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Southland stalker jailed for 17 years for 'violent, disgusting' murder

Nathan Boulter appears in court over a screen. Photo: Pool / Chris Skelton / Stuff

Southland stalker jailed for 17 years for 'violent, disgusting' murder

Nathan Boulter will spend at least 17 years behind bars for the brutal murder of Chantal McDonald at her Christchurch home in July last year after she ended a brief relationship with him.

New rules regarding cycle lanes, e-scooters, buses proposed

New rules regarding cycle lanes, e-scooters, buses proposed

The government is proposing to make it legal to ride e-scooters in cycle lanes as part of a raft of changes meant to "fix the basics" in the New Zealand transport system.

Armed hate crime unit made permanent in wake of Bondi attack

A heavily-armed rapid response unit is now a permanent fixture of Australian policing, after it was created to counter hate-driven violence following the Bondi Beach terror attack.

Health NZ, PSA agree deal after negotiations, strikes

Health NZ, PSA agree deal after negotiations, strikes

After months of negotiating and strike action, Health New Zealand and the union for allied health workers have reached a deal.

Care providers bring on extra staff after MediMap hack

Care providers bring on extra staff after MediMap hack

Care facilities have switched back to a paper-based system to manage medication, and are dishing it out by hand, while prescription portal MediMap is offline following a hack.

Two critically injured after car and train collide

Two critically injured after car and train collide

Two people are critically injured after the car they were in collided with a freight train near New Plymouth on Wednesday.

Brake mishap sends elderly Dunedin driver through hedge

Emergency services were called to Helensburgh Road last night. Photo: Google Maps

Brake mishap sends elderly Dunedin driver through hedge

An elderly driver careened through a hedge and into the side of a Dunedin house after his foot slipped off the brake and onto the accelerator, police say.

Beach Boys star to play Dunedin show

An original member of iconic United States surf rock band The Beach Boys will perform in Dunedin later this year.

Two arrested over alleged murder, kidnap of Sydney grandfather

Police believe they have found Chris Baghsarian's remains in a semi-rural area of Sydney.

Two arrested over alleged murder, kidnap of Sydney grandfather

Two men have been arrested over the alleged mistaken kidnapping of an elderly man after remains believed to be the grandfather's were found in bushland.

Britain sanctions NZ insurer over shadow fleet oil shipment allegations

Maritime Mutual Insurance Association's registered office in central Auckland. Photo: Reuters

Britain sanctions NZ insurer over shadow fleet oil shipment allegations

Britain has sanctioned an NZ-based marine insurer after allegations that it provided insurance for dark fleet tankers transporting Iranian and Russian oil.

Cold front to put South's dismal summer out of its misery

NIWA's map shows rain is set to hit the South Island by 6pm on Thursday. Photo:&nbsp...

Cold front to put South's dismal summer out of its misery

It's shaping as a chilly end to summer for the South Island as a cold snap brings low temperatures over the weekend.

Aussies urged to 'take temperature down' after PM bomb scare

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. File photo

Aussies urged to 'take temperature down' after PM bomb scare

A bomb scare that forced the evacuation of the prime minister from his official residence is "very troubling" and has led to calls for Australians to turn the temperature down.

Youth facing more psychological distress: report

The report revealed that 23 percent of people aged 15 to 25 had experienced high or very high...

Youth facing more psychological distress, finding it harder to get help: report

Young people are facing more psychological distress and finding it harder to get specialist help, a new report says.

Aussie cops charge NZer after extremist videos found on phone

Australian police have charged a New Zealand man over alleged violent extremist material. Photo:...

Aussie cops charge NZer after extremist videos found on phone

Australian police say they have charged a New Zealand man found with videos of violent extremist material on his phone.

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Double-digit power rises coming this winter

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Double-digit power rises coming this winter

Winter is coming and so are power bills containing double-digit increases.

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Public input invited on water supply bylaw

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Public input invited on water supply bylaw

A "rough around the edges" draft bylaw managing Dunedin’s approach to drinking water has been sent for public consultation.

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Council can ‘achieve’ zero rates rise

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Council can ‘achieve’ zero rates rise

A zero rates increase has been proposed by the Otago Regional Council, chairwoman Hilary Calvert sounding out a warning for Dunedin to keep its hands off Port Otago.

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Breeding for gentler honeybees

Invermay Agricultural Centre apiarist Frances Trewby selects a queen bee to artificially...

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Breeding for gentler honeybees

Producing calm and docile bees for New Zealand beekeepers is the goal for a Mosgiel-based honeybee breeding programme.

Aurora apologises for cuts

Aurora apologises for cuts

Residents in the Outram areas have been inconvenienced with a trio of rolling power cuts caused by a perfect storm of preparation for upgrades and damaged equipment.

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HNZ lambasted for not firming up new hospital lab solution

Health advocate and laboratory clinician Terry Taylor (left) urges the council to keep...

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HNZ lambasted for not firming up new hospital lab solution

The government is researching how to deliver pathology services throughout the country, as Dunedin waits on the future of its pathology department.

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