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Sex trial halted after jury questions underwear, sexual history

The jury started asking questions while the woman was still giving her evidence. File photo: NZME

Sex trial halted after jury questions underwear, sexual history

What began as a routine trial quickly veered off course as jurors appeared to fixate on the complainant, her underwear choice and her sexual history.

Report shows 'extreme risk' in rapid changes to Health NZ

Report shows 'extreme risk' in rapid changes to Health NZ

Papers show that Health New Zealand faces the "extreme risk" of not having enough of the workers it needs to push through the government's order to decentralise rapidly.

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Night 'n Day's NEV dairy plan hits opposition

The location of the new dairy, 27 North Rd. Photo: Google Maps.

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Night 'n Day's NEV dairy plan hits opposition

Nearby businesses have lodged their opposition against ‘‘unreasonable and unfair’’ parking changes for a new North Dunedin dairy.

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Police out from 5am on St Patrick’s Day

Students got the party started early at their Stuart St flat this morning, reminding commuters...

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Police out from 5am on St Patrick’s Day

After four couches were set alight before dawn on St Patrick’s Day last year, police will be on patrol from as early as 5am today to counter this year’s expected madness.

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Budget secrecy claims ‘mischievous’

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Budget secrecy claims ‘mischievous’

Claims about secrecy around Dunedin City Council budgets have been labelled mischievous and ignorant, but the council now faces a call to publicly disclose 30 items of potential cost savings.

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Wine, sleep key to ‘a long life’

Rosa Marshall celebrating her 100th birthday at Birchleigh Residential Care Centre in Mosgiel....

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Wine, sleep key to ‘a long life’

While you can argue sex, drugs and alcohol are the key to a happy life, Rosa Marshall says sleep, prescription medicines and lots of good wine are the key to ‘‘a long life’’.

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Trust keen to lease leaning railway station

Sheila Ramsay and her dog, Quid, outside the leaning railway station of Middlemarch. PHOTOS:...

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Trust keen to lease leaning railway station

The Middlemarch Railway Station is on a lean but, unlike a certain Italian tower, it is not attracting many tourists.

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Masseuse says clients lying about alleged groping

Annie Varghese denies two charges of indecently assaulting clients during a massage. PHOTO:...

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Masseuse says clients lying about alleged groping

A Dunedin masseuse accused of groping two clients says the women made up the allegations.

Call for help to get project over the line

Holy Family Villa fundraising committee chairman Malcolm Farry outside the new $8million...

Call for help to get project over the line

As the cost of living continues to rise and housing affordability declines, secure retirement living is increasingly out of reach for many older people.

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‘Nothing funny’ about play-fighting

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‘Nothing funny’ about play-fighting

A knife-wielding Dunedin teen appeared to attack someone just metres from where a fatal stabbing took place at the city’s bus hub, a court has heard.

Sarkozy to appeal against conspiracy conviction

Nicolas Sarkozy was incarcerated at La Sante prison in Paris in October last year and freed three...

Sarkozy to appeal against conspiracy conviction

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is appealing a conviction for criminal conspiracy over attempts to procure campaign funds from Libya, for which he received a five-year jail sentence last year.

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Above average rain bolsters lake levels

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Above average rain bolsters lake levels

Well into autumn Meridan Energy says the hydro system is in good shape for the coming winter.

US allies 'not planning' to sent ships to Hormuz

US allies 'not planning' to sent ships to Hormuz

President Donald Trump says US is talking to nations about securing the Strait of Hormuz, but allies Japan and Australia say they're not planning to send vessels to escort ships through the vital waterway.

Luxon moves on from 'miscommunication' over matai title

Prime Minster Christopher Luxon in Apia. Photo: RNZ

Luxon moves on from 'miscommunication' over matai title

NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is putting the question of whether or not he asked for a matai title in Samoa behind him, saying it was a miscommunication.

Mama Hooch rapists' appeals thrown out

Danny (left) and Roberto Jaz. Photo: Pool

Mama Hooch rapists' appeals thrown out

Lengthy prison sentences for two of Christchurch's most prolific sex offenders have been upheld by a High Court judge.

Hollywood honours the unconventional

Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan won the Oscars for best actress and best actor. Photo: Reuters

Hollywood honours the unconventional

Darkly comic thriller One Battle After Another won best picture at the Academy Awards, leading a haul of six trophies on a night when Hollywood’s top honours went to unconventional fare.

Hipkins seeks advice over ex-wife's claims: report

Hipkins seeks advice over ex-wife's claims: report

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is seeking legal advice about a series of unsubstantiated claims made by his ex-wife on social media, RNZ understands.

Killer twice ruled insane named

Killer twice ruled insane named

Warning: graphic details. A man who has twice been ruled insane after committing two separate killings can now be named.

Pair facing drug charges after searches

Drugs seized during search warrants. Photo: NZ Police

Pair facing drug charges after searches

Two people have been arrested on drugs charges after searches in Christchurch and Marlborough.

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Flight cuts a concern — mayor

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Flight cuts a concern — mayor

Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker says visitor numbers to Dunedin were on the up so Air New Zealand’s decision to reduce the number of flights into the city is extremely disappointing.

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