Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies
Charismatic US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who became a close associate of Martin Luther King Jr and twice ran for the presidential nomination, has died aged 84.
Appeal date set for ex-guard convicted of murder
Appeal date set for ex-guard convicted of murder
A former prison guard who murdered his childhood friend will have his appeal against conviction and sentence heard later this year.
Dunedin landslip triggers evacuations
Dunedin landslip triggers evacuations
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Residents have been evacuated and properties cordoned off in Musselburgh after a significant landslip between two houses this morning.
Foo Fighters first gig for Christchurch stadium
Foo Fighters first gig for Christchurch stadium
The Foo Fighters are the first international band booked to play at Christchurch’s new stadium.
'Homicidal dogs': Jones wants tough jail terms for owners
'Homicidal dogs': Jones wants tough jail terms for owners
"There's been so many complaints about them in the last year - the council know and haven't done anything", a resident says.
Second priest at Christchurch school accused of sex abuse
Second priest at Christchurch school accused of sex abuse
A second priest who worked at St Bede's College in Christchurch was accused of sexual abuse by three complainants over three decades, it can be revealed.
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Dear, oh so dear: $6.5m for Dunedin home
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Dear, oh so dear: $6.5m for Dunedin home
An imposing three-storey modernist house in Maori Hill is now Dunedin's most expensive home after selling for a whopping $6.5 million.
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DCC pipes claim ‘BS’: resident
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DCC pipes claim ‘BS’: resident
Sewage spilling on to a Forbury Corner street during yesterday’s downpour shows the city council’s claim its pipes are working is "BS", a campaigner in the suburb says.
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Ong’s movement restricted in council building
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Ong’s movement restricted in council building
A controversial Dunedin councillor is under restrictions in the council building over concerns he has been "accosting staff".
‘Heartbroken’ over young son’s death
‘Heartbroken’ over young son’s death
New Highlanders prop Angus Ta’avao has made the gut-wrenching announcement that his "beautiful boy" Leo has died.
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Sir Ian 'totally blindsided' by Santana's claims
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Sir Ian 'totally blindsided' by Santana's claims
Dunedin's Sir Ian Taylor has scrapped a visit to Santana Minerals’ planned goldmine after being "totally blindsided" by the company spreading "misinformation" about him.
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Cookie Bear being brought out of hibernation
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Cookie Bear being brought out of hibernation
After a public "dum-de-doo" over the banishment of Cookie Bear from Griffin’s biscuit packets, the company has been forced to bring the beloved mascot back.
Fire, ambulance callout to battery gassing incident
Fire, ambulance callout to battery gassing incident
Three people were taken to Dunedin Hospital yesterday after accidentally inhaling chemical vapour from a lithium ion battery at a South Dunedin store.
Towering presence at Regent Book Sale
Towering presence at Regent Book Sale
If you missed your chance to pick up one of over 30 copies of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code at the Regent Theatre Book Sale last year, rest-assured you will have your chance this weekend.
Mesmerising traditions
Mesmerising traditions
Worshippers pray during the Chinese Lunar New Year’s Eve at Boen San Bio temple in Tangerang, Indonesia, yesterday.
Two killed in ice rink shooting
Two killed in ice rink shooting
At least two people were killed in a mass shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink yesterday, authorities said.
Divers retrieve rubbish from Blue Lake
Divers retrieve rubbish from Blue Lake
The view from above is stunning but the view down below is not so good.
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Prisoner assaulted corrections officers
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Prisoner assaulted corrections officers
A prisoner who attacked three corrections officers while behind bars received no further punishment for the assaults.
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Prison term after 57th driving conviction
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Prison term after 57th driving conviction
A man who was sent to prison after racking up his 57th conviction for disqualified driving complained "you’d think I’d murdered someone".
Cheap meals on wheels heading to campus
Cheap meals on wheels heading to campus
The force behind the university’s famed $3 lunches is heading back to the campus with another cut-price meal deal.