Labor edges ahead of coalition in latest Australian poll
Australia's Labor party has taken a slim lead over the coalition in a weekly survey ahead of a federal election expected in May.
'That’s murder': Crown rejects bus hub stabber self-defence claim
'That’s murder': Crown rejects bus hub stabber self-defence claim
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A Dunedin teenager who stabbed a schoolboy to death was “up for a fight” and not acting in self-defence, the Crown says.
Hipkins, Peters clash over 'wokeness' in public sector
Hipkins, Peters clash over 'wokeness' in public sector
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is adamant diversity is being preferred over merit for people getting jobs in the public sector.
Search renewed for missing Marokopa family
Search renewed for missing Marokopa family
The police are launching a new operation to track down fugitive Tom Phillips and his three children, who have been on the run in the Waikato since 2021.
Aggressive passenger booted off bus for threats
Aggressive passenger booted off bus for threats
A Dunedin man was kicked off a bus after threatening the driver and fellow passengers, police say.
Sun, heat set for return to South
Sun, heat set for return to South
It may feel like summer is a distant memory today, but southerners can look forward to a week of settled autumn weather starting tomorrow.
Ukraine agrees to immediate 30-day ceasefire
Ukraine agrees to immediate 30-day ceasefire
A joint statement has been released saying Ukraine is ready to accept a US proposal to enact an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire with Russia.
Cargo ship captain arrested after North Sea tanker crash
Cargo ship captain arrested after North Sea tanker crash
Police have arrested the captain of a cargo ship on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter, after the vessel crashed into a tanker carrying jet fuel off the coast of England.
Cats shot with slug gun now on the mend
'Inhuman, illegal': Cats shot with slug gun now on the mend
Three cats shot with slug gun pellets are now being cared for by a Rangiora-based cat rescue.
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Caterpillar invasion ‘worse than raising kids’
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Caterpillar invasion ‘worse than raising kids’
A Mosgiel man has been left mystified and mesmerised after his home was recently inundated by a swarm of caterpillars.
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No quick fix for Dunedin flight shortages
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No quick fix for Air NZ capacity: report
Any "meaningful improvements" in problems getting flights to and from Dunedin with Air New Zealand are not expected to be made before the end of next year.
Alcohol claims rejected
Alcohol claims rejected
Health New Zealand has rubbished claims that beer, wine and spirits consumption is at an "all-time low", and Kiwis are more focused on their health and wellness.
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Partner kicked with steel-caps in 'prolonged beating'
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Partner kicked with steel-caps in 'prolonged beating'
A judge is surprised a Dunedin woman is staying with her fiance after he kicked her while wearing steel-capped boots.
Ute takes harbour bath after handbrake calamity
Ute takes harbour bath after handbrake calamity
Them's the brakes - a young Dunedin man found out the hard way the watery consequences of forgetting a simple step when parking his ute.
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‘God alone’ will decide fate of murderer
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‘God alone’ will decide fate of murderer
A Dunedin murderer who has refused treatment in prison for nearly 18 years says God alone will dictate his path forward.
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Man who drowned baby in bath denied parole
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Man who drowned baby in bath denied parole
Nearly 20 years after drowning his baby in a bath, a Kaitangata man continues to claim it was a tragic accident.
OUSA seeking input on boycott, sanctions policy
OUSA seeking input on boycott, sanctions policy
The University of Otago’s student body is taking its position on businesses with ties to Israel out to the wider student public for feedback.
Closing arguments in bus hub murder trial
Closing arguments in bus hub murder trial
The jury in the bus hub murder trial will hear closing arguments by lawyers for the Crown and defence today.
Councillors approve DCC Scholarship by one vote
Councillors approve DCC Scholarship by one vote
A casting vote was required to approve a $15,000 tertiary scholarship after warnings from some Dunedin city councillors it fell outside of the council’s "core function".
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‘Revenue gathering’ alleged after ticket
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‘Revenue gathering’ alleged after ticket
A Dunedin couple mistakenly ticketed for parking outside the lines have accused a supermarket parking enforcement agency of "revenue gathering".