Archbishop resigns over child abuse scandal
The Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has resigned "in sorrow", saying he had failed to ensure a proper investigation into allegations of abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps.
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Decision to release case to media ‘abysmal’
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Decision to release case to media ‘abysmal’
Dunedin club rugby player Carlin Wilkinson-Ballantine has been left "dumbfounded" by the Sport Integrity Commission’s decision to publicly out him as a drug cheat.
School ‘gutted’ after gardening equipment stolen
School ‘gutted’ after gardening equipment stolen
A Dunedin school has been left devastated after thieves stole gardening tools used by pupils and the community to maintain its grounds.
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Moana Pool event ‘pretty disturbing’
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Moana Pool event ‘pretty disturbing’
A Dunedin mother who says she intervened to stop a man filming her children getting changed at Moana Pool was left horrified as the event turned into a "citizen’s arrest".
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PM’s words to abuse survivors not a ‘proper apology’
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PM’s words to abuse survivors not a ‘proper apology’
A Dunedin survivor of historical physical and sexual abuse says he was brought to tears by the government’s apology and remains unsatisfied.
Over 1000 attend Octagon rally for Toitū Te Tiriti
Over 1000 attend Octagon rally for Toitū Te Tiriti
A thriving society will be out of reach for New Zealand if the government persists with its "unjust" Treaty Principles Bill, a rally in Dunedin was told.
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Fee-hike vote done with ‘heavy heart’
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Fee-hike vote done with ‘heavy heart’
University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson says he voted in favour of hiking fees 6% with a "heavy heart", but the increase could stave off further job cuts.
Finn family magic
Finn family magic
Neil Finn may qualify for a gold card, but like a fine wine he appears to be getting better with age.
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DCC advised ageing roads need attention
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DCC advised ageing roads need attention
Ageing roads will need attention and significant investment is required in Three Waters assets, Dunedin councillors have been advised, as they consider the decades ahead.
Trespass order enforced
Trespass order enforced
Two police officers arrest a person at the entrance of Sammy’s after they were trespassed and refused to leave.
More support for paramedics urged
More support for paramedics urged
Researchers are calling on organisations that employ first responders to provide more support for paramedics who attend suicide callouts.
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$40,000 boost for prostate cancer project
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$40,000 boost for prostate cancer project
A new blood test for improved diagnosis and management of prostate cancer may only be a few years away, after an emerging Otago researcher received a major funding boost.
Church pleased construction has started
Church pleased construction has started
Construction has begun on Plymouth Brethren Christian Church’s new church at the corner of Factory Rd and Puddle Alley, near Mosgiel.
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Overgrown verge not a priority for council
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Overgrown verge not a priority for council
A St Clair woman is "embarrassed" by the overgrown grass verges around her home, but the council says aesthetics and beauty are not its priority.
Walking key to long life, 100-year-old’s son says
Walking key to long life, 100-year-old’s son says
Not having a driver’s licence has been a key for Alva Cadogan making it to 100.
Christchurch-based money lender fined $200k
Christchurch-based money lender fined $200k
A Christchurch-based money lender has been fined $200,000 for charging customers as much as 182.5 percent interest on short and medium-term loans.
Swimmer pulled from rip at Auckland beach dies
Swimmer pulled from rip at Auckland beach dies
A swimmer has died after being pulled from a rip at West Auckland's Piha Beach this afternoon.
Apology 'will never erase what happened'
Apology 'helps with closure, will never erase what happened'
An apology without action is just empty words, survivors say, after hours of speeches from heads of government agencies and politicians were broadcast around the country.
Man declared a squatter, evicted from dead parents' home
Man declared a squatter, evicted from dead parents' home
A man who lived in his parents' home after their deaths - on the understanding he paid the bills and maintained it - has been evicted for failing to keep his side of the bargain.
Family mourn woman killed in crash tragedy
'Hole in our hearts': Family mourn woman killed in pre-school crash tragedy
The family of a kindergarten worker killed when a truck smashed into a Victoria pre-school says she was the light of their lives and they will "miss her like crazy".