Nurse cons cash from colleagues, jets off to Taylor Swift
A nurse who took more than $100,000 from three sympathetic colleagues after claiming her mother had died spent the money on gambling and trips overseas.
Trump contradicts spy boss on Iran nuke programme
'She's wrong': Trump contradicts spy boss on Iran nuclear programme
US President Donald Trump says his Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, is wrong in suggesting there was no evidence Iran is building a nuclear weapon.
Arrest after woman found dead in Tūrangi
Arrest after woman found dead in Tūrangi
Police have made an arrest after a woman was found dead at a property in Tūrangi in the central North Island on Friday.
British MPs back assisted dying bill
British MPs back assisted dying bill
Britain's parliament has voted in favour of a bill to legalise assisted dying, paving the way for the country's biggest social change in a generation.
Three taken to hospital after St Clair house fire
Three taken to hospital after St Clair house fire
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Three people have been taken to hospital after a fire extensively damaged a home in St Clair overnight.
Scam victim ‘blessed’ by free wood delivery
Scam victim ‘blessed’ by free wood delivery
A Dunedin woman left in the cold after falling victim to a firewood scam is thanking an "angel" who came out of nowhere and saved the day.
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10 housing projects cut locally
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10 housing projects cut locally
Ten Kainga Ora state housing projects in Dunedin bringing 120 homes have been scrapped in what has been described as another "kick in the guts" to the city.
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‘Brilliantly diverse’ crowd celebrates Matariki
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‘Brilliantly diverse’ crowd celebrates Matariki
A seasonal shift and cultural dimensions of Matariki were acknowledged by people from all walks of life at Tūhura Otago Museum, its director says.
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Former jet-sprint world champ jailed for assault
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Former jet-sprint world champ jailed for assault
A former world champion jet-sprinter has been jailed after dragging his partner by her hair and smashing her face into the floor.
Marathon effort raises funds for charity
Marathon effort raises funds for charity
Scott Casey-Wooldridge, 27, completes a 42km row on a rowing machine, as part of a marathon fundraising campaign yesterday.
Baa-d move: errant sheep do a ewe-turn on SH1
Baa-d move: errant sheep do a ewe-turn on SH1
Disaster was averted when a mob of sheep escaped their paddock and started roaming on State Highway 1, north of Dunedin.
Inquiry after man burnt in car fire
Inquiry after man burnt in car fire
Police are investigating after a man received extensive burns in a car fire near Karitane.
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OUSA rep running for council criticised
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OUSA rep running for council criticised
A Labour candidate for the Dunedin City Council has become the target of a campaign calling for him to stand down as a student representative.
‘Gift’ of Olveston celebrated on Matariki
‘Gift’ of Olveston celebrated on Matariki
Nearly 200 people stepped back in time on Matariki yesterday.
Discards redesigned for charity auction
Discards redesigned for charity auction
Dozens of previously unwanted or unsellable items have been brought back to life.
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Masters Games to operate out of Edgar Centre
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Masters Games to operate out of Edgar Centre
Next year’s Masters Games in Dunedin will focus operations at the Edgar Centre, as organisers look to shore up the event’s viability.
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A time to express hopes and dreams
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A time to express hopes and dreams
Fires were burning not long after 4am, a ceremony was under way at 5am and a new year was welcomed by a good gathering at Dunedin’s Araiteuru Marae.
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Matariki drone shows ‘all on’
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Matariki drone shows ‘all on’
The weather should be settled enough for Matariki drone shows in Dunedin to proceed successfully tonight and draw big crowds, an organiser says.
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Green Island shed fire fuelled by loose hay
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Green Island shed fire fuelled by loose hay
Loose hay strewn across the floor is believed to have fuelled a fire that burnt a Green Island shed to a crisp.
Bid to help families results in discovery
Bid to help families results in discovery
A journey to help 10 New Zealand families get answers for rare brain disorders affecting their children has led to the discovery of the genetic cause.