Man 'critically hurt' in Stuart St crash
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A driver has been critically injured in a crash in Stuart St near Littlebourne Rd this evening, police say.
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2 dead after swept off rocks at Muriwai
2 dead after swept off rocks at Muriwai Beach
Two people have died after being swept off rocks at Muriwai Beach in West Auckland.
Dunedin company backs 'Statue of Liberty' idea
Dunedin company backs 'Statue of Liberty' idea
Animation Research Ltd chief executive Ian Taylor today released concepts of New Zealand's answer to the Statue of Liberty which were originally made by the Dunedin company two years ago.
Christchurch area's tremor biggest in half a year
Christchurch area's tremor biggest in half a year
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake that rattled Christchurch last night was the largest registered around the city in half a year.
Fears nurses' pay rise will sideline health and addiction workers
Fears nurses' pay rise will sideline health and addiction workers
With strike action hitting headlines as nurses push for better pay, other parts of the health workforce are keenly looking on.
How parliaments are catering for lawmaker mums
How parliaments are catering for lawmaker mums
There has been a push by many countries to make their parliaments friendlier for children and their politician parents, as legislatures diversify and rules that can be surprisingly hostile to new parents are eased.
Fire at Dunedin school extinguished
Fire at Dunedin school extinguished
Firefighters have extinguished a ceiling fire at a North Dunedin school this afternoon.
Body of man missing for 15 years found in wheelie bin
Body of man missing for 15 years found in wheelie bin
The family of a man who has not been seen for at least 15 years now know his body was left in a wheelie bin in a storage facility unit in Melbourne's southeast.
Rebels star appears in court
Rebels star appears in court
A Melbourne Rebels rugby star has been bailed to two apartments in Australia and Japan after an alleged assault of a team-mate.
Woman used fake profile in concert ticket scam
Woman used fake profile in concert ticket scam
A Whangarei woman using a multitude of fake profiles on Facebook scammed people of nearly $12,000 for concert tickets which never existed.
Man charged over 'horrific' Perth triple murder
Man charged over 'horrific' Perth triple murder
Police will continue to comb a "complex and horrific" crime scene for clues as to how a mother and her two children died after an incident at a home in Perth.
Rebels rugby star in custody
Rebels rugby star in custody
A Melbourne Rebels rugby player is in police custody in Dunedin following an alleged assault.
Stars come out for Matariki
Stars come out for Matariki
Dancers performed at the Hahakaranga - Te Whanau o Matariki event at Toitu Otago Settlers Museum yesterday.
Insurance 'market failure'
Insurance 'market failure'
Dunedin city councillor David Benson-Pope is calling for government intervention in the insurance industry to tackle "market failure" he says is a threat to heritage buildings across the country.
Festival offers fare from 20 countries
Festival offers fare from 20 countries
Hungry gourmands staving off the winter chill flocked to the university's twice-yearly International Food Festival at the weekend, to sample hot fare from more than 20 countries.
OUSA wants better deal for residential assistants
OUSA wants better deal for residential assistants
The OUSA is pushing ahead with its plan to get a better deal for assistants in residential colleges appealing to past, present and prospective RAs to get in touch with their experiences.
Feedback positive after 'phenomenal week'
Feedback positive after 'phenomenal week'
The latest New Zealand International Science Festival proved highly popular but also met its brief to energise and "inspire" young people about everyday science, organisers said.
Bird club pays tribute to member
Bird club pays tribute to member
Monty Wright has always been crazy about birds and so it is fortunate he and his family are fowls of a feather.
New council finance sources possible: Robertson
New council finance sources possible: Robertson
Finance Minister Grant Robertson has told councils he will consider new ways to raise funds, including the possibility of targeted rates and special taxes to pay for local projects.
Steampunks gather at Toitu
Steampunks gather at Toitu
An inter-dimensional jazz duo and a time-travelling countess were just some of the characters showcased by aspiring steampunk fans as part of the New Zealand International Science Festival.