New guidelines limit what landlords can ask
If you're looking for a new rental property this year, keep in mind that your prospective landlord can't ask about your employment, your spending habits or your relationship status.
Patched gang members accused of armed robbery
Patched gang members accused of armed robbery at Christchurch garage
A man says he was sitting in his garage watching television when he was approached by two patched gang members asking where “the money” and the “gold” were.
Kainga Ora 'not clear' on where evicted tenants would go
Kainga Ora 'not clear' on where evicted tenants would go
Kāinga Ora says it's cracking-down on rent debt but doesn't know where evicted tenants who don't engage in repayment plans will go.
Major shake-up of fishing quota system on way
Major shake-up of fishing quota system on way
The courts should deal with illegal fishing, Shane Jones says, as he announces proposed changes to the Quota Management System.
Huntly power station to stay open for longer?
Huntly power station to stay open for longer?
The country's big four power companies are looking to extend the life of the Huntly power station to improve energy security.
Record rolls at Canterbury high schools
Record rolls at Canterbury high schools
Mid Canterbury high schools have started the year off with a record number of students.
Man stole case of cash as ATM stocked up
Man stole case of cash as ATM stocked up
Police are still hunting for the man they believe responsible for stealing cash from a van as security staff were stocking up an Auckland ATM on Tuesday.
Firefighter abused and attacked at Caversham crash
Firefighter abused and attacked at Caversham crash
A firefighter at a car crash in Caversham was verbally abused and almost dragged out of a fire truck by a man apparently angry the road was blocked.
Israel 'will end ceasefire' if hostages not returned by Saturday
Israel 'will end ceasefire' if hostages not returned by Saturday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the ceasefire in Gaza will end if Hamas does not release hostages by midday on Saturday.
Doc faces 30% shortfall in funding huts and tracks
Doc faces 30% shortfall in funding huts and tracks
The future of nearly a third of all huts and tracks managed by the Department of Conservation is in limbo, as the agency faces a 30 percent shortfall in funding to maintain them.
Australian footballer Sam Kerr cleared of racial abuse
Australian footballer Sam Kerr cleared of racial abuse
Australia's women's soccer captain and Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of racially abusing a British police officer after a dispute with a cab driver.
'Please don't attack me bro'
'Please don't attack me bro': Kayaker's encounter with great white shark
A fisherman has filmed himself pleading "Please don't attack me bro" to a great white shark as it stalked him in his kayak off the coast of remote a Northland beach. Matt Wells, an avid fisher,...
'Things have got tougher' for many NZers
'Things have got tougher' for many NZers
New Zealand is backsliding on much of its social progress, as food and housing become increasingly difficult to afford, the Salvation Army says.
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Fears ageing hospital will fall apart
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Fears ageing hospital will fall apart
The cost of keeping Dunedin's ageing hospital running spiralled to $3.5 million last year amid concerns it will fall apart before the new one opens.
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Woman delivered barrage of insults using police scanner
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Woman delivered barrage of insults using police scanner
A Dunedin woman who illegally used a police scanner to call officers "f... en pig-headed bastards" claims she had the device to protect her child.
No injuries in crash
No injuries in crash
A crash partly closed South Rd in Caversham for a short time yesterday.
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Councillors vow to remain vigilant
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Councillors vow to remain vigilant
Complacency cannot be allowed to creep in when it comes to ensuring a suitable hospital is built in Dunedin, city councillors have declared.
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Fears for educational programmes with cuts
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Fears for educational programmes with cuts
As Tūhura Otago Museum wraps up its latest hands-on science engagement showcase, there are grave concerns about whether the museum can continue to provide educational programmes.
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Women urged to unleash their inner sea lion
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Women urged to unleash their inner sea lion
Dunedin women are being called on to unleash their inner sea lion for an upcoming dance project to be performed on one of the city’s beaches.
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Media skills seen as part of research quality
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Media skills seen as part of research quality
A broader range of skills, including media expertise, should be considered in research quality assessment, a leading academic says.