Police employee allegedly stalked co-worker - IPCA
A police employee allegedly stalked a woman he regularly worked alongside after she rejected his advances.
Driver 'rammed and punched' in Dunedin road rage
Driver 'rammed and punched' in Dunedin road rage
Police are hunting an angry Dunedin driver who allegedly rammed another car and punched the occupant in the face after exploding into a fit of sudden road rage.
Another prominent Tory defects to Farage's Reform UK
Another prominent Tory defects to Farage's Reform UK
British lawmaker Suella Braverman, a former interior minister, has become the latest prominent Conservative to join Nigel Farage's right-wing Reform UK party, as she accused her former party of lying to voters over immigration.
Scorching Aussie heat tipped to break records
Scorching Aussie heat tipped to break records
Scorching heatwave conditions continue to grip much of Australia's southeast, keeping authorities on high alert as fire conditions grow increasingly unpredictable.
Parking at hotspots raises $214K in first month
Parking at hotspots raises $214K in first month
A $5 per hour parking fee at popular tourist spots on the West Coast and Canterbury raised $214,000 in its first month.
In possible thaw, Trump and Walz talk after fatal shooting
In possible thaw, Trump and Walz talk after fatal shooting
President Donald Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said they had a productive discussion on immigration enforcement, in a possible sign that Trump might consider de-escalating a surge of agents who have killed two US citizens in the state.
Tauranga council warned of landslide risk areas 20 years ago
Tauranga council warned of landslide risk areas 20 years ago
Geotech engineers told Tauranga City Council 20 years ago buildings shouldn't be allowed in the "runout" zones of potential landslides, unless they had specially constructed protection.
Deadly landslide site visited by council hours before: camper
Deadly landslide site visited by council hours before: camper
A camper has spoken about efforts to raise the alarm, including a call to police three hours before a deadly slip at Mount Maunganui.
Boost for NZ First and Labour in RNZ poll
Boost for NZ First and Labour in RNZ poll
NZ First has climbed into third place in the latest RNZ poll, recording its strongest result in the Reid Research series in more than eight years.
Arrest made in relation to Burnham homicide
Arrest made in relation to Burnham homicide
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One person has been arrested as police launch a homicide investigation into the death of a woman in Burnham.
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Year of the Horse celebrations take shape
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Year of the Horse celebrations take shape
Preparations are under way to bring in the Year of the Horse with authentic Chinese lanterns in Dunedin.
Duty free cost NZ $96m tax revenue
Duty free cost NZ $96m tax revenue
Duty-free tobacco sales in NZ international airports means up to $96m of tax revenue has not made it to key parts of the country’s health system, including programmes aimed at reducing smoking, new research shows.
Cars banished in trial
Cars banished in trial
The closure of a 1.8km section of Dunedin’s Town Belt, between Queens Dr and Braid Rd, for three months has started.
ORC alters survey format in quest for more responses
ORC alters survey format in quest for more responses
A $50,000 random ratepayer survey should help the Otago Regional Council focus on the public’s priorities, the chairwoman says.
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Vice-chancellor takes aim at ‘unsustainable’ funding model
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Vice-chancellor takes aim at ‘unsustainable’ funding model
A radical shake-up of how universities are funded is desperately needed, the University of Otago vice-chancellor says.
Vigilante killer ready to live ‘a normal life’
Vigilante killer ready to live ‘a normal life’
An Invercargill man involved in a vigilante murder says he now wants to attend church and live "a normal life".
‘Beloved’ dog killed in Mosgiel house fire
‘Beloved’ dog killed in Mosgiel house fire
A beloved family dog was killed in a large house fire that tore through a Mosgiel home on Sunday.
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‘Work family’ pays tribute to former mayor
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‘Work family’ pays tribute to former mayor
His big presence, talkativeness and ready smile were highlighted by his "work family" yesterday, and its members agreed: Jules Radich made an impression.
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Champ wasn’t expecting to win
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Champ wasn’t expecting to win
In basketball circles they say "white men can’t jump".
Tears shed in Auckland for teen missing at Mount
Tears shed in Auckland for teen missing at Mount Maunganui
Tearful mourners have gathered on Auckland's domain this evening to remember one of the teens missing after a landslide at Mt Maunganui.