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Former British MP's murder 'a targeted attack'

Ann Widdecombe speaks during a Brexit rally in Peterborough in May 2019. Photo: Reuters

Former British MP's murder 'a targeted attack'

British counter-terrorism police say former government minister Ann Widdecombe, who was found murdered at her home last week, was clearly targeted by her killer.

Seymour suggests smartphone ban for under-16s

Seymour suggests smartphone ban for under-16s

Act leader David Seymour has suggested smartphones could be banned for under-16-year-olds.

Missing woman entered sea and didn't come back, police believe

Natalie was last seen leaving her home in Pōhara in Golden Bay on Monday, July 6. Photo: Supplied...

Missing woman entered sea and didn't come back, police believe

There's evidence a missing Golden Bay woman entered the sea and did not make it back to land, police say.

H5 bird flu confirmed in NZ - what now?

A Great skua (Stercorarius skua) that succumbed to bird flu in the Shetland Islands, Scotland....

H5N1 strain of bird flu confirmed in NZ. What now?

The H5N1 strain of bird flu that has been affecting countries around the world has arrived in New Zealand.

Trump threatens to hit energy targets unless Iran resumes talks

Trump threatens to hit energy targets unless Iran resumes talks

US President Donald Trump has reimposed a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and threatened to hit power plants and bridges unless Tehran resumes negotiations.

Some shoplifters blaming cost of living: police

Some shoplifters blaming cost of living: police

The head of a specialist Christchurch crime unit says some first-time shop lifters are blaming the cost of living for their crimes.

NZ 'as prepared as we can be' for bird flu

H5 bird flu case confirmed in New Zealand

The Biosecurity Minister says New Zealand is "as prepared as we can possibly be" to deal with bird flu, after a case of the H5 strain was confirmed today.

Wife recalls moment husband sucked out of plane window

A broken window and the interior of the Ryanair aircraft following the incident. Photo: Despoina...

Wife recalls moment husband sucked out of plane window

A passenger was partially sucked through a dislodged window on a Ryanair Boeing 737 flight shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki in Greece last week.

'Sickening and unconscionable': Dunedin music scene figure gave 15yo drugs, paid her for sex

Michael McLeod. File photo: Gregor Richardson

'Sickening and unconscionable': Dunedin music scene figure gave 15yo drugs, paid her for sex

A doyen of the Dunedin music scene who plied a 15-year-old girl with meth and paid her for sex has been jailed for two years, three months.

Review after concerns over officer's handling of cases

Detective Inspector Kevan Verry. Photo: Screenshot via RNZ

Review after concerns over officer's handling of cases

Police will review their systems used to manage child protection and sexual assault cases after concerns relating to a senior officer's handling of more than 50 cases, RNZ can reveal.

Steel work a 'significant milestone' at hospital

The first vertical structural steel being installed at the new Dunedin Hospital site this morning...

Steel work a 'significant milestone' in Dunedin Hospital build

A landmark has been reached for the new Dunedin Hospital today, with the first vertical structural steel for the inpatient building being installed.

SH1 south of Kaikōura reopens after flood damage

SH1 south of Kaikōura has reopened after the road was badly eroded in severe flooding. However, care is needed and motorists should expect some congestion and delays.

Mayor defends post urging visitors to stay away from Tekapo

Lake Tekapo saw significant snowfall over the long Matariki weekend. Photo: Tekapo Tourism Ltd

Mayor defends post urging visitors to stay away from Tekapo

Mackenzie's mayor is standing by a social media post urging visitors to reconsider visiting Tekapo over the long and snowy Matariki weekend.

Call for change in focus on healthcare decisions

Call for change in focus on healthcare decisions

A prominent Christchurch doctor says decisions about public healthcare should be made in the communities they serve.

Pledge to take some building consents off councils

National's spokesperson for building and construction Chris Penk says building has been slower...

Pledge to take some building consents off councils

National says it will eliminate the need for local councils to sign off certain building work if re-elected in November.

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Predator under spotlight for three years after release

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Predator under spotlight for three years after release

An Otago man who sexually abused a string of underaged girls will remain closely watched during his release.

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Man vows to go straight

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Man vows to go straight

A man who committed the armed robbery of a Clinton dairy and has spent almost his entire adulthood behind bars says he will leave his life of crime behind.

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Modi visit hole-in-one for sporting tech firm

Speaking with India Prime Minister Narendra Modi (second from right) at a sports innovation...

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Modi visit hole-in-one for sporting tech firm

Dunedin sporting innovation was front and centre during the Indian prime minister’s historic trip to New Zealand.

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Review of Ward 10a criticised by union

The building at Wakari Hospital containing Ward 10A. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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Review of Ward 10a criticised by union

An investigation into a troubled ward at Wakari Hospital is too narrow and was launched without staff consultation, a union says.

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‘4EPs’ debuts top of national music chart

On stage at The Crown Hotel with physical copies of their music are Dunedin musicians (from left)...

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‘4EPs’ debuts top of national music chart

Four Dunedin bands have risen above the likes of Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber after their independently produced record topped a New Zealand music chart.

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