Murder accused 'didn't like living at Loafers Lodge' - Crown
The man accused of murdering five people by setting Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel alight started the blaze because he did not want to live there, a Crown lawyer has argued.
Man killed in sand dune collapse a 'devoted father'
Man killed in sand dune collapse a 'devoted father'
Family and friends are paying tribute to a young father who died after a sand dune collapsed on him at Muriwai Beach, on Saturday.
PM wants to see 'consistent' house price rises
PM wants to see 'consistent' house price rises
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he wants to see "modest" and "consistent" house prices increases.
Scramble for 'quick, dirty' figures ahead of dairy talks
Scramble for 'quick, dirty' figures ahead of dairy talks
Emails obtained by RNZ show a last-minute scramble for hard data as pressure mounted on the government to respond to soaring butter prices.
Defendant 'shocked, confused' at baby's injuries
Defendant 'shocked, confused' at baby's injuries
A prominent sportsman told police he was “shocked” and “confused” after hearing a baby he had cared for had suffered more than a dozen fractures.
Survivor forgives mushroom murderer, asks for confession
Survivor forgives mushroom murderer, asks for confession
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Erin Patterson's only surviving victim has forgiven her for trying to kill him as he urged her in court to confess to the murders, which she continues to deny.
Driver crashed while six times over limit, police say
Driver crashed while six times over limit, police say
A Dunedin man was found to be driving more than six times over the legal alcohol limit after he mounted the footpath and crashed into a fence, police say.
Man spat on officer after failed headbutt: police
Man spat on officer after failed headbutt: police
A man involved in a central Dunedin brawl resorted to spitting on an officer after a failed headbutt attempt, police say.
France summons US ambassador over antisemitism claims
France summons US ambassador over antisemitism claims
France has summoned American ambassador Charles Kushner after he wrote a letter to President Emmanuel Macron alleging the nation had failed to do enough to stem antisemitic violence, an official says.
Israel retaliates after Houthi attack
Israel retaliates after Houthi attack
Israeli strikes have hit the Yemeni capital Sanaa in retaliation for Houthi missiles fired towards Israel, part of a spillover from the war in Gaza.
Ministry suspects some schools closed too many days
Ministry suspects some schools closed too many days
The Education Ministry suspects some schools have been opening for fewer days than legally required, documents obtained under the Official Information Act show.
Woman dies in Christchurch police custody
Woman dies in Christchurch police custody
A woman has died while in police custody in Christchurch.
Multiple people hurt in Bay of Plenty crash
Multiple people hurt in Bay of Plenty crash
Multiple people are hurt after a van is believed to have rolled in Bay of Plenty.
Advising coroner key part of forensic pathologist's role
Advising coroner key part of forensic pathologist's role
A Christchurch forensic pathologist, who has been working in the field for the past six years, says a lot of people have misconceptions about her job.
Woman charged after infant's body found in park
Woman charged after infant's body found in park
A woman has appeared in court after a newborn baby was found dead in an Auckland park.
Mum battles red tape to get help for child with OCD
Mum battles red tape to get help for child with OCD
A child who spent months in a psychiatric hospital for severe obsessive compulsive disorder was sent home with just one hour of therapy in Dunedin a week.
Dunedin woman overdoses on fentanyl after pharmacy error
Dunedin woman overdoses on fentanyl after pharmacy error
A Dunedin woman overdosed after she was given six times the prescribed dose of a fentanyl patch by her pharmacy.
Bowel screen crisis: Thousands go private as public waits grow
Bowel screen crisis: Thousands go private as public waits grow
As the public health system struggles with colonoscopy waitlist targets, more Kiwis are forking out thousands for the procedure privately.
Gliding on glass
Gliding on glass
Two teams from Dunedin’s Fire In Ice Waka Ama Club pass one another while training on Otago Harbour during low tide on Saturday morning.
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Another candidate leaves ticket
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Another candidate leaves ticket
Dunedin mayoral hopeful Andrew Simms’ council ticket has descended into infighting as another candidate jumps ship.