Dunedin duo entwined in $4m drug bust
A Dunedin duo — featuring a high-flying academic — became entwined in a crime syndicate’s importation of at least $4m of party drugs, a court has heard.
Fake immigration adviser scams worker
Fake immigration adviser scams worker
A former restaurant business director masquerading as an immigration adviser deceived an employee into paying him thousands of dollars.
Gun and drugs found in gang pad raid
Gun and drugs found in gang pad raid
Stolen vehicles, drugs, ammunition and a rifle have been confiscated from gang pads in West Auckland, police said on Friday.A search warrant was carried out at the West Headhunters pad on View Road...
'Lies': Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection
'Lies': Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection
First lady Melania Trump has denied ever having ties to disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, reviving a highly volatile issue that her husband has repeatedly sought to downplay.
Witnesses sought to fatal mobility scooter crash
Witnesses sought to fatal mobility scooter crash
Witnesses to a fatal crash involving two people on a mobility scooter are being asked to contact police. Detective Sophie Gurnssey, said the fatal crash happened in Blagdon, New Plymouth about 4...
Home bought for $365k sells for $1.47 million
Home bought for $365k sells for $1.47 million
An elderly couple paid $365,000 for their Christchurch home 47 years ago. Now Sue and Roy have sold it – for $1.47 million.
Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce
Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he is seeking direct talks with Beirut, a day after the worst bombardment of the war killed more than 300 people in Lebanon and placed Donald Trump's...
'Breaking point': Freshwater report paints grim picture
'Breaking point': Freshwater report paints grim picture
Conservation advocates say a new report confirms the country's freshwater is at breaking point.
Red warnings as communities brace for Cyclone Vaianu
Red warnings as communities brace for Cyclone Vaianu
Some North Island communities are preparing for the full force of Cyclone Vaianu - particularly coastal settlements that have been hit hard by previous storms.
NZ film director's grandson fatally stabbed in London park
NZ film director's grandson fatally stabbed in London park
The 21-year-old grandson of acclaimed New Zealand filmmaker Michael Seresin has been stabbed to death in a busy London park.
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Resident irked by damage from oaks
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Resident irked by damage from oaks
They may look nice to some, but for one car owner three trees across the road are a significant pain and wrecking her vehicle.
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Te Pae Māori committee ‘significant move forward’
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Te Pae Māori committee ‘significant move forward’
Dunedin's newly uplifted mana-to-mana forum is a significant step forward, made in partnership with the city council, a rūnaka representative says.
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Ong warned he could be sued for defamation
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Ong warned he could be sued for defamation
Action by Dunedin’s mayor to bar city councillor Benedict Ong from informal meetings was legally sound, he has been told.
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'Drugs, alcohol and cigarettes don't come cheap': Councillor takes swing at homeless
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'Drugs, alcohol and cigarettes don't come cheap': Councillor takes swing at homeless
A councillor has taken a swing at Dunedin's homeless, saying he sees bad behaviour daily and any support the council offered was likely to be fruitless.
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Dunedin man destroys family-harm alarm in violent rampage
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Dunedin man destroys family-harm alarm in violent rampage
A Dunedin man attacked his partner and ripped a family-harm alarm from the wall during his rampage, a court has heard.
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Octagon bar fights liquidation over $430k tax bill
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Octagon bar fights liquidation over $430k tax bill
The company behind Octagon bar-restaurant CBK is facing liquidation but is hoping to come to an agreement to avoid the matter going to court.
Two taken to hospital in serious condition
Two taken to hospital in serious condition
Two people were yesterday taken to hospital in a serious condition after a two-vehicle crash blocked Portobello Rd.
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Best Cafe perfect fit for downsizing hospo couple
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From 21st parties to 93yo birthdays: Best Cafe perfect fit for downsizing hospo couple
‘We had 10 to 15 years of hosting 21st parties. First week here we had two 93-year-old birthdays.’
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‘Inaccurate, incomplete’ information in report
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‘Inaccurate, incomplete’ information in report
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) wanted a ‘‘warts and all’’ report into Dunedin’s needle exchange service, only to slap down its findings, its author says.
Mother left newborn in hospital to join partner in robbery
Mother left newborn in hospital to join partner in robbery
A young mum was picked up from hospital a week after giving birth, leaving her baby in the neonatal unit, so she could join her partner in an aggravated robbery.