Iconic company Tupperware files for bankruptcy
Tupperware Brands has filed for bankruptcy after its financial losses mounted and demand for its once-iconic food storage containers dwindled.
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Impact of crash caused van to roll
Impact of crash caused van to roll onto side
A van rolled onto its side after a two-vehicle crash in Wānaka this morning caused moderate and minor injuries.
'You can’t help yourself to other people’s stuff'
'You can’t help yourself to other people’s stuff': Woman emptied out friend's bank account
A South Island woman drained her friend’s bank account of almost $7000 after she was entrusted to help him, a court has heard.
Former All Black Keven Mealamu collapses at gym
Former All Black Keven Mealamu collapses at gym
All Blacks legend Keven Mealamu has shared footage on social media of him dramatically collapsing during a gym session.
Police investigating after 31 dogs taken from property
Police investigating after 31 dogs taken from property
Police are investigating the disappearance of a large number of dogs in a saga involving the SPCA, an animal rescue charity and a breeder.
Yellow-eyed penguin named Bird of the Year
Yellow-eyed penguin claims Bird of the Year title
The hoiho yellow-eyed penguin has claimed the Bird of the Year title for 2024.
Ex-mayor clashes with supermarket staff over flag
Ex-mayor clashes with supermarket staff over flag
Former Dunedin mayor Aaron Hawkins claims he was barred from shopping at a supermarket on Saturday because he was carrying a rolled-up Palestine flag.
Society raises 'concerns' over gondola plan
'It is essentially a new town': Society concerned over subdivision, gondola plan
Concerns are growing over a proposed fast-track development, which could include a new gondola, private schools and 780-home subdivision, at the foothills of Coronet Peak.
Cause of supermarket rat infestation still unknown
Cause of supermarket rat infestation still unknown
The Ministry for Primary Industries is still looking for what caused the rat infestation which shut down a Woolworths - formerly Countdown - supermarket earlier this year.
How much does it cost to have adult children living at home?
How much does it cost to have adult children living at home?
Allowing your adult children to live at home may be an expensive mistake, a retirement planning expert says.
From Dunedin to the Gold Coast
Dunedin to the Gold Coast: Jetstar flights to Aussie return to the south
Flights to and from the Gold Coast will take off from Dunedin Airport next winter.
Feud between tenant and landlord leads to utilities being cut
Feud between tenant and landlord leads to utilities being cut
What began as a minor dispute between a landlord and his tenant escalated into an all-out, tit-for-tat war.
Govt considers removing goal of carbon neutrality in public sector
Govt considers removing goal of carbon neutrality in public sector
New documents show the government is considering removing its goal of carbon neutrality across the public sector by 2025.
Man likely to lose more of family home to ex, despite 'protection'
Man likely to lose more of family home to ex, despite 'protection'
A man who claimed his home was his "life’s work" placed it in a family trust when his marriage ended.
PM and Police Minister say Auckland assaults are dropping
PM and Police Minister say Auckland assaults are dropping
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell have announced a 22 percent drop in assaults in the Auckland CBD in the past year.
Marathon runners avoid disaster as car takes a detour
Marathon runners avoid disaster as car takes a detour
About 20 runners and walkers in the Emerson's Dunedin Marathon were forced to scatter mid-race this morning, when a vehicle veered off Harington Point Rd and into the path of the competitors.
Appeal of dangerous label for dog that attacked child fails
Appeal of dangerous label for dog that attacked child fails
A dog that attacked a child and caused "horrific" injuries will continue to be considered dangerous despite his owner’s attempt to appeal the classification.
How the ‘Briscoes Bloke’ is still making millions
How the ‘Briscoes Bloke’ is still making millions - even in a recession
When Rod Duke became the boss of the Briscoe Group in 1988, it was illegal to sell most things on Sundays.
Labour MP diagnosed with breast cancer
Labour MP diagnosed with breast cancer
Labour MP Lemauga Lydia Sosene has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will take medical leave from Parliament next week.
Baby stopped breathing after she was given wrong dose of steroid
Baby stopped breathing after she was given wrong dose of steroid
A 4-week-old baby with a croup stopped breathing, turned blue and went floppy after being given medicine that was five times the dose it should have been.