Controversial police restructure canned
Police have decided to cancel a proposed restructure of its services in Canterbury after staff and community feedback.
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Chisholm family at the 1925 New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition
Chisholm family at the 1925 New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition
A photo of my grandparents, father and uncles having a fun day out at the Exhibition.
VTNZ officers allegedly took cash bribes for driver licences
VTNZ officers allegedly took cash bribes for driver licences
More than 300 people will have to re-sit their driving tests after Vehicle Testing New Zealand (VTNZ) officers allegedly took money in return for passing applications.
'Large orange fireball': Dunedin flight hit by lightning
'Large orange fireball': Dunedin flight hit by lightning
Passengers on an Auckland flight destined for Dunedin witnessed a ‘‘large, orange fireball’’ erupt on the plane's wing after it was struck by lightning.
How to see tonight's supermoon
Supermoon set to put on a show tonight
Stargazing Kiwis are in for a treat tonight with the first supermoon of the year.
Willis urges Greens to 'call the dogs off'
'Call the dogs off,' Willis urges Greens
Nicola Willis has implored Chlöe Swarbrick to "call the dogs off" and tell activists to stop protesting outside MPs' homes after a window was smashed at Winston Peters' house.
'Crucial information' sought in homicide probe
'Crucial information' sought in North Dunedin homicide probe
Police investigating the death of a man in North Dunedin say members of the public may have "crucial information" that could help them with their inquiry.
Hundreds of trekkers escape from blizzard-struck Mt Everest
Hundreds of trekkers escape from blizzard-struck Mt Everest
Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a blizzard near the eastern face of Mount Everest have been guided to safety by rescuers.
Angry Green Island couple 'charged, spat at police'
Angry Green Island couple 'charged, spat at police'
A Dunedin couple have matching court dates after they resisted police, allegedly kicking, spitting at and charging at the officers.
Christchurch Casino fined $5 million
'Serious systemic deficiencies': Christchurch Casino fined $5 million
Christchurch Casino has been handed a $5m penalty for breaching its obligations under anti-money laundering and terrorism financing laws.
'Bonkbuster' author Jilly Cooper dies aged 88
'Bonkbuster' author Jilly Cooper dies aged 88
Jilly Cooper, the British author of novels such as "Rivals" and "Riders" whose 1980s bestsellers were a blend of sex, satire and class-based snobbery, has died aged 88.
Two NZers on boat in new flotilla trying to reach Gaza
Two NZers on boat in new flotilla trying to reach Gaza
A New Zealander on a boat that is trying to reach Gaza says she feels a mixture of fear and pride at the thought they are "doing the right thing".
Arrest after window smashed at Winston Peters' home
Arrest after window smashed at Winston Peters' home
A man has been arrested after a window was smashed at New Zealand First leader Winston Peters' house during a protest.
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Museum given eye-popping prosthetics collection
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Museum given eye-popping prosthetics collection
Have you ever wanted to intently stare at more than 500 eyes at once?
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Treasury warnings over medical school ignored
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Treasury warnings over medical school ignored
The government ignored repeated warnings from Treasury not to approve the new Waikato Medical School amid concerns about cost overruns.
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Victim was ‘lovely guy’: ex-flatmate
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Victim was ‘lovely guy’: ex-flatmate
The man found dead in North Dunedin has been described as "a really lovely guy" by his former flatmate.
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South set for ‘wee taste of summer’ this week
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South set for ‘wee taste of summer’ this week
Finally, the southern regions are starting to look a bit like summer.
New principal takes reins at John McGlashan
New principal takes reins at John McGlashan
John McGlashan College’s new principal Dr Aaron Columbus was welcomed to the Dunedin boys’ school with a full assembly yesterday.
Send it flying
Send it flying
Zaxen McInally, 10, from Macandrew Bay School, lines up a shot at the school disc golf tournament at Chingford Park in Dunedin yesterday afternoon.
‘A goal at every stadium’ to raise funds
‘A goal at every stadium’ to raise funds
When most people retire, their next step is to start kicking things off their bucket list.