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Two arrested over alleged murder, kidnap of Sydney grandfather

Police believe they have found Chris Baghsarian's remains in a semi-rural area of Sydney.

Two arrested over alleged murder, kidnap of Sydney grandfather

Two men have been arrested over the alleged mistaken kidnapping of an elderly man after remains believed to be the grandfather's were found in bushland.

Britain sanctions NZ insurer over shadow fleet oil shipment allegations

Maritime Mutual Insurance Association's registered office in central Auckland. Photo: Reuters

Britain sanctions NZ insurer over shadow fleet oil shipment allegations

Britain has sanctioned an NZ-based marine insurer after allegations that it provided insurance for dark fleet tankers transporting Iranian and Russian oil.

Cold front to put South's dismal summer out of its misery

NIWA's map shows rain is set to hit the South Island by 6pm on Thursday. Photo:&nbsp...

Cold front to put South's dismal summer out of its misery

It's shaping as a chilly end to summer for the South Island as a cold snap brings low temperatures over the weekend.

Aussies urged to 'take temperature down' after PM bomb scare

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. File photo

Aussies urged to 'take temperature down' after PM bomb scare

A bomb scare that forced the evacuation of the prime minister from his official residence is "very troubling" and has led to calls for Australians to turn the temperature down.

Youth facing more psychological distress: report

The report revealed that 23 percent of people aged 15 to 25 had experienced high or very high...

Youth facing more psychological distress, finding it harder to get help: report

Young people are facing more psychological distress and finding it harder to get specialist help, a new report says.

Aussie cops charge NZer after extremist videos found on phone

Australian police have charged a New Zealand man over alleged violent extremist material. Photo:...

Aussie cops charge NZer after extremist videos found on phone

Australian police say they have charged a New Zealand man found with videos of violent extremist material on his phone.

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Double-digit power rises coming this winter

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Double-digit power rises coming this winter

Winter is coming and so are power bills containing double-digit increases.

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Public input invited on water supply bylaw

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Public input invited on water supply bylaw

A "rough around the edges" draft bylaw managing Dunedin’s approach to drinking water has been sent for public consultation.

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Council can ‘achieve’ zero rates rise

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Council can ‘achieve’ zero rates rise

A zero rates increase has been proposed by the Otago Regional Council, chairwoman Hilary Calvert sounding out a warning for Dunedin to keep its hands off Port Otago.

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Breeding for gentler honeybees

Invermay Agricultural Centre apiarist Frances Trewby selects a queen bee to artificially...

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Breeding for gentler honeybees

Producing calm and docile bees for New Zealand beekeepers is the goal for a Mosgiel-based honeybee breeding programme.

Aurora apologises for cuts

Aurora apologises for cuts

Residents in the Outram areas have been inconvenienced with a trio of rolling power cuts caused by a perfect storm of preparation for upgrades and damaged equipment.

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HNZ lambasted for not firming up new hospital lab solution

Health advocate and laboratory clinician Terry Taylor (left) urges the council to keep...

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HNZ lambasted for not firming up new hospital lab solution

The government is researching how to deliver pathology services throughout the country, as Dunedin waits on the future of its pathology department.

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Contract sharing concerns Treasury

Contractors work on the site of the new Dunedin hospital yesterday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Contract sharing concerns Treasury

A new contract-sharing arrangement between the government and Australian construction giant CPB for the new Dunedin hospital had boffins at the Treasury worried about the risks.

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Cones all over as Dunedin roadworks spike

Road cones along Kaikorai Valley Rd yesterday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Cones all over as Dunedin roadworks spike

Seeing a roadworks sign on every second corner?

Businesswoman appointed trustee

Most New Zealanders are making risk-based decisions to safeguard their wealth. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Businesswoman appointed trustee

The Otago Community Trust has announced a new trustee, while the charitable trust’s chairman will continue for a second four-year term.

Road blocked after crash

Road blocked after crash

Emergency services attend an incident in Strathallan St, South Dunedin, in which a ute towing a trailer with a digger rolled on to its side about 3pm yesterday.

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Alexandra man's frenzied attack with machete and bat

Aaron Gourlay was sentenced to seven and a-half years’ imprisonment for a multi-weapon attack....

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Alexandra man's frenzied attack with machete and bat

Wielding a machete and a baseball bat, an Alexandra man broke into his ex-partner’s house and attacked her friend.

Ice agents trained to ignore rights: instructor

Demonstrators carry signs condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) near the site...

Ice agents trained to ignore rights: instructor

A former Ice teacher at a Georgia training centre told congressional Democrats yesterday new agents are trained to run roughshod over constitutional rights.

One hurt as car crashes into Dunedin house

Hate Hone St John St John sent one first response unit and one rapid response vehicle. Photo: ODT...

One hurt as car crashes into Dunedin house

Dunedin firefighters helped free a trapped driver who crashed into the side of a house this evening.

Chipping in

Helping move a pile of woodchips at Brockville Kindergarten are Sarah Ashby, Kadin Purvis, Mason Purvis and Riana Hellyer.

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