Driver kills duck in attempt to avoid ‘child’
Driver kills duck in attempt to avoid ‘child’
A Dunedin man who thought he was swerving to avoid hitting a child failed spectacularly when he crashed into a retaining wall, killing a duck.
Battered or crumbed?
Battered or crumbed?
The weather played its part on Saturday as dozens of pleasure craft headed out to sea with high hopes of catching a tub of blue cod.
Man claims delays in diagnosis led to finger removal
Man claims delays in diagnosis led to finger removal
A man says delays in diagnosing a lesion on his right finger as a type of skin cancer led to the removal of his finger, lymph nodes and radiation therapy.
Weather chaos brings bushfires, flash floods to Victoria
Weather chaos brings bushfires, flash floods to Victoria
Properties are feared destroyed in bushfires raging across regional Victoria as the state battles ongoing erratic weather.
AI watching over aquatic centre
AI watching over Canterbury aquatic centre
A Canterbury aquatic centre is using artificial intelligence technology and 27 cameras to keep swimmers safe.
Trump tariffs could have negative impact on NZ: expert
Trump tariffs could have negative impact on NZ: expert
United States President Donald Trump introduced 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and a 10% tariff on China yesterday.
Luxon in Akaroa for Waitangi Day
Luxon in Akaroa for Waitangi Day
The Prime Minister has confirmed he will be hosted by Ngāi Tahu in Akaroa for Waitangi Day on Thursday.
ACT standing by referring abuse survivor to lawyer, not police
ACT standing by referring abuse survivor to lawyer, not police
ACT leader David Seymour is standing by his party's response to a warning its former president was a sexual predator.
More sanctions for beneficiaries announced
More sanctions for beneficiaries announced
The government is introducing new sanctions for those on benefits, including taking five-hour weekly training courses.
Deadly QLD flooding expected to worsen
Deadly QLD flooding expected to worsen
An extreme weather system fuelled by two tropical lows has turned deadly after a woman was killed in floodwaters amid emergency warnings and evacuations, with more record rainfalls forecast.
Driver crashes in unsuccessful attempt to avoid duck
Driver crashes in unsuccessful attempt to avoid duck
A Dunedin man’s efforts to not hit a bird with his car failed spectacularly, when he crashed into a wall and ran over a duck.
Huge crowds protest proposed Germany immigration crackdown
Huge crowds protest proposed Germany immigration crackdown
Thousands of people have protested in Berlin against plans to limit immigration proposed by opposition conservatives and supported by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Hiker attempting fastest length of NZ walk
Hiker attempting fastest length of NZ walk
A man who hiked more than 12,500 kilometres across America, setting a speed record, is now going to attempt to traverse New Zealand in record time on the Te Araroa trail.
Driver on extreme diet passed out before crash
Driver on extreme diet passed out before crash
A decision to start using weight-loss remedies, which included living off two portions of soup a week, has cost a man almost $16,000 after he passed out and crashed into a tradesman's van.
Trump warns of 'some pain' after launching trade war
Trump warns of 'some pain' after launching trade war
President Donald Trump said the sweeping tariffs he has imposed on Mexico, Canada and China may cause "some pain" for Americans, as Wall Street and the largest US trading partners signalled hope the trade war would not last long.
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Free bin size swaps available until April
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Free bin size swaps available until April
Dunedin households with unsuitable wheelie bins can get sizes switched without charge for a limited time.
Two-wheeler fans get into gear for event
Two-wheeler fans get into gear for event
It can be hard to appreciate the details of an MV Agusta F3 motorcycle when it’s speeding down a straight at 250kmh.
Sea lions begin journey back to sea
Sea lions begin journey back to sea
Dunedin's sea lion population is on the move once again — now with pups in tow.
Lotto 2452
Lotto 2452
Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.
Juniors take to the beach to compete
Juniors take to the beach to compete
More than 200 future lifesavers tested their mettle under "awesome" conditions at Warrington Beach at the weekend.