Former top southern cop breaks silence after scathing police report
Former Southern District Commander Paul Basham has broken his silence following the scathing report by the police watchdog.
Major changes in store as govt reveals RMA replacement
Major changes in store as govt reveals RMA replacement
The coalition's replacement of the Resource Management Act (RMA) will force councils to compensate landowners for significant restrictions that impact developments.
Ammo find sparks lockdown at Port Otago
Ammo find sparks lockdown at Port Otago
A specialist police unit was dispatched and Port Otago was in lockdown for several hours after ammunition of an unknown origin was discovered.
'Our wonderful Amy': Tramper who died on West Coast named
'Our wonderful Amy': Tramper who died on West Coast named
Police have released the name of the 53-year-old woman who died while tramping on the West Coast last week.
Schools called out over inappropriate spending
'Personal' activities, cruises, travel: Schools called out over inappropriate spending
Auditors have called out schools for spending their money on boat cruises, food for local families and travel for principals - and in some cases their partners.
Suspect in fatal Auckland bus stabbing identified
Suspect in fatal Auckland bus stabbing identified
Updated 1.05 pm
Police have identified the man who allegedly killed a passenger in an unprovoked bus attack before seriously injuring another in Auckland.
Sex tape charge against former govt employee dropped
Sex tape charge against former govt employee dropped
An ex-government employee who was caught with footage of the Christchurch mosque shootings has had a sex-tape charge against him dropped.
Firefighter killed; searing heat raises danger levels
Firefighter killed; searing heat raises danger levels
A firefighter killed while battling a fierce bushfire is being hailed for his courage as fire season ramps up with more hot and dry weather forecast.
Two missing after house fire near Levin
Two missing after house fire near Levin
Two people are missing after a fire engulfed a home in Foxton Beach, near Levin, early today.
Childcare provider removes detergent after burns incident
Childcare provider removes detergent after burns incident
The dishwashing chemical mistakenly used on a slip and slide, injuring five children at Kindercare in Woolston, has been removed from childcare centres.
Powerful earthquake rattles Japan
Powerful earthquake rattles Japan
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan late on Monday, prompting orders for about 90,000 residents to evacuate.
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Massages were ‘uncomfortable’ and ‘bizarre’
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Massages were ‘uncomfortable’ and ‘bizarre’
Two women have accused a Dunedin masseuse of sexually assaulting them in a mall massage parlour, a court has heard.
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Droves of visitors to set city abuzz
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Droves of visitors to set city abuzz
Dunedin might start bulging at the seams this week — what with Christmas shoppers, four University of Otago graduations and five cruise ships in port.
‘So proud of myself’ for winning Star Vocalist Award
‘So proud of myself’ for winning Star Vocalist Award
It has been a year of achievement for a young Dunedin singer, but she is still making time to star in her school’s production.
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'You left a trail of distress and tragedy, heartache, fear and loss'
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'You left a trail of distress and tragedy, heartache, fear and loss'
A Dunedin man whose crime-packed 10 months began with an exploding safe and ended with him smearing faeces around a cell has been given a second chance.
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Banished native trees find legit new home
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Banished native trees find legit new home
Sometimes it is better to ask for forgiveness than permission.
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Town Belt proposal: Car-free area to be considered
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Town Belt proposal: Car-free area to be considered
Pop-up yoga, nature play and AI monitoring technology could be part of a reimagined, car-free area in Dunedin’s Town Belt.
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Musician creates AI Christmas album
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Musician creates AI Christmas album
New Christmas tunes made by a Dunedin musician has hit a controversial milestone by being the first completely synthetic, AI-generated, professionally distributed New Zealand album.
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Surf lesson a stand-up day for pupils
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Surf lesson a stand-up day for pupils
Surf was up for members of the East Taieri School sports academy in a visit to St Clair Beach yesterday.
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Moulting elephant seal a rare sight
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Moulting elephant seal a rare sight
A rarely seen elephant seal has made Otago Peninsula its home for Christmas as it experiences one of the most vulnerable phases of its life.