Union cafe makeover
Union cafe makeover
Contractors demolish the conservatory area of the University of Otago Union Auahi Ora cafe to make way for an upgrade, which aims to make the area a more vibrant and...
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Doubts over role in Scott Base overhaul
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Doubts over role in Scott Base overhaul
Government officials have questioned whether a troubled $498million plan to redevelop Scott Base should be left in the hands of Antarctica New Zealand.
Christmas is a time for giving (blood)
Christmas is a time for giving (blood)
When Tony Gomez donated blood in England he got given a pint of Guinness.
Transport plans now threatened
Transport plans now threatened
An airport bus connecting Dunedin and Balclutha could yet get a green light despite a $9million shortfall causing the Otago Regional Council to put the brakes on public transport trials across Otago.
Australian teen dies from tainted alcohol in Laos
Australian teen dies from tainted alcohol in Laos
An Australian teenager has died after drinking alcohol contaminated with methanol in Laos.
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Putin’s nuclear threat just ‘sabre-rattling’
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Putin’s nuclear threat just ‘sabre-rattling’
Some may be considering building nuclear fallout shelters in their backyards after Russian President Vladimir Putin lowered the threshold for launching nuclear weapons this week.
Creditors left $10m out of pocket as Dunedin company liquidates
Creditors left $10m out of pocket as Dunedin company liquidates
A Dunedin ticketing company placed into liquidation has left creditors nearly $10 million out of pocket.
Bill to ban Australian children from social media
Bill to ban Australian children from social media
Australia's government has introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16.
ACT questions benefits of Waikato med school
ACT questions benefits of Waikato med school
The ACT Party says it remains to be seen if the benefits of a new medical school at Waikato University stack up.
Focussing the lens on fashion students' creations
Focussing the lens on fashion students' creations
A glimpse into the possible future of New Zealand fashion will hit the catwalk on Friday night, as local students showcase their collections at The Hub.
Excessive force used by police in fatal shooting: IPCA
Excessive force used by police in fatal shooting: IPCA
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found an officer used excessive force during the fatal shooting of Kaoss Price.
Run-down houses appearing on the market
Run-down houses appearing on the market
Property investor Steve Goodey says he's noticing a trend in properties for sale at the moment - many that have been lived in up until recently don't look as if they should have been.
Dame Jacinda Ardern to receive UN award
Dame Jacinda Ardern to receive UN award
Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern is to be given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Youth from boot camp pilot re-offends five weeks later
Youth from boot camp pilot re-offends five weeks later
One of the young men taking part in the government's boot camp pilot has been accused of reoffending, just five weeks after he re-entered the community.
Olivia Podmore inquest: Doctor sobs on stand
Olivia Podmore inquest: Doctor sobs on stand
An inquest into the suspected suicide of Olivia Podmore has heard she was burned out by exhaustion and presenting as having severe anxiety and depression three months before her death.
Commissioner open to discussing routine police arming
Commissioner open to discussing routine police arming
The new Police Commissioner says he is 'open' to discussing the routine arming of officers.
Kiwi climber falls to death in Australia
Kiwi climber falls to death in Australia
Well-known Christchurch lawyer Lee Lee Heah has died while climbing Mt Arapiles in Australia.
Govt proposes law change on name suppression for sex offenders
Govt proposes law change on name suppression for sex offenders
The government is proposing a law change to stop courts permanently suppressing the names of convicted adult sex offenders, unless the victim agrees to it.
Gang member charged minutes after patch ban starts
Mob member charged minutes after patch ban began
A Mongrel Mob member has been summoned to appear in court for displaying a gang sign on the dashboard of his car overnight.
Gangs adapting insignia as patch ban takes effect
Gangs adapting insignia as patch ban takes effect
Gang members are already adapting their insignia to get around the patch ban that came into force overnight.