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Epstein scandal: US bank agrees big settlement with women

Bank of America is the second biggest bank in the United States. Photo: Getty Images

Epstein scandal: US bank agrees big settlement with women

The Bank of America has agreed to pay to settle a civil lawsuit brought by women who accused it of facilitating their sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, court records show.

New fuel security powers in Australia to address supply crisis

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Photo: Getty Images

New fuel security powers in Australia to address supply crisis

Australian PM Anthony Albanese says the government is taking steps to be "over prepared" in the face of uncertainty about the Iran war.

Rubio: Iran war to last 'weeks not months'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in France for a G7 meeting. Photo: Reuters/Pool

Rubio: Iran war to last 'weeks not months'

The US expects its military operations against Iran to conclude within weeks, not months, and Washington can meet all its objectives without using ground troops, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says.

Twins say raised to shoplift so they could eat

Courtney Habib (pictured) was sentenced alongside twin Carmen in the Manukau District Court this...

Twins say raised to shoplift so they could eat

Courtney Habib said stealing is "just a way of life" for her, while identical twin Carmen said she was "never happy" shoplifting with her family.

Faults, delays dog Cook Strait ferries

The Connemara has been out of service since last week. Photo: RNZ (file)

Faults, delays dog Cook Strait ferries

Bluebridge ferry passengers are feeling deflated and frustrated by ongoing disruption to sailings, with one vessel out of action and the other running hours behind schedule.

Peters pledges $15m for Cathedral rebuild

The Cathedral remains unfinished since the devastating earthquake in 2011. Image: Frank Films

Peters pledges $15m for Cathedral rebuild

Winston Peters has committed $15 million to completing the rebuild of Christchurch's Cathedral if NZ First is part of the next government.

Mayor questions need to close factories

Central Hawke's Bay mayor Will Foley. Photo: Supplied

Mayor questions need to close factories

The mayor of Central Hawke's Bay says the region has been hit hard by back-to-back announcements of factory closures.

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Council debate - when things get out of hand

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Council debate - when things get out of hand

A councillor tired of being interrupted walks out. The mayor warns councillors it is "not OK" to pick on departments. Has debate been stifled at the Dunedin City...

Appeal after store worker's arm 'broken in robbery'

Appeal after store worker's arm 'broken in robbery'

Christchurch police are appealing for the public's help after they say a store worker's arm was broken during an aggravated robbery.

Communities concerned about alcohol reforms

The government says the bill aims to reduce red tape, make it easier for businesses to obtain...

Communities concerned about alcohol reforms

Concerns are growing among health providers and whānau about the governments proposed alcohol reforms, with warnings they could increase harm in vulnerable communities.

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Council staff — on or off the agenda?

"Staff work here as part of our team to serve and deliver for our city so, please, please,...

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Council staff — on or off the agenda?

Councillors were advised at a DCC budgets meeting to be cautious over how they spoke about staff. Grant Miller looks into perceived stifling of debate.

Closure to leave over 30 jobless

Heinz Wattie’s is closing the Gregg’s factory in Dunedin. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Closure to leave over 30 jobless

Closure of the Gregg’s coffee factory in Dunedin will cost more than 30 people their jobs.

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Rural fuel theft likely to increase, Fed Farmers says

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Rural fuel theft likely to increase, Fed Farmers says

Thieves striking under the cover of darkness stole 1000 litres of diesel from a Southland truck yard as the country grapples with skyrocketing fuel prices.

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Powerful wind causes damage in Dunedin

A Mini was damaged after gale-force winds blew a tree on to it, in Balmacewen Rd, yesterday....

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Powerful wind causes damage in Dunedin

After powerful winds, reaching 146kmh, brought down trees and powerlines in parts of Dunedin yesterday, today’s weather is expected to become far more sedate.

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‘I didn’t hear anything’

The roof of a Connell St house, in the Dunedin suburb of Waverley, lies on the drive after being...

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‘I didn’t hear anything’

Jim Keenan has no idea what woke him up late on Thursday night.

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Fine for rat infestation ‘slap on the wrist’

A rat (and its reflection in a mirrored shelf partition) on a supermarket shelf, taken by a staff...

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Fine for rat infestation ‘slap on the wrist’

A worker who blew the whistle on the Woolworths rat infestation says a $33,000 fine is ‘‘a slap on the wrist’’.

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Hey, you behind the shed

Two weka, thought to be a male and female, spotted wandering, and trying to mate, outside Logan...

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Hey, you behind the shed

A pair of birds getting frisky on school grounds is a promising sight, an ornithologist says.

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Call to revive housing project

Duncan Eddy says long-standing state houses were demolished and families moved out of the...

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Call to revive housing project

A community representative has urged the council to push for government recommitment to an axed Port Chalmers social housing project.

Ice-cream treat at Easter market

Dana Noye (left) and Amelia Dalman, both of Dunedin, sample mildly alcoholic ice-cream by Blue Cockatoo at the Easter artisan market at No8 Distillery in Bond St, Dunedin, last night.

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Ship shape

Otago Peninsula Artists OpenArts Inc members Jan Crawford (left) and Deborah Bell admire a whimsical, nautical-themed sculpture by Robert Brown.

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