Teen shooter avoids life sentence for murder
Teen shooter avoids life sentence for murder
A teenager who shot and killed another after a long running neighbourhood feud has escaped a sentence of life in prison.
Dunedin man 'loses $525k in 18-year romance scam'
Dunedin man 'loses $525k in 18-year romance scam'
An "unsuspecting" Dunedin man has been duped out of over half a million dollars by an Auckland woman in an elaborate romance scam, police say.
Mosque shooter attempted to engage top lawyer as 'mouthpiece'
Mosque shooter attempted to engage top lawyer as 'mouthpiece'
A forensic psychologist has called into question a report prepared for the white supremacist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques.
Top lawyer refused to act as 'mouthpiece' for mosque shooter
Top lawyer refused to act as 'mouthpiece' for mosque shooter
A forensic psychologist has called into question a report prepared for the white supremacist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques.
Treasurer jailed for major meth supply stays 'loyal' to gang
Treasurer jailed for major meth supply stays 'loyal' to gang
The Comancheros Christchurch treasurer remains loyal to the gang as he begins a long jail term for his involvement in a multi-million-dollar drug operation, which led to the arrest of every patched member of the chapter.
Dunedin street window shattered by wayward car
Dunedin street window shattered by wayward car
Glass littered the pavement after a car smashed through the large street window of a central Dunedin commercial building.
Watch: Graphic shows sewage swirling along Wellington coast
Watch: Graphic shows sewage swirling along Wellington coast
Experts say it is safe to swim at beaches in the capital's harbour, but Wellingtonians are taking a cautious approach.
Senior navy officer cleared over 'kiss' allegations
Senior navy officer cleared over 'kiss' allegations
A senior navy officer facing court martial over allegations of encouraging a junior to kiss her on the cheeks at a bar during an overseas operation in 2023 has been found not guilty of doing an act to prejudice service discipline.
Security guard cuts at Work and Income offices
Southern Work and Income offices on list of security guard cuts
Security guard numbers are to be cut at some Work and Income offices around the country, including several in the South.
Young man critical after 10m fall from Otago University building
Young man critical after 10m fall from Otago University building
A young man was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after falling about 10 metres from the side of a University of Otago building.
Nancy Guthrie case: Masked, armed person caught on camera
Nancy Guthrie case: Masked, armed person caught on camera
Authorities have released images of a masked person appearing to tamper with the door camera at the home of Nancy Guthrie, the abducted mother of television host Savannah Guthrie.
Tearful Olympic medallist confesses to cheating on girlfriend
Tearful Olympic medallist confesses to cheating on girlfriend
Norway's Sturla Holm Laegreid followed up his bronze medal in the biathlon at the Winter Olympics with a stunning confession that he had cheated on his girlfriend.
Sunset in Mornington
Sunset in Mornington
Just beautiful.
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Coverage denied over risk of flood
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Coverage denied over risk of flood
A Taieri homeowner was shocked to be refused home insurance because of flood risk when shopping around for a lower premium.
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Man shot down neighbour's security cameras
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Man shot down neighbour's security cameras with paintball gun
A Dunedin neighbours-at-war situation reached a crescendo when a former real estate agent shot security cameras with a paintball gun, a court has heard.
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Reinstating fireworks would come at a cost — council
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Reinstating fireworks would come at a cost — council
An Otago Harbour fireworks display would require more ratepayers’ money to go up in smoke than other options for welcoming the new year, the Dunedin City Council says.
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No intention to co-operate, Ong says
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No intention to co-operate, Ong says
A Dunedin city councillor at the centre of a conduct complaint is refusing to co-operate with an investigator looking into the case.
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New murals in the works for festival
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New murals in the works for festival
Scenes of summer are emerging on walls across southern Dunedin.
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Actors thrilled with theatre award wins
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Actors thrilled with theatre award wins
In between working part-time at a cafe, officiating weddings and funerals and being a solo-mother, a Dunedin comic has forged a successful career in theatre.
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Oil silo goes up, along with tourism
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Oil silo goes up, along with tourism
A new oil tank to store jet fuel and diesel has been constructed in Dunedin amid a boom in the city’s tourism.