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    Rents down for most of NZ, 'hard pill to swallow' for Lakes region

    A report by the Child Poverty Action Group has found rental properties in Gore are 19% less...

    Rents down for most of NZ, 'hard pill to swallow' for Lakes region

    Rents have fallen in most parts of New Zealand, according to the latest data.

    Boozed driver's trip home ended abruptly by power pole

    The driver lost control at the Forbury Rd roundabout. Photo: Google Maps

    Boozed driver's trip home ended abruptly by power pole

    After work drinks ended badly for a Dunedin man when he lost control of his car and wrapped it around a power pole.

    Cricket star made 'foolish mistake' in driving after drinking

    Former Australian test cricketer David Warner after his last test in 2024. Photo: Getty Images

    Cricket star made 'foolish mistake' in driving after drinking

    One of Australia's greatest batsmen was both foolish and reckless when he drove after sharing a few glasses of wine with friends on Easter Sunday, his lawyer says.

    Pew pew: Man arrested for 'shooting' cafe patrons with finger gun

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    Pew pew: Man arrested for 'shooting' cafe patrons with finger gun

    A 47-year-old man was arrested after pretending to shoot staff and customers at a Dunedin cafe with his fingers.

    'Insufficient evidence' for criminal case as police recruit showed another porn

    Police lack an overall digital evidence handling system, and, so far, the funding to get one....

    'Insufficient evidence' for criminal case as police recruit showed another porn

    A police recruit asked unsolicited sexual questions of another recruit and showed them pornographic material on his phone while masturbating, the police watchdog has revealed.

    NZ-based TikTok star faces rape charge

    Benjamin Dansky. Photo: Supplied

    NZ-based TikTok star faces rape charge

    A United States musician and social media star has been accused of rape, sexual violation and strangulation after an alleged incident at the Canterbury University rugby clubrooms.

    Relief teacher struck off after kissing 3yr-old on lips

    Ankui Gui.  Photo: supplied/ Open Justice

    Relief teacher struck off after kissing 3yr-old on lips

    An early childhood relief teacher who kissed a 3-year-old on the lips can now be named.

    'Long journey': Senior doctors settle pay claim

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    'Long journey': Senior doctors settle pay claim

    After 19 months of bargaining and several strikes, senior doctors have ratified a pay agreement with Health NZ.

    Wealthy Aussie donors switching to One Nation

    Gina Rinehart in 2022. Photo: Getty

    'Sick of all the red tape and s***': Wealthy Aussie donors switching to One Nation

    Encouraged by billionaire Gina Rinehart, some of Australia's wealthiest voters are shifting support from the Liberal-National coalition to Pauline Hanson's One Nation party.

    Dunedin beats Christchurch for disposable income

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    Dunedin beats Christchurch for disposable income

    Dunedin has come out ahead of Christchurch in a ranking of disposable income for the five main New Zealand cities.

    Paralysed teen on mission to gain independence

    Noah out and about in Christchurch. Photo: Supplied

    'Phenomenal resilience': Paralysed teen on mission to gain independence

    A young man paralysed from the chest down in an accident earlier this year says he's focusing on the positives after spending months in Burwood Hospital's Spinal Unit.

    'Some healing to do': Dolly cancels Vegas

    'Some healing to do': Dolly cancels Vegas

    Country singer Dolly Parton has announced through social media her Vegas residency is cancelled due to ongoing health concerns.

    Te Anau support for ANZAC Day continues to be supported by young New Zealanders

    Fiordland Military Museum’s military vehicle  L4618864 Te Anau II towing the Howitzer gun used...

    Te Anau support for ANZAC Day continues to be supported by young New Zealanders

    Fiordland RSA’s ANZAC Day Commemorations is always well attended year on year.

    Aussies warned of diesel topping $4 a litre

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    Aussies warned of diesel topping $4 a litre

    Diesel prices in Australia could surge above $4 a litre in coming months, spelling a much more severe economic fallout than forecast by the Reserve Bank.

    PM supports new test for migrants

    Christopher Luxon has been forced to defend his leadership and his personal favourability has...

    PM supports new test for migrants

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended the new test for migrants seeking NZ citizenship.

    Canterbury playground tagging 'despicable', 'appalling'

    Canterbury playground tagging 'despicable', 'appalling'

    "Free Palestine" and pro-trans lives tagging at a children’s playground in Canterbury has been labelled "despicable" and "appalling".

    Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heading for Tenerife

    The cruise ship Hondius is leaving Cape Verde on Wednesday, after being allowed to dock in...

    Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heading for Tenerife

    A luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has left for Spain and is expected to dock in Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, within three days. Three ill people have been evacuated.

    Heavy rain, gales to batter much of South Island

    Heavy rain, gales to batter much of South Island

    Southland is under a heavy rain watch as the second of two weather systems bears down on the country.

    Body found near Scottish island where Kiwi monk went missing

    Justin Evans disappeared from Papa Stronsay in Scotland. Photo: Supplied / Scotland Police

    Body found near Scottish island where Kiwi monk went missing

    A body has been found in the water near a remote Sottish island where a New Zealand monk disappeared last month.
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