Nats to scrap good character assessments for sex offenders
Nats to scrap good character assessments for sex offenders
The National Party is promising tougher sentences for sexual offending if it's re-elected.
Head of Hamas military wing killed in Israeli strike
Head of Hamas military wing killed in Israeli strike
An Israeli airstrike on Gaza killed the chief of Hamas' military wing, the most senior official killed by Israel since a ceasefire agreement in October that was meant to halt fighting.
Obituary: Gerald McGhie, diplomat
Obituary: Gerald McGhie, diplomat
Gerald McGhie was both New Zealand’s last ambassador to the Soviet Union, as well as its first to Russia.
Obituary: many elements in productive life
Obituary: many elements in productive life
Robert Melville Carr had a thirst for knowledge from a young age.
Scott Technology charged by WorkSafe over death
Scott Technology charged by WorkSafe over death
WorkSafe has laid charges against a listed Dunedin robotics company over the death of an employee.
Legendary tough man and an unlikely internet sensation
Legendary tough man and an unlikely internet sensation
Chuck Norris was the martial arts grandmaster whose roles in Walker, Texas Ranger and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy.
Eighty dead in new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Eighty dead in new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Eighty people have died in a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province, the country's health ministry said late on Friday.
Govt confirms replacement for NCEA
Govt confirms replacement for NCEA
The government has confirmed the NCEA replacement will bring a new grading scale, compulsory subjects, and assessment requirements.
Stanford promises update on social media ban 'mess'
Stanford promises update on social media ban 'mess'
Education Minister Erica Stanford promises an update on the government's plans for a social media ban for under-16s next month.
Israel and Lebanon agree to 45-day 'ceasefire' extension
Israel and Lebanon agree to 45-day 'ceasefire' extension
Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire that has tamped down the conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
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Working conditions ‘insane’ at laboratory
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Working conditions ‘insane’ at laboratory
A former worker at an Invercargill medical laboratory blamed over the death of a cancer patient says ‘‘insane’’ working conditions were a recipe for mistakes.
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Splash, bang, gallop: ready for her shot
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Splash, bang, gallop: ready for her shot
Michaela Hincks is more than a one-trick pony.
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Student grabbed, shoved off bike by car passenger
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Student grabbed, shoved off bike by car passenger
A high school student, who was cycling, was badly shaken after he was grabbed by a passenger in a passing car and then shoved on to the road.
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Ball proves popular in inaugural year
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Ball proves popular in inaugural year
It was a night for celebrating strength, compassion and community while championing a cause.
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Speight’s sign prompts police licence opposition
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Speight’s sign prompts police licence opposition
A Dunedin bottle store owner pulled up by police over two-decades-old Speight’s signage says it represents a wider ‘‘cherry-picking strategy’’ against them.
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Paramedics prove their stuff during high-pressure session
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Paramedics prove their stuff during high-pressure session
Southern helicopter paramedics were put through their paces yesterday during an intense medical training featuring hyper-realistic human mannequins and deer heads.
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Scandanavian roots inspire new Gardens cafe
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Scandanavian roots inspire new Gardens cafe
It may not be exactly like Ikea with its Swedish meatballs — but it will be close.
Final push in petition for catheterisation lab 24/7 operating hours
Final push in petition for catheterisation lab 24/7 operating hours
A petition in honour of a grieving widower’s late wife to open Dunedin Hospital’s catheterisation lab 24/7 has surpassed the 7000 mark and is looking for one final push today.
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Price concern, costs hurting city’s hospitality industry: owner
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Price concern, costs hurting city’s hospitality industry: owner
Hospitality is getting tougher as increased price sensitivity and higher costs starts to bite, says one of the city’s biggest operators.
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Double graduation, twice the celebration for family
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Double graduation, twice the celebration for family
Apart from the occasional birthday party, today’s University of Otago graduation ceremony may be one of the last milestones fraternal twins Catrin and Alex Ogilvie get to experience together.