Backpacker 'living his dream life' died in car crash - inquest
An inquest into the death of a 26-year-old backpacker from the United Kingdom has concluded the cause to be a "road traffic collision".
Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre dies
Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre dies
Virginia Giuffre, one of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent accusers, has committed suicide, her family have confirmed.
Regulation Ministry salaries continue to top average $150K
Regulation Ministry salaries continue to top average $150K
A year on from the Ministry for Regulation's creation, the average salary for its staff continues to top $150,000 - well above the sector-wide average of just over $100,000.
Landlord allowed rentals to be used to grow cannabis
Landlord allowed rentals to be used to grow cannabis
Landlord Nga Thanh Phan had four rental properties across Auckland city raided by police - and all housed commercial-size cannabis-growing operations.
Researchers uncover link between eye health and dementia
Researchers uncover link between eye health and dementia
The Dunedin Longitudinal Study is helping researchers understand the link between eye health and dementia, and how AI might help diagnose Alzheimer's much earlier.
Red dye put in fountain's water
Red dye put in fountain's water
Water in a central Auckland fountain was dyed red in what appeared to be a protest coinciding with Anzac Day.
Royalty, world leaders to join multitude of mourners
Royalty, world leaders to join multitude of mourners
Royalty, presidents, prime ministers and a legion of faithful will pay their last respects to Pope Francis at a funeral Mass in St Peter's Square.
Recycling plant fire leaves worker shaken
Recycling plant fire leaves worker shaken
A worker at an Auckland recycling plant that burnt down on the city's North Shore is sad and shaken by what has happened.
Marvel-lous outing for Landers fans
Marvel-lous outing for youthful Landers fans
An incredibly small hulk provided a last-minute challenge for the Highlanders before their clash against the Crusaders tonight.
Thousands pay respects
Thousands pay respects
Thousands of people braved the morning chill at the Cenotaph in Queens Gardens, Dunedin, to pay their respects to those who have served NZ.
‘Unique’ time in Rome
‘Unique’ time in Rome
Taieri College rugby players on tour in Rome have been given a far bigger dose of culture than they ever expected.
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Fun hub proposed for test against France
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Fun hub proposed for test against France
The All Blacks’ test against France in July could feature a bumper beer tent in the Octagon, the city council hopes.
Firm supporting family after worker’s death
Firm supporting family after worker’s death
Dunedin robotics company Scott Technology Ltd is prioritising support and protection for the family of an employee killed in a "tragic" accident at the facility this week.
Good afternoon, driver
Good afternoon, driver
A police drink-drive checkpoint operates in King Edward St yesterday.
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‘Old-school’ learning lifts results
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‘Old-school’ learning lifts results
"Old-school" repetitive learning and one-on-one support are the secrets to two Otago schools’ rapid improvement in NCEA attainment.
Man in hospital with serious injuries after being beaten
Man in hospital with serious injuries after being beaten
A man is in Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries after being severely beaten, allegedly by a 25-year-old Oamaru man.
Pair trespassed after sneaking into building, taking tour
Pair trespassed after sneaking into building, taking tour
A pair of intrepid explorers took an unsanctioned tour through the Allied Press building, ending their sightseeing with a view of the city from the building’s roof.
We will remember
We will remember
Thousands of people in Dunedin attended remembrance services yesterday, at dawn at the Cenotaph in Queens Gardens, and at 9.30am at the soldiers section at Andersons Bay Cemetery.
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Day WW2 ended was ‘time of joy, celebration’
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Day WW2 ended was ‘time of joy, celebration’
At 102, Elsie Herriott has lived a long life, but she still vividly remembers the moment she found out the Allies had won World War 2.
What a buzz
What a buzz
A Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon (No 5 Squadron) buzzes over the Dunedin RSA (square grey building, centre left) following their Anzac Day service yesterday.