Sunstrike thought factor in spate of serious crashes
Sunstrike thought factor in spate of serious crashes
A Canterbury fire chief says a spate of serious crashes is a stark reminder of how dangerous sunstrike can be to motorists.
Man pleads not guilty to murdering woman, two children
Man pleads not guilty to murdering woman, two children
A man has pleaded not guilty to murdering a mother and her two children following an incident at a property in Hastings.
Ceasefire still in effect after US and Iran exchange fire: Trump
Ceasefire still in effect after US and Iran exchange fire: Trump
The US and Iran have exchanged fire in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire, but Iran said the situation returned to normal while the US said it did not want to escalate.
New section of the trail showcases rolling terrain and winding streams
New section of the trail showcases rolling terrain and winding streams
The Fiordland Trails Trust celebrated the completion of another stage of the trail from the Lake Te Anau boat harbour to the boundary of the Fiordland National Park.
Dozens arrested as Australia child abuse network busted
Dozens arrested as Australia child abuse network busted
Cracking an international cloud-based platform, used to access and share child abuse material, has led police to bust an Australian network with 700 alleged offenders.
Hackers target students' details at NZ university
Hackers target students' details at NZ university
An online learning system used by the University of Auckland and the Auckland University of Auckland (AUT), has been hit by a global data hacking incident.
Council destroys homeless woman's dog despite offers to pay fees
Council destroys homeless woman's dog despite offers to pay fees
A homeless woman’s dog impounded during a police and council operation has been put down despite public offers to pay for his registration.
'Much more than a postal service'
'Much more than a postal service': Residents fight to save community hub
A Christchurch book and post shop with a difference is set to close, devastating staff and customers who say it is a vital part of their community.
'Star Wars' star slammed over Trump grave post
White House slams Mark Hamill over Trump shallow grave post
The White House has called Mark Hamill "one sick individual" after an AI-generated image of US President Donald Trump in a shallow grave was posted on one of the actor's social media accounts.
One critically injured after Canterbury power pole crash
One critically injured after Canterbury power pole crash
A person is critically injured and a road has been closed after a vehicle hit a power pole in rural Canterbury this morning.
Second Kiwi confirmed on virus-hit cruise ship
Second Kiwi confirmed on virus-hit cruise ship
Countries worldwide are seeking to prevent further spread of the hantavirus, after an outbreak on a cruise ship. Meanwhile, a second NZer has been confirmed as being on the vessel.
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Boy's ‘indescribable terror' as he was abused by Dunedin piano teacher
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Boy's ‘indescribable terror' as he was abused by Dunedin piano teacher
A former Dunedin piano teacher involved in a local church has been ordered to address his attraction to young boys.
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Father questions sentence after toddler killed in driveway
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Father questions sentence after toddler killed in driveway
A Gore toddler killed when he was run over by his mother in a driveway did not ‘‘get the justice he deserved’’, the boy’s father says.
Government aims to slash costs, red tape of solar
Government aims to slash costs, red tape of solar
New Zealand could soon become the simplest place in the developed world to install solar panels, Regulation Minister David Seymour announced yesterday at an all-electric cherry orchard in Central...
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'Covid killed us': Historic furniture firm shutting up shop
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'Covid killed us': Historic furniture firm shutting up shop
One of Dunedin’s oldest companies, Otago Furniture, is closing its doors.
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'Unteachable' curriculum came ‘out of nowhere’
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'Unteachable' curriculum came ‘out of nowhere’
A new draft school curriculum is ‘‘unteachable’’, ‘‘rushed’’ and was ‘‘written in secret’’ without sector input, the vice-president of the principals’ federation says.
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'Appalling': 6000 child referrals declined
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'Appalling': 6000 child referrals declined
Paediatric services are being stretched beyond breaking point in the South, as the Southern health district has been forced to decline more than 6000 referrals in the past three years alone.
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Lemalu hoping to hit right note for graduands
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Lemalu hoping to hit right note for graduands
Dunedin opera singer Jonathan Lemalu is not surprised he will have to ‘‘sing for his supper’’ when he returns to the town hall stage tomorrow for two University of Otago graduation ceremonies.
Netball festival day brings cheer
Netball festival day brings cheer
Pupils from Fairfield School’s netball team (from left, rear) Elise Tomlin, 12, Bailey Donaldson, 12, Taylor Brown, 11, Indi Van Betuw, 12, Emma Solomon, 12, (front, from left) Isla Hill, 12,...
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Ong intent on harming city: Simms
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Ong intent on harming city: Simms
The latest confidentiality breach from controversial Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong is a ‘‘sinister escalation of his behaviour’’, another councillor says.