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Family hugs jailed man goodbye in courtroom

Family hugs jailed man goodbye in courtroom

A man’s family cried as they hugged and said their goodbyes in a courtroom, before he was taken away to begin a five-year jail sentence for sexually violating a child.

Nightclub roof collapse death toll at 79

An aerial view of the Jet Set nightclub after the collapse of its roof, in Santo Domingo,...

Nightclub roof collapse death toll at 79

A catastrophic roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic's capital left at least 79 people dead.

China nursing home blaze kills 20

Twenty people were killed in a fire that broke out in an apartment for the elderly at a nursing home in China, state media said today, while authorities arrested its owner as they investigate the...

Murder-accused allegedly spoke of 'desire to kill'

A man accused of murdering his ex-partner by having her run over by an SUV to "break her legs" has been denied bail, with a judge citing the risk of witness tampering.

Green MP Doyle responds to scrutiny

Green MP Benjamin Doyle. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Green MP Doyle responds to scrutiny

Green MP Benjamin Doyle has broken their silence for the first time since coming under intense scrutiny for their social media history.

Restaurant owner fined $20k for selling recalled food

Restaurant owner fined $20k for selling recalled food

A Christchurch restaurant owner has been sentenced to home detention and fined $20,000 for selling food that was recalled due to unsafe levels of bacteria.

Wayne Brown admits using phone while driving

In this screenshot of the Transport, Resilience and Infrastructure Committee livestream, Auckland...

Wayne Brown admits using phone while driving

Police are investigating Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown for taking a video call on his phone while driving.

Eruption could isolate 5000 farms

Eruption could isolate 5000 farms

If Taranaki Maunga were to erupt more than 5000 farms could be left isolated for months, according to new research from the University of Canterbury.

Meghan reveals 'scary' condition, Harry back in court

The Duke and Duchess with their first chile, Archie, in 2019. Photo: Getty Images

Meghan reveals 'scary' condition, Harry back in court

Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, says she was diagnosed with postpartum pre-eclampsia after giving birth to one of her children, a medical condition she described as rare and scary.

23-year-old charged with murder over pensioner's death

Simon Bird was found dead at his property last week. Photo: Supplied

23-year-old charged with murder over pensioner's death

Police have charged a man with murder following the death of a 65-year-old in the Wellington suburb of Northland last week.

Dozens dead after nightclub's roof collapses

A drone view shows a site of the collapsed Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo. Photo: Reuters

Dozens dead after nightclub's roof collapses

Dozens of people have died after a catastrophic roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic.

MSD to use 'basic AI' to check on jobseekers

MSD to use 'basic AI' to check on jobseekers

Opponents of a law change fear it will create a legal loophole allowing the use of AI to cut benefits and impose sanctions on beneficiaries.

Parker not interested in local govt role

David Parker says it was an incredible privilege to be elected by fellow New Zealanders. Photo: RNZ

Parker not interested in local govt role

David Parker will resign from Parliament - but not to enter local politics.

Hoodies, hair and handcuffs: Teen trio foiled by Dunedin cops

A teenage trio's burglary spree targeting hairdressers was cut short by Dunedin police as the youngsters attempted to skip town.

'I'm not gaga': Elderly mum saw daughter stealing nest-egg

When her daughter started turning up in new clothes and driving a brand new car, an elderly woman became suspicious her $188,000 nest-egg was being stolen.

Warning hospitals aren't ready for violent patients without police help

Mental Health Foundation chief executive Shaun Robinson says there needs to be some replacement...

Warning hospitals aren't ready for violent patients without police help

Medical and mental health experts are warning that hospitals are not ready to take care of violent mental health patients without police support.

Inquiry as child dies after tonsil surgery

A child died on Monday at Starship children's hospital after undergoing surgery at a private...

Inquiry as child dies after tonsil surgery

Health NZ and the police are investigating the death of a child in Auckland, reportedly after a routine tonsil operation at Southern Cross hospital.

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Second Hot Wheels show after tickets sell out

Dunedin monster-truck superfan Nixon Eustace can barely wait for September, when the Hot Wheels...

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Smashed it: monster trucks mania

Following a monster response to an international motorsport event, a second Dunedin show has been announced which promoters say could open the door for more "outside the square" events in the city.

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'I’m going to f...n drop you': Threats over go-kart video

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'I’m going to f...n drop you': Threats over go-kart video

A Dunedin man received online abuse and was threatened with violence after posting a video on social media of a go-kart tearing up grass at a public park .

Book bus and fan turning 75

Loyal book bus patron Anne Dunckley holds a picture of the old book bus "Gertie" under her...

Book bus, and one of its fans, turning 75

Dunedin's book bus and one of its loyal patrons are both turning 75 this year.

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