43 arrests as firearms seized nationwide
Police have arrested 43 people and seized 96 weapons in a national crackdown on illicit firearms.
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Sawyers Bay victim shaken after home shot at
Sawyers Bay victim shaken after home shot at
A Sawyers Bay resident has been left shaken after a rifle was fired at their home damaging a window.
Write-offs likely after give way fail at problem intersection
Write-offs likely after give way fail at problem intersection
Two cars are likely to be written after a teenage driver failed to give way, causing a crash at a problem Dunedin intersection, police say.
Two more predator hornets found in New Zealand
Two more predator hornets found in New Zealand
Biosecurity New Zealand has found two further queen yellow-legged hornets in Auckland.
'Incredible people': Tributes for US tourists killed in NZ crash
'Incredible people': Tributes for US tourists killed in NZ crash
Loved ones of a US couple killed in a car crash on Waikato's State Highway 1 earlier this month are raising funds to pay for their funerals.
Green Island assault: police in plea for information
Green Island assault: police in plea for information
Police are appealing for information about a Green Island assault in the early hours of the morning.
Critically ill child airlifted to hospital
Critically ill child airlifted to hospital
A child who became acutely unwell at a Northland primary school has been flown to Starship Hospital by rescue helicopter.
Surgery for boy who ate 100 magnets
Surgery for boy who ate 100 magnets
A 13-year-old boy has undergone major surgery after eating 80-100 small magnets purchased on Temu.
Landmark puberty block ban reinstated by Queensland government
Landmark puberty block ban reinstated by Queensland government
Relief over a landmark court win has been shortlived for a transgender teenager's mother after an Australian-first puberty blocker ban was reinstated.
Hurricane damage could be 'unlike anything seen before'
Hurricane damage could be 'unlike anything seen before'
Hurricane Melissa has weakened slightly after making landfall in Jamaica but people are still being warned of destruction at a level 'unlike anything seen before'.
Potential for measles outbreak to be worse than 2019
Potential for measles outbreak to be worse than 2019
A second measles case has been identified at one Wellington high school, as concern around the current measles outbreak continues to grow.
'Bitterly disappointed': Meads Cup winners turned away from bar
'Bitterly disappointed': Meads Cup winners turned away from bar
Mid Canterbury players had their victory celebrations dampened when they were refused entry to a local bar after their Meads Cup final victory.
'Fawlty Towers' actress Prunella Scales dies aged 93
'Fawlty Towers' actress Prunella Scales dies aged 93
British actress Prunella Scales, best known for playing the formidable Sybil Fawlty in comedy show Fawlty Towers, has died at the age of 93.
Helpline gaps highlighted after 23yo’s death
Helpline gaps highlighted after 23-year-old’s death
Better public messaging and more staff training at mental health services are needed, according to a coroner’s report into the death of a 23-year-old from Lincoln.
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Uni apologises after error upends law exam
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Uni apologises after error upends law exam
University of Otago law students were left scrambling after being informed partway through a crucial exam the first question contained an error.
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Trees possibly compromised: botanist
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Trees possibly compromised: botanist
Trees knocked over by the ferocious wind last week may have been compromised by shallow root systems or being top-heavy, a botanist says.
Advice to stay ‘well clear’ as winds hit
Advice to stay ‘well clear’ as winds hit
Otago and Southland residents are being reminded to stay "well clear" of trees and damaged buildings — particularly over the next few days as the regions are set to be hit with more strong winds.
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National day of solidarity Rā Whakamana celebrated
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National day of solidarity Rā Whakamana celebrated
Dunedin people have celebrated one of New Zealand’s founding documents as a "living" covenant, 190 years after it was signed.
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Former head of hospital build resigns
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Former head of hospital build resigns
The person formerly in charge of the new Dunedin hospital project has resigned to pursue other opportunities.
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Calvert elected chair of ORC
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Calvert elected chair of ORC
Former Act New Zealand MP, city councillor and regional councillor Hilary Calvert has been elected chair of the Otago Regional Council.