‘Call of Duty’ creator dies
‘Call of Duty’ creator dies
Vince Zampella, the video game developer who helped launch the Call of Duty franchise and Apex Legends studio Respawn Entertainment, has died.
Return deportees: judge
Return deportees: judge
A judge ruled President Donald Trump’s administration must arrange for the return of a group of alleged Venezuelan gang members deported to a prison in El Salvador.
Sinking feeling
Sinking feeling
Boats lie stranded, after a collapse of a section of the Shropshire Union Canal, caused by a sinkhole, near Chemistry, Britain, yesterday.
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Long queues for cherries and berries at market
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Long queues for cherries and berries at market
It was an early start for many but they must have known the weather was going to turn a tad damp.
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Twice as many surf rescues so far this year
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Twice as many surf rescues so far this year
Surf Life Saving New Zealand has performed more than twice as many rescues so far this season compared with the same time last year.
Spear fishing risky, but not swimming
Spear fishing risky, but not swimming
In the wake of a Waitati spear fisherman encountering a great white shark, a marine scientist is reminding the public there's no need to be concerned about swimming at Otago beaches.
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Prison for covert films of children, customers, swimmers
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Prison for covert films of children, customers, swimmers
A Dunedin man who made and possessed thousands of items of child pornography has been sentenced to nearly four years’ imprisonment.
Hospital Xmas Day menu improved
Hospital Xmas Day menu improved
After complaints about Dunedin Hospital’s Christmas lunch last year, this year’s menu appears to be much more in keeping with the quality and quantities
Researchers ‘excited’ to work with US team
Researchers ‘excited’ to work with US team
Two University of Otago researchers are working alongside leading United States scientists to tackle some of the most urgent environmental questions facing the planet.
NSW set to pass tougher gun, hate speech laws
NSW set to pass tougher gun, hate speech laws
Australia's most populous state is set to pass tougher gun laws, ban the display of terrorist symbols and curb protests in an emergency sitting following the Bondi mass shooting.
'Cheeky, curious' kea smarter than cockatoos: study
'Cheeky, curious' kea smarter than cockatoos: study
A study comparing the intelligence of the kea and cockatoos has put New Zealand's native bird on top.
Complaint to Ombudsman over asbestos sand
Complaint to Ombudsman over asbestos sand
A law adviser in human rights has lodged a complaint with the Ombudsman asking for an urgent investigation into the response to asbestos-contaminated play sand.
Hawke's Bay scrub fire destroys buildings
Hawke's Bay scrub fire destroys buildings
Homes in rural Hastings are being evacuated due to a scrub fire which has destroyed buildings, and a person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
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Pleased at health minister’s response
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Pleased at health minister’s response
One of the people at the centre of the controversies over the Oxford Court rest-home says she is pleased the health minister replied to her letter.
Cheese shop owner 'devastated' dumped product resold
Cheese shop owner 'devastated' dumped product resold
The owner of a cheese company whose discarded product was stolen from a Waikato landfill and resold is worried the situation will damage its reputation.
US announces plans for new 'Trump class' of battleships
US announces plans for new 'Trump class' of battleships
US President Trump has announced plans for a new "Trump class" of battleships, marking the start of an expanded naval buildup.
Barry Manilow needs surgery for lung cancer
Barry Manilow needs surgery for lung cancer
US singer-songwriter Barry Manilow says he has been diagnosed with lung cancer, prompting him to pause his scheduled concerts while he undergoes surgery.
Trump appoints envoy 'to make Greenland a part of the US'
Trump appoints envoy 'to make Greenland a part of the US'
US President Donald Trump has named Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as his special envoy to Greenland, drawing renewed criticism from Denmark and Greenland over Washington's interest in the mineral-rich Arctic island.
Teacher tried to buy ADHD meds from student
Teacher tried to buy ADHD meds from student
A teacher who tried to buy a student’s ADHD medication will have to convince the Teaching Council he’s fit to be an educator if he wants to return to the profession.
Parking bonus for shoppers in CBD
Parking bonus for shoppers in CBD
Central Dunedin carpark user Maria Abadie is chuffed she does not have to pay for parking in Stuart St yesterday.