Health NZ accused of dropping 'safe staffing' from nurses' pay offer
The biggest nurses' union is accusing Health NZ of putting money ahead of safety by dropping a safe staffing agreement from its latest contract offer.
Six youths arrested in relation to Rolleston arson
Six youths arrested in relation to Rolleston arson
Six youths have been arrested in relation to three arson incidents in the Rolleston area, police say.
Hamas seeks ceasefire guarantees as strikes continue
Hamas seeks ceasefire guarantees as strikes continue
Hamas is seeking guarantees that a new U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza would lead to the war's end.
Former NBA player convicted of rape
Former NBA player convicted of rape
Following an 11-day trial and about 10 hours of deliberation, an Oregon jury found former NBA guard Ben McLemore guilty of raping a woman in 2021.
Driver left injured cyclist on road after crash
Driver who left injured cyclist on road claims he was the victim
A driver who left a cyclist injured on the roadside after the pair had a minor collision said it would not have happened if the cyclist could “ride a bike properly”.
Taranaki residents battle 'shin-deep water' during thunderstorm
Taranaki residents battle 'shin-deep water' during thunderstorm
A Taranaki resident says water inundated her garages lapping furniture stored there, as thunderstorms battered the region on Thursday.
Fans flock to meet All Black heroes
Fans flock to meet All Black heroes
Dunedin All Black fans were out in force at the Wall St Mall this morning, waiting in a long line for the chance to get a signature from their heroes.
Astronomers tracking comet originating beyond solar system
Astronomers tracking comet originating beyond solar system
Astronomers are tracking a newly spotted comet hailing from parts unknown, only the third time such an interstellar object has been observed visiting our solar system.
Teen girls and 11-year-old in Dunedin joyriding spree
Teen girls and 11-year-old in Dunedin joyriding spree
Three Dunedin teenagers and an 11-year-old driving the wrong way on the motorway had allegedly spent almost 12 hours joyriding in stolen cars and committing petrol drive offs.
Hair found on hand did not belong to accused
Hair found on hand did not belong to accused
The jury in the Khandallah murder trial has heard a hair found on the hand of the deceased did not belong to the accused.
Seymour criticises Waititi for 'insane views' on African leader
Seymour criticises Waititi for 'insane views' on African leader
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has labelled Te Pāti Māori a threat to democracy after its co-leader Rawiri Waititi declared a West African military ruler to be his "modern day hero".
NZ woman killed by charging elephant
NZ woman killed by charging elephant
A New Zealand woman has been killed by an elephant while on a walking safari in a Zambian national park, according to reports.
New citizens say family in Gaza wish they were dead
New citizens say family in Gaza wish they were dead
A woman from Gaza who has made a home in Dunedin says the last news she heard of her family was they wished they were dead.
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Man who committed double shooting paroled
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Man who committed double shooting paroled
A Dunedin man who came inches from facing a murder charge following a drug-deal gone wrong has been released from prison.
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Baby’s head ‘crushed’ while partner assaulted
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Baby’s head ‘crushed’ while partner assaulted
An Otago man "crushed" his child against a car while ripping out tufts of his partner’s hair and later dangled his baby by its arm, a court has heard.
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Polytech course cuts tip of iceberg: staff
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Polytech course cuts tip of iceberg: staff
The Otago Polytechnic has signalled it wishes to discontinue a trio of smaller courses, but staff say these cuts are the tip of the iceberg.
Minister marks resumption of site works
Minister marks resumption of site works
The government has been accused of reheating old announcements as the health minister was on site yesterday at the new Dunedin hospital.
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Up-skirting sex criminal allowed to keep studying at Otago Uni
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Up-skirting sex criminal allowed to keep studying at Otago Uni
A Dunedin man convicted of up-skirting and holding a stash of child pornography was allowed to continue studying at the University of Otago despite his crimes.
Library closed as work proceeds for new centre’s opening
Library closed as work proceeds for new centre’s opening
The pop-up library in South Dunedin has been closed to make way for the new library and community complex’s opening in late September.
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Standards at Gloriavale School improving, ERO says
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Standards at Gloriavale School improving, ERO says
Things are slowly improving at Gloriavale School, the Education Review Office (ERO) says in its latest report on the West Coast commune.