Man who fell from trailer in Brockville dies
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A man who was critically injured after falling from a moving trailer in Brockville last month has died in hospital, police say.
Man drowned after slipping in gumboots while rock fishing
Man drowned after slipping in gumboots while rock fishing
A fisherman who slipped into rough seas while jumping between rocks in his gumboots has prompted a coroner to remind people of the dangers of rock fishing in rugged and unpredictable conditions.
Warnings as wild weather bears down on Nth Island
Warnings as wild weather bears down on Nth Island
Weather warnings for the upper North Island have been upgraded as strong winds and downpours are set to hit overnight.
Butter up 64% as food prices rise at highest rate in a year
Butter up 64% as food prices rise at highest rate in a year
Annual food prices have risen at their fastest rate in more than a year, driven by dairy, meat, and some grocery prices.
Katy Perry launches into space with all-female crew
Katy Perry launches into space with all-female crew
Pop star Katy Perry and five other women launched into space on a Blue Origin rocket and successfully returned to earth, marking the first all-female spaceflight in more than 60 years.
Christchurch community pages hit by online scammers
Christchurch community pages hit by online scammers
Traditionally trustworthy Christchurch community group social media pages are becoming another hunting ground for online scammers.
Suspect arrested after arson attack on Penn governor
Suspect arrested after arson attack on Penn governor
The suspect in a weekend arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's official residence said he "harboured hatred" against the Democrat and would have beaten him with a hammer.
65-year-old woman killed in NSW drive-by shooting
65-year-old woman killed in NSW drive-by shooting
A woman has been killed in a drive-by shooting when hit in the leg as a home was peppered with bullets.
Young family airlifted after vehicle rolls down bank
Young family airlifted after vehicle rolls down bank
A couple and their baby were airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after their vehicle slid off the road and rolled down a steep bank near Port Chalmers.
Amputee 'pissed off' after prosthetic leg stolen
Amputee 'pissed off' after prosthetic leg stolen
Someone has stolen Russel Blank's foot and he is, to put it mildly, "a bit pissed off about it".
South D pensioner bashes 3am renovator with crowbar
South D pensioner bashes 3am renovator with crowbar
A South Dunedin pensioner attacked his neighbour with a crowbar during a 3am dispute over noisy renovations, police said.
Classic fighters airshow at Blenheim cancelled
Classic fighters airshow at Blenheim cancelled
The classic fighters airshow near Blenheim over Easter weekend has been cancelled due to the severe weather forecast.
Govt directs Health NZ to stop saying 'pregnant people'
Govt directs Health NZ to stop saying 'pregnant people'
The government has directed Health New Zealand to say "women" instead of "pregnant people" in its communications about health issues.
New Christchurch stadium on track to open in a year
New Christchurch stadium on track to open in a year
With one year to go until Christchurch’s new stadium opens its doors, residents have got another sneak peek behind the scenes.
It’s Cato’s time to be recognised
It’s Cato’s time to be recognised
Soft toys from across Dunedin yesterday received a special checkup from a children’s entertainer and the newest Wildlife Ambassador Award recipient.
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Exodus of leaders continues: DCC denies culture problem
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Exodus of leaders continues: DCC denies culture problem
Another senior manager is leaving the Dunedin City Council, bringing more change to its executive leadership team.
Bar owner loved by all, ‘perfect soulmate’
Bar owner loved by all, ‘perfect soulmate’
A Dunedin bar owner who died in a single-vehicle car crash near Waitati at the weekend has been remembered by his husband as "the perfect soulmate".
Shake-up of driver’s licence rules welcomed
Shake-up of driver’s licence rules welcomed
Driving instructors are welcoming proposed changes to licensing rules as a step in the right direction.
Sighting of king penguin on peninsula extremely rare
Sighting of king penguin on peninsula extremely rare
Seeing the king stroll along a Dunedin beach would be extraordinarily uncommon, but seeing a king penguin on any New Zealand beach is right royally rare.
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Charity worker target of ‘misinformation’
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Charity worker target of ‘misinformation’
A Dunedin charity worker has found herself at the centre of a "misinformation" campaign believed to have originated from the United States.