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Emergency calls reveal chaos after Renee Good shooting

A painting depicting Renee Nicole Good lies on the ground at a makeshift memorial in...

Emergency calls reveal chaos after Renee Good shooting

Newly released transcripts of 911 calls and emergency dispatch records detail the chaotic scene that unfolded after a US immigration officer fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis

Man pulled from water at Mount Maunganui beach dies

A man was pulled from the water at Pilot Bay Beach, on the harbour side of Mount Maunganui. Photo...

Man pulled from water at Mount Maunganui beach dies

A man has died after being pulled from the water at a beach in Mount Maunganui this morning.

Millions of accounts blocked under social media ban

Social media platforms must take reasonable steps to deny access to children younger than 16....

Millions of accounts blocked under social media ban

All 10 companies covered by Australia's social media laws are complying with bans on children accessing their apps.

Cars swept away by flash flood in Victoria river

Recovery efforts are still under way after torrential rains quickly overfilled a river system in Victoria, swamping campgrounds and sweeping vehicles away.

Local pilots to the rescue after dozens stranded in gorge

More than 40 people were evacuated after flooding and slips shut State Highway 2 between Matawai...

Local pilots to the rescue after dozens stranded in gorge

A local helicopter pilot helped bring stranded people to safety last night, after they were trapped by slips in a North Island gorge.

Rebuild progress at quake-damaged Christchurch hotel

The window panels are being installed this week at one of Christchurch's most well-known hotels, which has been sitting derelict since the earthquakes.

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'Extreme hostility' at builder misdirected

Stonewood Homes Otago director Regan McCormack says the business is trying to distance itself...

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'Extreme hostility' at builder misdirected

A Dunedin business owner was abused in a supermarket and is facing "extreme hostility" after being falsely linked to an under-fire builder.

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Thief will reoffend, brother warns after parole granted

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Thief will reoffend, brother warns after parole granted

The brother of a Dunedin woman who stole nearly $1 million from their ailing mother warns she has "no conscience" and will reoffend when released from prison.

Arrest over alleged assault

Arrest over alleged assault

An allegedly drunk Dunedin man who acted "inappropriately" to female supermarket checkout workers went on to allegedly assault a stranger and police officers.

Aim to foster a head for safe limits

Speakers at a men’s and women’s health seminar to be held in conjunction with the 2026 Masters...

Aim to foster a head for safe limits

Using your head during the Masters Games may save your life.

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Ranga not standing in by-election

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Ranga not standing in by-election

He went close last time, but Bruce Ranga has decided against standing in the Dunedin City Council’s upcoming by-election.

Gas bottle delivery delays ‘unbelievable’: customer

A Dunedin man is burning up over his gas company’s failure to deliver a new gas bottle even though he ordered it more than a month ago.

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Young author recognised for inspiring communities

One of TIME magazine’s 10 Girls of the Year 2025, Rutendo Shadaya, at the Hands-On at Otago camp...

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Young author recognised for inspiring communities

When Rutendo Shadaya got a call from TIME magazine asking to interview her she thought it was a scam.

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Low resources leading to ‘risky’ methods

A firefighter battles the blaze in the Roslyn scout hall building from atop a 40-year-old ladder...

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Low resources leading to ‘risky’ methods

Firefighters’ lives were put at risk after they were forced to use an almost vintage ladder to fight a massive blaze at a Dunedin scout hall, their union says.

Over $3k raised to honour ‘fine young man’

Connor Purvis. Photo: supplied/NZ Police

Over $3k raised to honour ‘fine young man’

Friends and supporters of a young Dunedin man who died on a solo climbing trip have raised thousands of dollars to fund Land Search and Rescue (LandSAR).

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