Jury rejects self-defence argument in Chch murder trial
James Arthur Holder has been found guilty of the murder of David Bridgwater, by a jury in the Christchurch High Court.
Nurses to strike again over unsafe staffing
Nurses to strike again over unsafe staffing
Thousands of nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants have voted to take more strike action next month to highlight what they call unsafe staffing levels.
More than 100 cops under investigation for falsified breath tests
More than 100 cops under investigation for falsified breath tests
More than 100 police officers are under investigation after 30,000 alcohol breath tests were "falsely or erroneously recorded".
'Predatory' former Aussie MP jailed for molesting young men
'Predatory' former Aussie MP jailed for molesting young men
A former Australian state minister jailed for the sexual abuse of two young men more than a decade ago has been described as callous and predatory over the opportunistic attacks.
Trump drops refugee limit to 7500, mostly white South Africans
Trump drops refugee limit to 7500, mostly white South Africans
US President Donald Trump has set the refugee limit at 7,500 for 2026, the lowest cap on record, and will largely focus on South Africans from the country's white Afrikaner ethnic minority..
Hurricane Melissa death toll rises as storm churns north
Hurricane Melissa death toll rises as storm churns north
Hurricane Melissa's confirmed death toll has climbed to 44, according to official reports, after wreaking destruction across much of the northern Caribbean and picking up speed as it heads toward...
The spooky reason red balloons are popping up in Dunedin drains
The spooky reason red balloons are popping up in Dunedin drains
Parents, keep your children on a leash — lest they get lured down into Dunedin’s drainage system.
Govt announces new charter school for students with autism
Govt announces new charter school for students with autism
The country's first school for teenagers with autism will open next year.
Young woman killed by lightning strike in Queensland
Young woman killed by lightning strike in Queensland
A young Queensland woman has died after being struck by lightning amid warnings of more extreme weather ahead over the weekend.
World record in sights at Canterbury classic car show
World record in sights at Canterbury classic car show
Canterbury's classic Jaguars will be in the spotlight at a free event in Christchurch on Saturday to mark 75 years since the first MkVII was produced.
Bungling boozer leads cops on 'very short foot chase'
Bungling boozer leads cops on 'very short foot chase'
An allegedly intoxicated man causing chaos in the main street of an Otago town twice attempted to flee police on foot.
Public-pooping pensioner caught in act after threats to kill
Public-pooping pensioner caught in act after threats to kill
A pensioner who threatened and pushed a woman working in central Dunedin was soon tracked down by police while ‘‘excreting’’ in a bush.
Picton pensioner died after kerosene fridge exploded
Picton pensioner died after kerosene fridge exploded
A Picton great-grandfather died after contaminated fuel in a kerosene fridge exploded, causing fatal burns.
Prince no longer: Andrew stripped of royal titles
Prince no longer: Andrew stripped of royal titles
King Charles has stripped his younger brother Andrew of his title of prince and forced him out of his home by Windsor Castle.
'Traitor' soldier should be in prison: Crown
'Traitor' soldier should be in prison: Crown
A "traitor" soldier who tried to spy on NZ and came to the attention of authorities after the Christchurch mosque attacks should be sent to prison, the Crown says.
Hundreds without power after South Dunedin crash
Hundreds without power after South Dunedin crash
A father and son were in a car which was believed to have been speeding when it slammed into a pole cutting power to hundreds in South Dunedin this morning.
No ordinary Halloween set-up
No ordinary Halloween set-up
It takes three weeks for Carmen and Chris Sperandio to put together their Halloween-themed installations in their house — but the reactions are worth it.
Jetskiers defy gravity at St Clair
Jetskiers defy gravity at St Clair
Jules Bennett defies gravity on his jetski at St Clair Beach yesterday afternoon.
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Call for changes to campaign spending
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Call for changes to campaign spending
"Extraordinary" levels of election campaign spending mean changes are required to ensure a level playing field, a Dunedin city councillor says.
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‘Rescued’ food on market menu
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‘Rescued’ food on market menu
Beef shin, by-catch fish tacos and planter box pastries were on the menu at last night’s Otago Polytechnic food market.