Former deputy principal jailed for historic sex offences
The former deputy principal of a rural area school has been sent to prison for historic sexual offending against a student, who continues to be haunted by what happened to her.
'Entire Pacific region at risk' after HIV outbreak in Fiji
'Entire Pacific region at risk' after HIV outbreak in Fiji
Fiji's minister for health and medical services has declared an HIV outbreak.
US agents detain migrants, citizens in warrantless raid
US agents detain migrants, citizens in warrantless raid
US immigration agents have raided a business establishment in Newark, New Jersey, and detained undocumented residents as well as citizens, including a US military veteran, the city's mayor said.
Chief Science Advisor role to be filled 'shortly'
Chief Science Advisor role to be filled 'shortly'
Questions swirled after a long-awaited appointment of the new Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister did not come yesterday.
Treaty Principles Bill is 'dead', Peters tells Rātana
Treaty Principles Bill is 'dead', Peters tells Rātana
A string of politicians have cast doubts on the future of the contentious Treaty Principles Bill, during speeches at Rātana.
Govt says emergency housing target hit five years early
Govt says emergency housing target hit five years early
The government says its emergency housing target has been reached five years early.
Warrant leads to trove of stolen goods
Warrant leads to trove of stolen goods
Police investigating the burglary of an air ambulance helicopter in Mosgiel have located a trove of stolen items from several other suspected burglaries.
Kāinga Ōra to sell off Aaron Lodge
'No longer financially viable': Kāinga Ōra to sell off Aaron Lodge
The semi-abandoned Aaron Lodge, once proposed as a solution for Dunedin’s homeless situation, will go out to the market next week.
Seymour calls for asset sales, privatisation
Seymour calls for asset sales, privatisation
New Zealand needs to get past the "squeamishness about privatisation", David Seymour has argued in his first major speech of the year.
Judge blocks Trump's order to end birthright citizenship
Judge blocks Trump's order to end birthright citizenship
A federal judge has blocked Donald Trump's executive order curtailing the right to automatic birthright citizenship in the United States, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional."
Teen's body found on Christchurch beach
Teen's body found on Christchurch beach
The body of a teenage swimmer who went missing off Southshore beach in Christchurch yesterday has been found by a member of the public.
Hundreds flee as Israel continues West Bank attacks
Hundreds flee as Israel continues West Bank attacks
Hundreds of Jenin residents left their homes on Thursday, as the Israeli military demolished a number of houses on the third day of a major operation in the West Bank city.
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Staff tickled pink with new grow lights
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Staff tickled pink with new grow lights
Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin has had a pink hue before.
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HNZ silent on impact of norovirus
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HNZ silent on impact of norovirus
A norovirus outbreak at a Dunedin aged-care facility appears to have been contained.
Ministry orders hearing device’s return after ‘miscommunication’
Ministry orders hearing device’s return after ‘miscommunication’
A Dunedin mother is frustrated her daughter has to return a $4000 hearing device given to her by the Ministry of Education she was initially told she could keep when she moves overseas.
Stadium boss challenges collaboration plans
Stadium boss challenges collaboration plans
The boss of Christchurch's new stadium says big acts will only play in one South Island city and Dunedin will inevitably lose out.
City centre celebrates sea lion lineage
City centre celebrates sea lion lineage
Sea lions have turned up in some odd places in Dunedin recently, but up until yesterday they had not made it to the CBD.
Cadbury site may be back on cards
Cadbury site may be back on cards
Contractors working on the new Dunedin hospital have been given an indication that the Cadbury site will be built on.
Tapping into local style for world stage
Tapping into local style for world stage
A tap trio is taking Dunedin's unique technique to the world stage.
Thousands evacuated as new LA fire spreads
Thousands evacuated as new LA fire spreads
A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles rapidly spread to more than 38 square km, forcing mandatory evacuation orders for more than 31,000 people.