Nightclub roof collapse death toll rises to 184
Nightclub roof collapse death toll rises to 184
A devastating roof collapse at a popular nightclub in the capital of the Dominican Republic has claimed at least 184 lives.
Global Insight: Time for NZ to capitalise on trade war
Global Insight: Time for NZ to capitalise on trade war
New Zealand must seize the opportunities presented by Donald Trump’s global trade war, Prof Robert Patman says.
Youngest murderer arrested weeks after release
Youngest murderer arrested weeks after release
Australia's youngest murderer is back in custody only weeks after being released into the community after breaching supervision orders and possessing child abuse material.
Still no repairs to Tunnel Beach track
Still no repairs to Tunnel Beach track
Expanded geotechnical investigations at Dunedin’s slip-laden Tunnel Beach site are expected to help safeguard the visitor experience in the long term.
15-year-old arrested, charged with murder
15-year-old arrested, charged with murder
A 15-year-old male has been arrested and charged with murder after the death of a man in Kawerau last month.
Cut in colonoscopies after Covid funding ran out
Cut in colonoscopies after Covid funding ran out
The reduction in the number of colonoscopies outsourced to the private sector last year was due to a temporary "surge" the year before - paid for by leftover Covid funding, Health NZ says.
Firefighter who died remembered for his 'optimism'
Firefighter who died in brain cancer battle had 'ridiculous optimism'
The Christchurch firefighting community is mourning the loss of a 31-year-old fireman who has left behind a young family.
Dangerous Kmart coffee cups recalled
Dangerous Kmart coffee cups recalled
Product Safety NZ has recalled a Kmart coffee cup, saying it poses the risk of serious injury.
Lyttelton to Wellington ferry service touted
Lyttelton to Wellington ferry service touted
A Canterbury mayor is calling for a ferry service to run from Lyttelton to Wellington to help improve the resilience of the region’s transport network.
Trump temporarily eases tariffs - but more for China
Trump temporarily eases tariffs - but more for China
US President Donald Trump's stunning decision to pause the hefty duties he'd just imposed on dozens of countries sent battered global stock markets surging, as he ratcheted up a trade war with China.
One injured in campervan crash
One injured in campervan crash
At least one person has been injured after a crash involving a campervan and car in the Mackenzie District.
Sofa-thrower cuffed after launching couch at cars
Sofa-thrower cuffed after launching couch at cars
Wing mirrors, car bumpers and a couch were allegedly thrown at oncoming traffic during an incident in Dunedin this morning.
Treaty Principles Bill voted down
Treaty Principles Bill voted down
The Treaty Principles Bill looks set to be killed in its second reading in Parliament.
Man sliced as knife pulled in north Dunedin altercation
Man sliced as knife pulled in north Dunedin altercation
A man was taken to hospital after a knife was pulled during a heated argument in north Dunedin.
Dunedin dad sloshed on the school run
Dunedin dad sloshed on the school run
A few drinks at the pub before the school run landed a Dunedin dad in trouble with police.
Peters won't talk to Green MP directly
Peters won't talk to Green MP directly
Winston Peters is refusing to give up the fight after asking questions about Green MP Benjamin Doyle, who in turn is refusing to "be disappeared by hate".
Prolific shoplifter locked up after $25,000 spree
Prolific shoplifter locked up after $25,000 spree
A woman considered to be one of New Zealand’s worst “serial and prolific” shoplifters took nearly $8500 worth of clothes from Auckland’s David Jones store in a single day.
Police to target 'lawless' homeless people
Police to target 'lawless' homeless people
New Plymouth's mayor has told local businesses the police will be taking more action against groups of homeless people causing trouble in the central city.
MP tightlipped over links to secretive sect
MP tightlipped over links to secretive sect
A Christchurch National Party MP who is part of a secretive sect being probed for historical child sexual abuse says he had a happy upbringing in the group and regards his beliefs as a private matter.
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Cookie crumbs lead to Dunedin man: wife
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Cookie crumbs lead to Dunedin man: wife
It appears there is a bit of a "dum-de-doo" going on over who is the actual creator of the Hudson’s Cookie Bear.