Pope sends first audio message, ECB sorry for Ashes post
The Pope has sent his first audio message since being hospitalised for double pneumonia nearly three weeks ago, expressing thanks "from the bottom of my heart" to well-wishers worldwide.
Four injured in serious crash in Portobello Rd
Four injured in serious crash in Portobello Rd
Four people have been taken to Dunedin Hospital after a serious head-on collision in Portobello Rd.
Diplomat sacked: What was wrong with what Phil Goff said?
Diplomat sacked: What was wrong with what Phil Goff said?
Explainer: The UK High Commissioner's case is not an example of the coalition looking to get rid of a Labour appointee, RNZ's Giles Dexter writes.
Bus hub victim involved in violent incidents, jury told
Bus hub victim involved in violent incidents, jury told
The victim of a fatal stabbing in Dunedin’s bus hub had previously been involved in two violent altercations there in the months before his death, a court has heard.
70-year-old falls short in Cook Strait swim
70-year-old falls short in Cook Strait swim
Dunedin's Steve Prescott has fallen short in his attempt to be the oldest person to swim Cook Strait.
Simeon Brown announces major health shake-up
Simeon Brown announces major health shake-up
Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a major overhaul of the public health system, including reinstating a board and "partnering" with the private sector.
Hipkins sets up new Labour 'economic team' in reshuffle
Hipkins sets up new Labour 'economic team' in reshuffle
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has announced a reshuffle, setting up a new "economic team".
No sign of driver after car slams into pole
No sign of driver after car slams into pole
Dunedin police are searching for a driver who apparently fled the scene after slamming their vehicle into a power pole early this morning.
Drivers in 'horrific' hit-and-run death haven't come forward
Drivers in 'horrific' hit-and-run death haven't come forward
A month on from his death in February, police say the drivers of the three vehicles that killed Joshua Love on his 34th birthday have not come forward.
Australian teen tries to board flight with shotgun
Australian teen tries to board flight with shotgun
A teenage boy has been charged with a string of offences after allegedly trying to board a plane with a shotgun.
Seymour apologises over school lunch that burnt child
Seymour apologises over school lunch that burnt child
The principal of a Gisborne school where a child received second degree burns from a school lunch provided under the government's school lunch programme says David Seymour called to apologise.
Orcas back for more fun in Otago Harbour
Orcas back for more fun in Otago Harbour
A group of friendly neighbourhood orcas just can't get enough of Otago Harbour.
Drug shortage 'nightmare' for parents
Drug shortage 'nightmare' for parents
The father of a teenager with ADHD says drug shortages are making life "a nightmare" for some sufferers.
Trump delays tariffs for goods covered under trade deal
Trump delays tariffs for goods covered under trade deal
President Donald Trump has exempted goods from both Canada and Mexico under a North American trade pact for a month from the 25% tariffs that he had imposed earlier this week.
Migrant workers jailed over $3m cannabis bust
Migrant workers jailed over $3m cannabis bust
In the heat of summer, deep in the back bushes of the Kaipara, a cannabis grow operation with an estimated yield of $3 million was discovered with five Vietnamese men in charge.
Thousands without power as Cyclone Alfred closes in
Thousands without power as Cyclone Alfred closes in
Tens of thousands of homes have lost power or are in need of urgent assistance as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches the Queensland coast.
Car hits 10-year-old
Car hits 10-year-old
A police officer talks to Hato Hone St John staff after a car hit a 10-year-old child in Brockville Rd on Wednesday.
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Accused only wanted to ‘drive him off’
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Accused only wanted to ‘drive him off’
A teenage murder accused confronted his victim at Dunedin’s bus hub because he did not want to be "the boy that can be bullied".
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Sex offender aimed to be jailed
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Sex offender aimed to be jailed
A high-risk child sex offender, deported from Australia for his crimes, says he breached a court order to get back into prison.
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Fee rise barrier to keeping teachers: PPTA
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Fee rise barrier to keeping teachers: PPTA
A proposed increase to teaching council fees would be another barrier for retaining teachers, the Otago teacher association chairman says.