Another drenching on the way for flood-weary Qld
Another drenching on the way for flood-weary Qld
The end of weeks of torrential rain is nearing but not without one last downpour for sodden towns.
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Signs wouldn't have stopped river death - councillor
Signs wouldn't have stopped river death - councillor
A local councillor says better signage would not have prevented the death of a woman on a quad bike at a Canterbury river mouth on Saturday.
Mahé Drysdale still not living in Tauranga after seven months as mayor
Mahé Drysdale still not living in Tauranga after seven months as mayor
Tauranga mayor Mahé Drysdale is yet to move to the city he leads because he says he can’t find a home in his desired school zone.
Police speak with critically injured woman
Police speak with woman found critically injured in Chch park
Christchurch police have been interviewing witnesses and family members as they try and piece together what led to a woman being found critically injured at a park.
No right of return for Palestinians under Trump Gaza plan
No right of return for Palestinians under Trump Gaza plan
US President Donald Trump said Palestinians would not have the right of return to the Gaza Strip under his proposal to redevelop the enclave, according to excerpts from a Fox News interview.
Chief Victims Advisor adds voice to Seymour criticisms
Chief Victims Advisor adds voice to Seymour criticisms
The government's new Chief Victims Advisor has taken a swipe at ACT Party leader David Seymour over his handling of two criminal cases, saying he was wrong and out of line.
Hamas claims ceasefire violations, pauses hostage release
Hamas claims ceasefire violations, pauses hostage release
Hamas has announced it will stop releasing Israeli hostages until further notice over what the Palestinian militant group says are Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement.
Sea lion slips through shark’s jaws
Sea lion slips through shark’s jaws
A sea lion seen with massive wounds from a shark bite should serve as a reminder to Dunedin beachgoers of who they are sharing the ocean with, experts warn.
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Jail terms extended for ‘gang warfare’
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Jail terms extended for ‘gang warfare’
Two Otago prisoners who engaged in "gang warfare" while behind bars have had their jail terms extended.
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Survey revealing Otago’s coastal secrets
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Survey revealing Otago’s coastal secrets
Seeing a Rockwell Turbo Commander 690A flying over Dunedin is relatively rare.
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New sentence after advances made to girl
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New sentence after advances made to girl
A man who stabbed a woman then later made online sexual advances towards a 13-year-old girl has been sentenced to home detention for the second time in six months.
Oscar-winner brings star power to Dunedin gallery
Oscar-winner brings star power to Dunedin gallery
Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton has paid a flying visit to Dunedin supporting an exhibition by her artist partner.
Concerns aired on new hospital energy costs
Concerns aired on new hospital energy costs
Internal briefings suggest one of the main ways the government has cut costs for the new Dunedin hospital could make it more expensive to run.
(Track and) field trip for Bayfield athletes
(Track and) field trip for Bayfield athletes
Bayfield High School held its annual sports day at the Caledonian Ground yesterday.
Polls show left could form government
Polls show left could form government
Two political polls out today show the left bloc has the numbers to form a government if an election was held today.
Prison pay rates needs increasing: advocates
Prison pay rates needs increasing: advocates
Prisoners' pay rates need to be increased, say reform advocates, who have labelled the current rates of 20 to 60 cents an hour as practically slave labour.
Seymour drives Land Rover up Parliament steps
Security intervenes as Seymour drives Land Rover up Parliament steps
New Zealand's oldest Land Rover took a detour up Parliament steps today, as it continues its journey from Dunedin to Auckland.
Genital grab a 'joke gone too far'
Genital grab a 'joke gone too far'
An incident where a solicitor’s genitals were grabbed in the middle of a dance circle at a Christmas party was a “joke gone too far”.
Closure of 3G network will impact 'plenty'
Closure of 3G network will impact 'plenty'
New Zealand's 3G network will be retired at the end of the year, making room for more advanced technologies like 4G and 5G.
NZ to host global investment summit
NZ to host global investment summit
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced New Zealand will play host to a global investment summit next month, as part of its plan to boost infrastructure and jobs.