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    Hakyung Lee. Photo: RNZ

    Suitcase murder trial: Accused's spending skyrocketed before deaths

    A forensic accountant has told the High Court at Auckland the spending of a woman accused of murdering her children and hiding their bodies in suitcases skyrocketed after her husband's death.

    Protesters trespassed from Brown's electorate office

    Simeon Brown's Pakuranga office. Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel

    Protesters trespassed from Brown's electorate office

    A group of protesters have been trespassed from Simeon Brown's electorate office in east Auckland.

    Driver allegedly tried to ram patrol car

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    Driver allegedly tried to ram patrol car

    A Dunedin man nearly four times over the limit doing doughnuts in the central city tried to ram a patrol car while fleeing, police say.

    Checkpoint cop missed by a metre, police say

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    Checkpoint cop missed by a metre, police say

    Police are searching for an alleged drink-driver who they say attempted to drive into officers operating a checkpoint in Mosgiel.

    Kirk shooting suspect not cooperating: governor

    Tyler Robinson. Photo: Utah Department of Public Safety via Reuters

    Kirk shooting suspect not cooperating: governor

    The man arrested in the killing of US right-wing activist Charlie Kirk isn't cooperating with authorities, but investigators are trying to establish a motive for the shooting, Utah's governor says.

    Fears 24/7 family hospital hours response to staff shortage

    Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

    Fears 24/7 family hospital hours response to staff shortage

    Health New Zealand says changes to allow family members to stay with hospital patients around the clock is about valuing family support.

    Gaza City bombing intensifies as Rubio arrives

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visit the...

    Gaza City bombing intensifies as Rubio arrives

    Israeli forces have destroyed at least 30 residential buildings in Gaza City forcing thousands of people from their homes, Palestinian officials say, as the US Secretary of State arrived to discuss the conflict.

    Girl charged after boyfriend knocked out: police

    Photo: ODT files

    Girl charged after boyfriend knocked out: police

    A Dunedin teenager out on the town allegedly knocked her boyfriend out cold with a punch, attempted to kick police officers and threatened local security trying to intervene.

    Two injured as drunk Dunedin teen crashes: police

    Tow trucks load up two cars following a crash in Malvern St, Glenleith on Sunday. Photo: Stephen...

    Two injured as drunk Dunedin teen crashes: police

    A Dunedin teenager more than three times over the adult drink driving limit smashed into two parked cars in a crash that led to two people being injured.

    Milestone for Māori Language Week

    Aotearoa celebrated its first Māori Language Day in 1972. Photo: Māori Language Commission

    Milestone for Māori Language Week

    Māori Language Week begins today with a parade, webinar series and a digital time capsule planned for later in the week.

    Inquiry expected into Phillips case: Luxon

    Tom Phillips. Photo: Supplied

    Inquiry expected into Phillips case: Luxon

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he expects there will be an inquiry into the handling of the Tom Phillips case by government agencies.

    Set net fishing ban for Otago Peninsula

    The hoiho yellow-eyed penguin. Photo: Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust

    Set net fishing ban for Otago Peninsula

    An emergency set net fishing ban is set to be enforced around the Otago Peninsula to protect a threatened penguin population.

    Warning to obey speed limit as mother killed on ski biscuit

    Tira Wilson and her children became famous for their singing performances during Covid lockdown....

    Warning to obey speed limit as mother killed on ski biscuit

    The coroner wants people to heed speed restrictions, after a woman died by hitting a bridge support, while being towed on a ski biscuit by a jetski.

    'Showstopper events' back on radar after funding package

    Frontier Touring Company's Brent Eccles. Photo: Supplied via RNZ

    'Showstopper events' back on radar after funding package

    A veteran music promoter says New Zealand is back in the game for "showstopper events", thanks to a $40 million funding package from the government.

    Teacher strike action to begin

    Primary school teachers have voted the reject the 1% pay rise offer. Photo: Getty Images

    Teacher strike action to begin

    Year 12 and 13 students will not be taught or supervised today by union members as teachers begin a week of industrial action.

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    Anger over 10% wage deduction

    Job losses at the MInistry of Education are to be announced today. Photo: RNZ

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    Anger over 10% wage deduction

    Desperate learning support workers are struggling to pay mortgages and put food on their tables after a "harsh" move by the Ministry of Education to cut their wages by 10%.

    Uni mates settle 20-year-old bet

    Jolyon Swinburn (left) and Blake Plummer, get ready for the Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon yesterday....

    Uni mates settle 20-year-old bet

    A 20-year bet between friends paid off yesterday.

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    Hopes funding will boost plans to bring events to Dunedin

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    Hopes funding will boost plans to bring events to Dunedin

    A $70 million boost to events and tourism could "really put some flesh on the bones" of the Dunedin City Council’s existing plans to attract events to the city, Mayor Jules Radich says.

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    Blondini moment at auto show thrills visitors

    New Zealand Mini Owners admin Josh Kelly in the original 1978 yellow Mini used in the 1981 film...

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    Blondini moment at auto show thrills visitors

    A slice of iconic New Zealand film history has come out of retirement and made its debut at Dunedin’s largest indoor car show.

    Chopper used in pursuit

    Chopper used in pursuit

    A man will appear in Christchurch District Court after a police pursuit in the early hours of yesterday.
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