Britain's PM apologises to Epstein victims
British PM Sir Keir Starmer has launched a fierce attack on his former US ambassador Peter Mandelson, saying he was sorry he'd believed his "lies" before appointing him.
Kidnapped mother of TV host presumed still alive
Kidnapped mother of TV host presumed still alive
Investigators presume the kidnapped elderly mother of a popular US TV news host is "still out there" four days after she was abducted from her Arizona home.
Wastewater discharged into Cook Strait again
Wastewater discharged into Cook Strait again
Wellington Water says screened wastewater is now being discharged straight into the Cook Strait again after days of it being near the shoreline.
Driver took out motorway barrier before fleeing: police
Driver took out motorway barrier before fleeing: police
A driver took out a 100m section of median barrier on Dunedin's Southern Motorway before absconding from the early-morning crash, police say.
Patron locked in pub after falling asleep
Patron locked in pub after falling asleep
A man was forced to mount an escape attempt from a Dunedin pub after he woke in a toilet after-hours to find himself locked in.
Concern at financial impact of wastewater spill
Concern at financial impact of wastewater spill
By Mary Argue of RNZWellington divers are not only worried about the environmental cost, but the financial fallout of having raw sewage spewing onto the south coast.
MP wants whales recognised as legal persons
MP wants whales recognised as legal persons
A Green MP wants tohorā/whales to be recognised as legal persons.
Deputy PM booed and heckled at Waitangi service
Deputy PM booed and heckled at Waitangi service
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has denied his views about the intentions of the Treaty of Waitangi are poorly received at annual commemorations.
Floods not its fault: council
Floods not its fault: council
Claims it is responsible for any flooding in South Dunedin are wrong, the Dunedin City Council says.
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Woman attempted to frame man as paedophile
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Woman attempted to frame man as paedophile
After a Dunedin woman’s internet relationship broke down, she showed up at the man’s house, called him a ‘‘pedo’’ and pretended to be him on social media.
Two more candidates put hats in ring
Two more candidates put hats in ring
He latest person to announce their candidacy for the Dunedin City Council by-election is calling for balance to be restored at the table.
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George St Market set to be bigger and busier
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George St Market set to be bigger and busier
Dunedin's foot traffic is set to swell as the city’s large market day makes a return on the back of the raging success of last year’s inaugural event.
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Wait for council action over flooded road frustrates resident
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Wait for council action over flooded road frustrates resident
At 96, Tom Grant should have his feet up and enjoying life. But a flooded road, caused by a blocked culvert and a lack of council action, has him cheesed off.
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Former Tall Black hopes court will inspire
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Former Tall Black hopes court will inspire
An Otago Nugget has returned to his primary school to inspire the next generation of basketballers to take up the game by helping install a brand-new multi-use court.
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Drunk, drugged driver granted parole
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Drunk, drugged driver granted parole
A drink-driver, high on MDMA, who caused a fatal head-on crash after a work function has been granted parole at his first hearing.
More charges possible in fatal crash case
More charges possible in fatal crash case
A Dunedin man who allegedly caused a fatal crash in Port Chalmers may yet face more serious charges, a court has heard.
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Assault conviction avoided — again
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Assault conviction avoided — again
An Otago jockey whose wife was left with bruising on her face for a month after a drunken argument has avoided a conviction so he can get back on the horse.
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Tattooed prof draws on skills
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Tattooed prof draws on skills
American Terry Turner does not have to look far for great memories — down the bottom of his leg perhaps.
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‘No big surprise’: CEO lodges complaint about Ong’s behaviour
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‘No big surprise’: CEO lodges complaint about Ong’s behaviour
He complained about another councillor, but now Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong’s own behaviour is under scrutiny.
Surprising sighting delights group
Surprising sighting delights group
A lucky group on a boat tour got a unique show after two orcas visited Otago Harbour yesterday.