Sudden death of student at Canterbury uni
Police are investigating the sudden death of a female student at a University of Canterbury hall of residence.
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Assault charges feared over school violence
Assault charges feared over school violence
Teachers are demanding to know if they risk police charges for physically separating school fights or defending themselves when students attack.
Heritage rules deemed too restrictive
Heritage rules deemed too restrictive
The Dunedin City Council’s proposed new heritage rules are too restrictive and property owners should have more freedom to demolish uneconomic heritage buildings, the Property Council says.
Liver recipient marks 30 years
Liver recipient marks 30 years
When Tracy Holmes was diagnosed with alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency liver disease, doctors told her parents she would not live much past her second birthday.
Cruise a Cancer Society fundraiser
Cruise a Cancer Society fundraiser
Vehicles of all shapes and sizes are invited to take part in the Rev ’n’ Ride Dunedin car cruise next month to raise funds for the New Zealand Cancer Society
Low-income broadband scheme response muted
Low-income broadband scheme response muted
There has been a muted response in Dunedin to a Spark Foundation programme to provide low-cost broadband to needy families.
Horse hospital great advance
Horse hospital great advance
The days of dealing with the worst that Otago weather can throw at veterinarian Peter Gillespie might not be completely over.
Concerns over Green Island intersections
Concerns over Green Island intersections
A Waldronville couple is calling for action on intersections in the Green Island area after two "near misses" this month.
Otago degree fired passion for events
Otago degree fired passion for events
Five months after University of Otago graduate Logan Elliott (29) completed his master of entrepreneurship degree, the entertainment company he co-founded was performing at a party for...
On to 'another stage in journey'
On to 'another stage in journey'
Standing down after 27 years on the Otago Regional Council, Louise Croot refuses to say she is retiring.
Boy in hospital after falling from rope swing
Boy in hospital after falling from rope swing
A 12-year-old boy suffered moderate injuries after falling from a rope swing at Purakaunui beach this afternoon.
ODTtv: Cola Warriors take over cafes
ODTtv: Cola Warriors take over cafes
Pat Brittenden and Dominic George discuss a Bay of Plenty cafe owner's decision to stop selling Coca-Cola.
Alarm at Hitler comparison
Alarm at Hitler comparison
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has appeared to liken himself to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, saying he would "be happy" to exterminate 3 million drug users and peddlers in the country.
Police release shooting videos
Police release shooting videos
Authorities have released two videos of police shooting an unarmed black man dead in California, but the grainy footage, much of it without sound, was not likely to pacify community outrage.
4.4 quake felt in South
4.4 quake felt in South
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Wellington about midday and was felt as far away as Central Otago and Southland.
Trump deepens attack on beauty queen
Trump deepens attack on beauty queen
Donald Trump has increased his attacks on a former beauty queen with a vague allegation about a sex tape in Twitter posts, prompting Hillary Clinton to denounce him as "unhinged."
British PM wants work law review
British PM wants work law review
British PM Theresa May has ordered a review of employment practices, saying she wants to ensure workers' rights were protected under changing business models and a growing trend towards flexible or self-employment.
California toughens rape laws
California toughens rape laws
California's Governor has signed legislation widening the US state's legal definition of rape and mandate prison if the victim was unconscious, following the furor over a university sexual assault case.
Rosetta mission to comet complete
Rosetta mission to comet complete
The Rosetta spacecraft has ended its historic mission, crashing on the surface of the dusty, icy comet it has spent 12 years chasing.
Driver killed in Whangarei crash
Driver killed in Whangarei crash
A driver has died after his car crashed in the Whangarei district.