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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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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
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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Otago school students smartest in NZ
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Otago school students smartest in NZ
Otago secondary students are by far and away the smartest in New Zealand, according to the latest NCEA results.
‘Women MPs have always been targeted’
‘Women MPs have always been targeted’
Research highlighting the abuse and threats endured by women members of Parliament is concerning but sadly unsurprising, Taieri Labour MP Ingrid Leary says.
Frontman vows to play on after stroke
Frontman vows to play on after stroke
When Adam McGrath woke up with "kind of a funky eye thing" last week, he had no idea he was having a stroke.