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Answers sought after woman killed with axe

Faye (Frances Anne) Phelps and her late husband Bill. Photo: Supplied

Answers sought after Hillmorton patient killed woman with axe

A cousin of an elderly mental health patient who murdered a pensioner at her Christchurch home believes more could have been done to ensure the man was supported in the community.

Man found dead in Wellington was dubstep musician

Police reviewed more than 6000 records. Photo: RNZ

Man found dead in Wellington was dubstep musician

The man who died at a property in Newtown in Wellington on Saturday night was 40-year-old dubstep musician Oliver Hayes.

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Kākā spread their wings, trade sanctuary for urban living

A kākā makes itself at home in a Dunedin garden, near the Kensington Oval yesterday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Kākā spread their wings, trade sanctuary for urban living

Telling people you have seen a flying pig is probably not a good idea.

RFK Jr sacks US vaccine committee

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. File photo: Reuters

RFK Jr sacks US vaccine committee

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired all 17 members of a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel of vaccine experts, drawing protest from many vaccine scientists.

Man admits murdering baby, trying to kill woman and child

Police and forensics staff at the scene following the incident. Photo: RNZ

Man admits murdering baby, trying to kill woman and child

A 34-year-old man has admitted murdering a baby and trying to kill a woman and another child in a New Year’s Day attack this year.

Mental health patient gets life in jail for axe murder

Elliot Cameron in the High Court at Christchurch this morning for sentencing. Photo: Pool / NZME ...

Mental health patient gets life in jail for axe murder

An elderly mental health patient who murdered a pensioner at her Christchurch home with an axe says he's "extremely sorry that I've done what I did" - but doesn't recall the event.

Vault 21 licence suspended after 'extreme' ice sculpture stunt

A screengrab from a video circulating on social media showed people drinking from the ice...

Vault 21 licence suspended after 'extreme' ice sculpture stunt

A Dunedin nightclub has had its liquor licence temporarily suspended after patrons were filmed drinking champagne excessively from an ice sculpture in the street.

Opportunist thief nicks ute left running in driveway

Police interviewed both Ashton's mother and her then partner three times.

Opportunist thief nicks ute left running in driveway

A Dunedin man warming up his ute on his driveway had it stolen from right under his nose.

Marines deployed to LA, Trump backs arrest of governor

People rally against deportations and detentions in downtown Los Angeles. Photo: Reuters

Marines deployed to LA, Trump backs arrest of governor

The US military will temporarily deploy about 700 Marines to Los Angeles, marking another escalation in President Trump's response to street protests over his aggressive immigration policies.

Mother deemed not guilty over causing crash that killed son

A Dunedin mother who allegedly used methamphetamine before causing a crash that killed her 7-year-old son has been deemed not guilty.

The Regulatory Standards Bill: What is it and why the controversy?

The Regulatory Standards Bill was introduced by ACT Party leader David Seymour. Photo: RNZ Graphic

The Regulatory Standards Bill: What is it and why the controversy?

Explainer - A new bill would make big changes to how legislation is drafted in New Zealand, but has also drawn considerable criticism as it works its way through Parliament.

Scientists hit back over PM's 'worthies' comment

A British scientist says it's concerning Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has dismissed him and other climate scientists as "worthies" for raising concerns about plans to lower NZ's methane emissions target.

Heavy fog disrupts flights at Auckland Airport

Heavy fog blanketed central Auckland this morning. Photo: RNZ

Heavy fog disrupts flights at Auckland Airport

Dozens of domestic flights at Auckland Airport have been delayed or cancelled due to a thick fog enveloping the city.

Warning of ice, fog and snow in South

A car crashed in icy conditions Highgate, in the Dunedin suburb of Maori Hill, early this morning...

Warning of ice, fog and snow in South

Motorists are warned to drive to conditions due to ice, fog and snow in parts of Otago, Southland and Canterbury. There have been minor crashes in Dunedin this morning.

Students abuzz after topping NZ schools in cancer fundraiser

Otago Boys’ High School students rub their freshly shaved heads. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Students abuzz after topping NZ schools in cancer fundraiser

When a group of boys at a Dunedin secondary school decided to shave their hair for a cause they did not expect to be leading the country with their fundraising efforts.

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Exam delayed over cheating allegations

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Exam delayed over cheating allegations

The University of Otago was forced to postpone a law exam due to alleged cheating.

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Killer remains on parole despite breaches

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Killer remains on parole despite breaches

A man who murdered his second cousin in a "drug deal gone wrong" will remain on parole despite being caught using drugs again.

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Botanic garden rocking social media sensation

Clair Carson holds the Talyllyn Rock, which has been hidden at the Dunedin Botanic Garden after...

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Botanic garden rocking social media sensation

A minor rock star has turned up in Dunedin.

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Staff considering legal action over Polytech restructure

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Staff considering legal action over Polytech restructure

Otago Polytechnic staff facing the chopping block are not ruling out legal action in the wake of the institution’s announcement to slash 20 jobs in one department.

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ORC apologises for more privacy breaches

Richard Saunders will become ORC's chief executive on June 1. Photo: supplied

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ORC apologises for more privacy breaches

The Otago Regional Council has admitted further privacy breaches after an investigation into how the council unwittingly came to break confidentiality and share the email addresses of hundreds of...

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