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Woman dragged by car after attempt to stop drink driver

A risk assessment tool is used, which looks at the threat including exposure to the public,...

Woman dragged by car after attempt to stop drink driver

Trying to stop someone from drink driving earned an Otago Good Samaritan a broken pelvis for her efforts after she was dragged along the road by a car.

Board meets at midday to decide leaking MP's fate

High noon: National Party board meets at midday to decide leaking MP's fate

The National Party board is to meet at lunchtime to discuss National MP Hamish Walker's future in politics.

It's business time: Flight of the Conchords' reunion

One person commented that the group looked like they'd "just been at a dads' convention". Photo:...

It's business time: Flight of the Conchords' reunion

Eleven years after their hit show ended, the stars of Flight of the Conchords have reunited to spread some "cheer".

Hobbs ousted, Noone takes over at ORC

Otago Regional Council chairwoman Marian Hobbs has been ousted from her role, and Andrew Noone has been voted in as her successor.

'Others' fingerprints all over this: Nash targets Nats over leak

Police Minister Stuart Nash believes an investigation will show other National Party MPs or members were also involved in Covid patient data leak.

MediaWorks boss resigns: Future of TV station still up in the air

MediaWorks boss Michael Anderson is set to leave the business. Photo: NZH file

MediaWorks boss resigns: Future of TV station still up in the air

MediaWorks has announced the resignation of its chief executive Michael Anderson.

‘Clear direction’ call on museum

Invercargill deputy mayor Toni Biddle is urging her council and chief executive to provide "progression and a clear direction" about the Southland Museum.

'Hugely disappointed': National leader wants Walker out

National leader Todd Muller. Photo: NZ Herald

'Hugely disappointed': National leader wants Walker out

The National Party board is meeting today to decide the fate of the MP who leaked Covid-19 patient details and leader Todd Muller wants Hamish Walker out.

Walker apology after revealing Covid patients' details

Clutha Southland MP Hamish Walker has outed himself as the person who sent the details of Covid-19 patients to news media outlets and has apologised.

Muller mum on toilet seat photo

Opposition leader Todd Muller speaks to media at a visit to AD Instruments in Dunedin today....

Muller mum on toilet seat photo

National Party leader Todd Muller has refused to comment on an incident involving fellow MP Michael Woodhouse and a photo of a toilet seat with Dunedin MP Clare Curran's face on it.

Flooding closes roads in West Otago, Southland

Flooding in the Gore district today. Photo: Gore District Council

Flooding closes roads in West Otago, Southland

Localised flooding has closed roads in West Otago and Southland, with Environment Southland warning that water levels will remain high for a few days.

'It's not romantic': Netflix film slammed

A Polish erotic film that trended at No 3 on New Zealand Netflix over the weekend is being accused of glamourising rape, Stockholm syndrome and kidnapping.

Two new Covid-19 cases today - both in Christchurch

There are two new cases of Covid-19 today in managed isolation in a Christchurch hotel.

NZ should open borders to countries with Covid - Muller

National Party leader Todd Muller. Photo: Getty Images

NZ should open borders to countries with Covid - Muller

National leader Todd Muller says waiting for a vaccine or for other countries to eliminate Covid-19 before the border reopens would leave New Zealand "on its knees".

Fantails flocking together

A dozen fantails, and sometimes more, have started roosting in this Mosgiel shed. PHOTO: STEPHEN...

Proverb-loving fantails take flocking together seriously

Livestock vet Victoria Chapman has been delighted to discover more than a dozen fantails roosting snugly together on a jasmine vine in her shed.

Life finds a way: Newborn baby pictured holding IUD

The IUD is 99 per cent effective, but this boy beat the odds. Photo: NZH / Hai Phong...

Life finds a way: Newborn baby pictured holding IUD

A newborn baby has been photographed holding the contraceptive coil his mother used in a failed attempt to prevent pregnancy.

Ecstasy leads to agony for student

Ecstasy leads to agony for student

A Dunedin student attempting to scratch his eyeballs out has prompted a warning from police around drug use.

Legal cannabis has potential to reduce harm - PM's chief science adviser

The PM's chief science adviser Juliet Gerrard. Photo: NZH / Greg Bowker

Legal cannabis has potential to reduce harm - PM's chief science adviser

Legalising cannabis has the potential to counter systemic racism, see more treatment services and lift poor communities that have become embroiled in the black market.

Impassioned cancer plea after husband's death

An emotional Melissa Vining this morning confronted the Southern District Health Board and challenged it to improve its cancer care services.

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