhia in Waikato.
Man sent explicit images to ex-partner's brother to embarrass her
Man sent explicit images to ex-partner's brother to embarrass her
A man who sent a series of sexually explicit photographs and a video of his ex-partner to her brother, in an attempt to humiliate her, told a court he was truly remorseful.
Two killed, three injured in North Island crashes
Two killed, three injured in North Island crashes
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash at the intersection of Broadlands Road and Off Road Highway near Taupō.
Lyle Menendez denied parole after 35 years in prison for parents' murders
Lyle Menendez denied parole after 35 years in prison for parents' murders
Lyle Menendez, imprisoned 35 years with his brother Erik for the 1989 shotgun murders of their parents at their Beverly Hills home, was denied parole on Friday.
Save the Children NZ urges end to Gaza blockade
Save the Children NZ urges end to Gaza blockade
Save the Children New Zealand says its medical teams in Gaza are facing famine alongside the people they're trying to help.
Trump 'never inappropriate with anybody': Ghislaine Maxwell
Trump 'never inappropriate with anybody': Ghislaine Maxwell
Ghislaine Maxwell told a top Justice Department official in July that she was not aware of any "client list" belonging to late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Dunedin court date for Greenpeace protesters
Dunedin court date for Greenpeace protesters
Two of three Greenpeace protesters who boarded a fishing boat at Nelson's port today, stopping it from leaving, will appear in court in Dunedin.
Social media ban: What could go wrong?
Social media ban for youth: What could go wrong?
An Auckland-based criminologist is concerned New Zealand's proposed social media ban for under-16s will not work.
Thirty suppliers vie to deliver govt's school lunch programme
Thirty suppliers vie to deliver govt's school lunch programme
The Education Ministry says 30 suppliers have applied to deliver the government's Healthy School Lunches programme to non-intermediate primary schools next year.
Bridge 'going to happen if there is a lizard there or not': mayor
Bridge 'going to happen if there is a lizard there or not': mayor
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says the town's second bridge "is going to happen if there is a lizard there or not".
At least five killed in New York tour bus crash
At least five killed in New York tour bus crash
A tour bus carrying about 50 people rolled over when the driver lost control on a western New York highway, killing at least five people and injuring dozens.
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Vicar giving away books to ‘free my mind’
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Vicar giving away books to ‘free my mind’
A Dunedin vicar is giving away his collection of about 3500 books to "free my mind from the bounds of literature".
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Proposal to lift liquor ban for George Street Market
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Proposal to lift liquor ban for George Street Market
Dunedin's George Street Market is set to return bigger, better and boozier after a successful first outing.
Baby did not have bone fragility: expert
Baby did not have bone fragility: expert
A medical expert has told a court the baby at the centre of a high-profile child-abuse case did not have bone fragility.
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Disease forces destruction of beehive
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Disease forces destruction of beehive
A Mosgiel beekeeper has issued a warning after having to kill, burn and bury 50,000 bees to prevent the spread of a fatal bacterial disease.
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City council candidate ‘out of touch’
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City council candidate ‘out of touch’
A Dunedin City Council candidate has been called "completely out of touch" after suggesting striking McDonald’s workers could easily be automated out of their jobs.
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Sustainable living driver for study, business
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Sustainable living driver for study, business
When it comes to innovative thinking and making businesses more sustainable, Kate Parker is acing it.
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Groyne option ‘obvious omission’: mayor
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Groyne option ‘obvious omission’: mayor
A $35million plan to remove old landfill material and reshape sand dunes is the most effective way to respond to the erosion threat at Dunedin’s Kettle Park, a report has found.