Trout speared in the Leith angers rangers
Trout speared in the Leith angers rangers
The discovery of a 4kg trout in Dunedin’s Water of Leith, with a large spearhead stuck in its side, has left Otago Fish & Game rangers feeling hot under the collar.
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'It was mental': Sea lion savaged by dogs in pack attack
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'It was mental': Sea lion savaged by dogs in pack attack
Three off-leash dogs savaged a sea lion in a "pack" attack on a Dunedin beach, a witness says.
Homeowner slams 'gaslighting' by Auckland academic
Dunedin homeowner slams 'gaslighting' by Auckland academic
An Auckland academic who weighed in on the heritage listing of Dunedin properties has been accused of ignoring the realities faced by homeowners.
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John McGlashan principal calls it quits
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John McGlashan principal calls it quits
John McGlashan College principal Neil Garry is retiring after nearly 40 years at the Dunedin boys' school.
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Restoration of chambers green-lit
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Restoration of chambers green-lit
Heritage New Zealand has endorsed the first stage of restoration plans for Dunedin’s "important and irreplaceable" Municipal Chambers.
Running up that hill, conquering the Wuthering Heights in style
Running up that hill, conquering the Wuthering Heights in style
An Evening Without Kate BushPacific Crystal Palace, WānakaTuesday, April 1 Kate Bush is a phenomenon, a multi-faceted performer who has retained a faithful following for decades — despite...
Woman carjacked by high stranger at intersection
Woman carjacked by high stranger at intersection
A woman was carjacked at a busy intersection by a stranger high on drugs who was carrying a rubbish bag full of clothes.
19 month wait for woman to see specialist
19 month wait for woman to see specialist
A Nelson woman says she was forced to go private after waiting 19 months for a phone call from Nelson hospital about a specialist appointment.
New tech helping reduce risk of antibiotic resistance crisis
New tech helping reduce risk of antibiotic resistance crisis
New technology has been designed as part of a project prompting doctors to prescribe more safely to help reduce the looming risk of antimicrobial resistance.
Cost of fraudsters, scammers revealed
Cost of fraudsters, scammers revealed
One in ten Australians have fallen victim to fraud involving credit, debit, and EFTPOS cards, latest yearly data shows.
Eden Park approaches govt for funding: CEO
Eden Park approaches govt for funding: CEO
Eden Park chief executive Nick Sautner says he has approached the government to try to secure funds for the stadium's upgrade.
Woman accused of torturing girl seeks medical evidence
Woman accused of torturing girl seeks medical evidence
A woman accused of assaulting, torturing and neglecting a four-year-old girl over 10 months is seeking access to a doctor's specialist medical evidence, a magistrate has heard.
Actor Val Kilmer dies at 65
Actor Val Kilmer dies at 65
Actor Val Kilmer, best-known for his roles in Top Gun, Batman Forever and The Doors, has died in Los Angeles at the age of 65.
Fiordland Swimming Club hosted a successful meet with Country winning the trophy
Fiordland Swimming Club hosted a successful meet with Country winning the trophy
Fiordland Swimming Club hosted a successful meet between Town vs Country with promising aquatic action and many excellent results for swimmers at the Fiordland Community Swimming Pool.
Christchurch headmaster dismissed police concerns: hearing told
Christchurch headmaster dismissed police concerns: hearing told
A headmaster dismissed police concerns about an incident at a Christchurch high school, a former detective has told the ERA.
Poll highlights GP wait times across NZ
Poll highlights GP wait times across NZ
One in three people are waiting more than two weeks for a GP appointment, while more than one in six wait three or four weeks, or even longer, according to the first RNZ-Reid Research poll.
Te Pāti Māori to hold own hearing after boycott
Te Pāti Māori to hold own hearing after boycott
Te Pāti Māori says it will hold its own "alternative independent hearing", in reaction to unfair actions by Parliament's Privileges Committee while considering complaints about a haka and protests in Parliament.
Volcano erupts in Iceland
Volcano erupts in Iceland
Tourists and residents have been evacuated after a volcano in Iceland began spewing lava and smoke, though flights have not been affected.
Plea for aid as death toll climbs and monsoons loom
Plea for aid as death toll climbs and monsoons loom
UN officials surveying quake damage in Myanmar have urged the global community to ramp up aid before the looming monsoon season worsens already catastrophic conditions.
Fresh details surrounding Shane Warne's death emerge
Fresh details surrounding Shane Warne's death emerge
New details surrounding Shane Warne's sudden death in a Thai hotel room three years ago have come to light.