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.
National MP heralds 'cremation day' for Treaty Principles Bill
National MP heralds 'cremation day' for Treaty Principles Bill
National's Māori-Crown Relations Minister Tama Potaka welcomes the second reading of the controversial Treaty Principles Bill as the legislation's "cremation day".
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.
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Woolly chooks provide cuddles
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Woolly chooks provide cuddles
When a Dunedin woman decided to knit stuffed animals to provide comfort to people staying in hospital, she landed on the most comforting creature she could think of - a chicken.
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Council CEO contract stance ‘eye-opening’
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Council CEO contract stance ‘eye-opening’
How councillors voted on extending the Dunedin City Council chief executive’s contract remains under wraps, but one has called the stance of others "eye-opening".
Cromwell misses out on Supercars
Cromwell misses out on Supercars
Christchurch may have won the race to become New Zealand's second Supercars venue after Ruapuna park reportedly signed a multi-year agreement to host the event.
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‘Miniest’ Mini part of fundraising effort
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‘Miniest’ Mini part of fundraising effort
The legs may be cramped, but the "miniest" Mini in this year’s Pork Pie Charity Run has "plenty of headroom".
Lotto 2471
Lotto 2471
Results from last night's Lotto draw
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Developers 'quitting Dunedin' over DCC red tape
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DCC plans alarming developers
One of Dunedin’s biggest developers says the rising cost of doing business in the city is forcing his company to look outside Dunedin to invest.