Sentencing reforms to 'restore law and order' come into effect
Sentencing reforms to 'restore law and order' come into effect
The reforms will cap discounts judges can give to an offender and introduce aggravated factors at sentencing.
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Obituary: a man with a big, loving family
Obituary: a man with a big, loving family
Jim Dick was a proud family man and, over more than 40 years, he and his wife Ann fostered numerous children in their North East Valley home.
Venice protests target lavish Bezos wedding
Venice protests target lavish Bezos wedding
Mass tourism, sky-high rents, worker exploitation, inequality and elitism: Venice protests against Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's high-profile wedding have highlighted growing global grievances.
Soggy showdown: Resident confronts council boss
Soggy showdown: Resident confronts council boss
A Spring Creek resident confronted the boss of the Marlborough District Council as he and the mayor visited the flooded township after a "precautionary" 24-hour evacuation order was lifted.
Whānau of missing 17-year-old 'distraught'
Whānau of missing 17-year-old 'distraught'
Whetu Bennett was last seen outside an Auckland mall early on Tuesday afternoon.
Pair rescued from car rooftop in Canterbury
Pair rescued from car rooftop in Canterbury
Two men have been rescued by helicopter after they became stranded on the rooftop of their car in a flooded river in Canterbury.
Residents advised to remain cautious after floods
Residents advised to remain cautious after floods
A Civil Defence controller for Nelson/Tasman has urged residents to be cautious and vigilant of their surroundings after flooding this weekend.
Death of prisoner in Auckland treated as homicide
Death of prisoner in Auckland treated as homicide
Multiple investigations have been launched after a man died at Mt Eden Corrections Facility in Auckland.
Person dies while clearing flood damage
Person dies while clearing flood damage
A person has died while trying to clear flood damage in the Nelson area, police have confirmed.
Second night of Midwinter Carnival cancelled
Second night of Midwinter Carnival cancelled
Organisers of the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival have had to cancel the second night of the event due to bad weather.
Teens 'critical' after car crashes near house
Teens 'critical' after car crashes near house
Two teenagers remain in critical conditions after the car they were in left the road and ploughed into property near Auckland.
Taranaki homes damaged in strong winds
Taranaki homes damaged in strong winds
Residents in the Taranaki town of Waitara are assessing damage after strong winds ripped through the area.
Bringing light to darkest nights
Bringing light to darkest nights
A fire-breathing dragon, a playful moa and giant butterflies were just some of the glowing creatures on display at the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival last night.
Networks 'coped well' with downpour
Networks 'coped well' with downpour
After a day of heavy rain for the region, MetService has lifted all weather warnings and watches for Otago and Southland.
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Change in leadership team: Another project boss back
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Change in leadership team: Another project boss back
Yet another former boss of the new Dunedin hospital has swung back into the revolving door of its leadership team, sources say.
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Sleepy sea lion just fine, thanks
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Sleepy sea lion just fine, thanks
A "rotund" sea lion possibly sleeping off a large helping of octopus caused a stir after his serene rest under a wharf set off alarm bells for Dunedin conservation agencies.
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Blackmail complaint made to police
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Taxi driver left stressed by supposed 'prank’
A Dunedin Taxis driver says he was left shivering and in tears after believing he was being "blackmailed" for $10,000 by two fellow drivers.
Extra reason to celebrate in Mana Pounamu’s 25th year
Extra reason to celebrate in Mana Pounamu’s 25th year
A special milestone for an award ceremony celebrating Maori students across Otago helps a passionate educator’s legacy live on, her daughter says.
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Simms rejects criticism of inexperience
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Simms rejects criticism of inexperience
A Dunedin mayoralty candidate says voters who want change should not be distracted by city councillor suggestions he lacks enough council experience.
Ex-navy serviceman named Act candidate
Ex-navy serviceman named Act candidate
A former navy serviceman is being backed by Act New Zealand to ensure the Dunedin City Council is a tight ship, if he is elected.