Drunk senior lawyer grabbed colleague's genitals at party
A senior lawyer at a big law firm who grabbed a junior colleague’s penis at a Christmas party and made other lewd comments about people he worked with has been suspended for 15 months.
14yo girl lashes out at cops in Dunedin mall
14yo girl lashes out at cops in Dunedin mall
A day at the mall with some friends took a turn for a Dunedin teenager when she ‘‘caused a ruckus’’ and allegedly assaulted two police officers.
Grinch finally pinched for Christmas Day burglary
Grinch finally pinched for Christmas Day burglary
The Grinch of Grange St has finally been apprehended months after she dampened festive spirits by allegedly burgling a Dunedin home on Christmas Day.
Trump sells shift from 'aid to trade' with Africa
Trump sells shift from 'aid to trade' with Africa
US President Donald Trump told leaders from five African nations that he was shifting the US approach to the continent from aid to trade and that the United States is a better partner for Africa...
NZ woman killed by elephant 'dearly loved'
NZ woman killed by elephant 'dearly loved'
The woman killed by an elephant in Zambia has been remembered as a cheerful and compassionate person "dearly loved" by her family in Queenstown.
Posts removed after Musk chatbot Grok praises Hitler
Posts removed after Musk chatbot Grok praises Hitler
Social media posts on the X account of the Grok chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI were removed after complaints it produced content with antisemitic tropes and praise for Adolf Hitler.
Tasman braced for more heavy rain
Tasman braced for more heavy rain
MetService says there's been more rain for the flood-damaged Nelson Tasman district overnight, with more to come.
Outcry over 'morally bankrupt' call to end government flood buyouts
Outcry over 'morally bankrupt' call to end government flood buyouts
Phasing out government assistance for climate adaptation and property buy-outs would be "morally bankrupt", a climate policy expert say
'You're making me out to be a f...ing monster': Murder accused to cops
'You're making me out to be a f...ing monster': Murder accused to cops
A high court jury has seen footage of murder-accused Julia DeLuney's video interview with police the day after her mother's death, where her story is first put under the microscope.
Young man charged with murder after shooting in Hamilton home
Young man charged with murder after shooting in Hamilton home
A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder after a shooting and carjacking in Hamilton.
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HIV fears as needle exchange to close
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HIV fears as needle exchange to close
The impending closure of the Dunedin-run needle-exchange service could lead to a rise in HIV cases throughout the city, advocates fear.
‘Not welcome here’: dozens protest Seymour visit
‘Not welcome here’: dozens protest Seymour visit
About 100 demonstrators chanted outside a central Dunedin hotel where Acting Prime Minister David Seymour hosted a public meeting last night.
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No risk of interference: mayor
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No risk of interference: mayor
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich is confident the council faces no risk of foreign interference through its sister-city relationships, as the government moves to crack down on national security threats.
Nose-to-tail crash
Nose-to-tail crash
Two cars were towed after a nose-to-tail crash involving three cars on State Highway 1 (Great King St) outside Tūhura Otago Museum about 11.50pm yesterday.
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Plan to bring back moa for the birds: paleontologist
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Plan to bring back moa for the birds: paleontologist
A plan to bring back the New Zealand moa is a "pipe dream" that will likely never take flight, a prominent Dunedin paleontologist says.
Stolen puppy recovered
Stolen puppy recovered
A 31-year-old man driving an allegedly stolen Mitsubishi ute led police to a stolen American bulldog puppy.
Pedestrian hit by car
Pedestrian hit by car
Investigations are continuing after a pedestrian was hit by a car in central Dunedin, resulting in both her and the driver being taken to hospital.
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Fears fences will cut off Mt Cargill trail
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Fears fences will cut off Mt Cargill trail
Plans to permanently fence off a Dunedin landmark could destroy access to a "stunning view", an event organiser fears.
Lotto 2497
Lotto 2497
Results from last night's Lotto draw
Ageing rather well
Ageing rather well
A handler organises a juvenile Ceratosaurus nasicornis skeleton during the press preview yesterday of Sotheby’s Natural History auction in New York City.