Australian teen dies from tainted alcohol in Laos
An Australian teenager has died after drinking alcohol contaminated with methanol in Laos.
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Creditors left $10m out of pocket as Dunedin company liquidates
Creditors left $10m out of pocket as Dunedin company liquidates
A Dunedin ticketing company placed into liquidation has left creditors nearly $10 million out of pocket.
Bill to ban Australian children from social media
Bill to ban Australian children from social media
Australia's government has introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16.
ACT questions benefits of Waikato med school
ACT questions benefits of Waikato med school
The ACT Party says it remains to be seen if the benefits of a new medical school at Waikato University stack up.
Focussing the lens on fashion students' creations
Focussing the lens on fashion students' creations
A glimpse into the possible future of New Zealand fashion will hit the catwalk on Friday night, as local students showcase their collections at The Hub.
Excessive force used by police in fatal shooting: IPCA
Excessive force used by police in fatal shooting: IPCA
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found an officer used excessive force during the fatal shooting of Kaoss Price.
Run-down houses appearing on the market
Run-down houses appearing on the market
Property investor Steve Goodey says he's noticing a trend in properties for sale at the moment - many that have been lived in up until recently don't look as if they should have been.
Dame Jacinda Ardern to receive UN award
Dame Jacinda Ardern to receive UN award
Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern is to be given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Youth from boot camp pilot re-offends five weeks later
Youth from boot camp pilot re-offends five weeks later
One of the young men taking part in the government's boot camp pilot has been accused of reoffending, just five weeks after he re-entered the community.
Olivia Podmore inquest: Doctor sobs on stand
Olivia Podmore inquest: Doctor sobs on stand
An inquest into the suspected suicide of Olivia Podmore has heard she was burned out by exhaustion and presenting as having severe anxiety and depression three months before her death.
Commissioner open to discussing routine police arming
Commissioner open to discussing routine police arming
The new Police Commissioner says he is 'open' to discussing the routine arming of officers.
Kiwi climber falls to death in Australia
Kiwi climber falls to death in Australia
Well-known Christchurch lawyer Lee Lee Heah has died while climbing Mt Arapiles in Australia.
Govt proposes law change on name suppression for sex offenders
Govt proposes law change on name suppression for sex offenders
The government is proposing a law change to stop courts permanently suppressing the names of convicted adult sex offenders, unless the victim agrees to it.
Gang member charged minutes after patch ban starts
Mob member charged minutes after patch ban began
A Mongrel Mob member has been summoned to appear in court for displaying a gang sign on the dashboard of his car overnight.
Gangs adapting insignia as patch ban takes effect
Gangs adapting insignia as patch ban takes effect
Gang members are already adapting their insignia to get around the patch ban that came into force overnight.
Pair of sea lions snooze on surfboard at St Clair
Pair of sea lions snooze on surfboard at St Clair
A sea lion’s penchant for surfing was on show at St Clair Beach when he hijacked a surf school’s practice board mid-lesson.
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Sea lions crash surf school
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Sea lions crash surf school
A sea lion’s penchant for surfing was on show at St Clair Beach when he hijacked a surf school’s practice board mid-lesson.
Future of new piles uncertain
Future of new piles uncertain
New piles arrived on the new Dunedin hospital site yesterday, despite the government saying it might not even build a hospital there.
Small signs economy looking up
Small signs economy looking up
A pair of economists say "greener shoots" are emerging for the South’s economy — but households and businesses are not out of the woods yet.
Trail runners race against horses in Wedderburn
Trail runners race against horses in Wedderburn
A galloping racehorse can top 70kmh, yet the fastest man in history, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, could reach speeds of only about 44kmh.