Fireworks thought cause of Tomahawk blaze
A large vegetation fire at Tomahawk Lagoon in Dunedin this evening is believed to have been caused by fireworks.
Govt mulls rough sleeping ban for central Auckland
Govt mulls rough sleeping ban for central Auckland
Government ministers have confirmed they are considering measures to move homeless people out of Auckland's city centre.
Woman missing for more than two months
Woman who travelled from Dunedin missing for more than two months
Police say they have not found a woman who disappeared in Auckland more than two months ago, after travelling north from Dunedin.
Cop pepper-sprayed compliant motorist three times
'You got it wrong': Cop pepper-sprayed compliant motorist three times
A Waikato policeman who pepper-sprayed a speeding motorist three times for not handing over his car keys will now have to pay his victim $1000.
Dozens killed by typhoon in Philippines
Dozens killed by typhoon in Philippines
At least 58 people were dead after Typhoon Kalmaegi hit the central Philippines and continued to batter parts of Palawan island as it headed toward the South China Sea.
Fears homeless to be pushed out of Auckland CBD
Fears homeless to be pushed out of Auckland CBD
Housing advocates are worried officials may be planning to push rough sleepers out of central Auckland.
'Neighbours at war': Pair arrested after fence damaged, bottle thrown
'Neighbours at war': Pair arrested after fence damaged, bottle thrown
A Dunedin man kicked a hole in his neighbours' fence and his partner allegedly threw a bottle at one of them as a "neighbours at war" situation came to a head.
Dn-born designer bringing danger back to play
Dunedin-born designer bringing danger back to play
Boulders balancing on small wheels, palm trees hanging five metres in the air and monkey bars at odd angles - Dunedin-born designer Mike Hewson creates some gnarly spaces.
Seven dead, 11 injured in UPS crash
Seven dead, 11 injured in UPS crash
At least seven people have been killed and 11 injured after a UPS cargo plane crashed in Kentucky shortly after takeoff, officials say.
'So special': Beckham receives knighthood
'So special': Beckham receives knighthood
Football great David Beckham has been knighted by King Charles in recognition of his decades-long contribution to sport and charitable causes.
Pope calls for rethink about migrants' treatment in US
Pope calls for rethink about migrants' treatment in US
Pope Leo has called for "deep reflection" about the way migrants are being treated in the US under President Donald Trump's administration.
New drugs 'life-changing' for diabetes young
New drugs 'life-changing' for diabetes young
New drugs targeting weight loss and diabetes management can help lower the number of young people affected by type 2 diabetes, a paediatrician says.
Open to changing controversial Nazi exhibit
Open to changing controversial Nazi exhibit
The owner of a South Canterbury museum featuring a controversial Nazi exhibit says he's open to making changes to the display.
Tom Phillips recordings: Why police not prosecuting news website
Tom Phillips recordings: Why police not prosecuting news website
Opinion pieces have been published about the standoff between police and Stuff, after the news website posted police audio from the night fugitive dad Tom Phillips was shot dead.
Secondary school teachers on afternoon strike
Secondary school teachers on afternoon strike
More than 20,000 secondary school teachers will go on strike this afternoon.
Less Māori in school curriculums defended
Less Māori in school curriculums defended
Draft school curriculums contain less Māori because they are more specific about what teachers should teach, the Ministry of Education says.
Former US vice-president Dick Cheney dies
Former US vice-president Dick Cheney dies
Dick Cheney, a driving force behind the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, was considered by presidential historians as one of the most powerful vice presidents in America's history.
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Property market stable
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Property market stable
Homes in many parts of Dunedin slipped in value, industrial property gained a little and the situation overall was flat.
Murderer refuses to front Parole Board
Murderer refuses to front Parole Board
A Dunedin murderer, who has been locked up for more than 18 years, has refused to front the Parole Board for the third time.
Life in prison possible for Cosy Dell rapist
Life in prison possible for Cosy Dell rapist
A Dunedin man who broke into a flat and raped a student could now face a life behind bars.