Second teenager arrested in youth crime crackdown
A second young person has been arrested in Christchurch amid a crackdown on youth crime in Canterbury.
Rule change introduces 'lethal' risk of electrocution
Rule change introduces 'lethal' risk of electrocution
Homes and businesses have been exposed to a new "lethal" risk of electrocution because of a rule change, according to electrical inspectors.
GP fears poor housing driving measles spread
GP fears poor housing driving measles spread
An Auckland doctor based in Otara said crowded housing makes children in her community more vulnerable to the spread of measles, and is doing everything she can to make vaccinations more accessible to families.
Armed robber claims he was doing laundry at time of bar raid
Armed robber claims he was doing laundry at time of bar raid
A man who robbed a sports bar tried to claim it couldn’t have been him because he was busy doing his laundry at the time.
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'An endless tide of threats and abuse': Rest-home worker
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'An endless tide of threats and abuse': Rest-home worker
A health worker who lost her job at Oxford Court rest-home in October says she does not know why she has now been trespassed from the complex.
Ready for takeoff
Ready for takeoff
Four-year-old Hudson Varcoe tries to take flight when he and his friends from Momona Playgroup visited Dunedin Airport yesterday.
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Running of unit ‘serious public safety issue'
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Running of unit ‘serious public safety issue'
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is demanding changes in a mental health ward at Southland Hospital be made by 3pm today or its members may not carry out any unsafe work.
Victim’s father seeks confession
Victim’s father seeks confession
The father of a Dunedin man murdered by his former employer hopes the killer will one day reveal his motive.
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Special Olympics coach a long-haul helper
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Special Olympics coach a long-haul helper
Helping create a sense of belonging and community has been an almost 40-year journey for a Dunedin Special Olympics swim coach.
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Whistleblower pleased to see accountability over 'severe' rat infestation
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Whistleblower pleased to see accountability over 'severe' rat infestation
A worker who blew the whistle on the Woolworths rat infestation says "it’s nice to see a bit of accountability" after the supermarket admitted failing to manage the situation.
Quarantine Island keeper ‘highly respected’
Quarantine Island keeper ‘highly respected’
The keeper of an Otago Harbour island is being remembered as a highly respected and cherished guardian.
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Doctorate ‘great honour’: Ellison
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Doctorate ‘great honour’: Ellison
For a self-professed "humble old Otago Peninsula sheep farmer", being awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Otago is "quite extraordinary".
Christmas croquet with wonderland vibes
Christmas croquet with wonderland vibes
While there was a pink flamingo that could have been used as a croquet mallet, there were no curled-up hedgehogs to be used as balls during the Alice in Wonderland-themed croquet match at the...
Man pulled from house fire in Sawyers Bay
Man pulled from house fire in Sawyers Bay
Firefighters have dragged a man from a house fire in Dunedin's Sawyers Bay.
Paid firefighters not calling off strike action
Paid firefighters not calling off strike action
Paid firefighters will continue with strike action and not withdraw their notices as Fire and Emergency NZ is urging them to.
Another teen arrested over Christchurch dairy robbery
Another teen arrested over Christchurch dairy robbery
Another youth has been arrested over the aggravated robbery of a Christchurch dairy, in which a worker was seriously hurt.
Hong Kong races to remove scaffolding nets
Hong Kong races to remove scaffolding nets
Hong Kong authorities are removing all mesh netting on buildings undergoing renovation across the city, after the materials were blamed for fanning a deadly blaze last week.
Dunedin ED location of interest in measles outbreak
Dunedin ED location of interest in measles outbreak
The Dunedin measles case notified yesterday has been linked to emergency department of the city's hospital.
Asbestos sand: schools left to foot the bill
Asbestos sand: schools left to foot the bill
The Education Ministry says early childhood services and school boards are legally responsible for funding asbestos-contaminated sand removal, after a kindergarten operator estimated a $350,000 clean-up.
Secondary teachers to accept pay offer
Secondary teachers to accept pay offer
The deal includes a 4.6% pay increase over two years.