Coronial inquest to examine murder that had a 'high degree of brutality'
A coronial inquest will examine how a convicted rapist was released on parole and managed in the community before murdering a woman 10 weeks after release.
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Honour to attend Pope's funeral: Luxon
Honour to attend Pope's funeral: Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said it was a "great honour" to represent New Zealand at Pope Francis' funeral.
Vancouver's 'darkest day' as SUV rams crowd, killing 11
Vancouver's 'darkest day' as SUV rams crowd, killing 11
At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured when a man rammed an SUV through a crowd at a festival in Vancouver.
Refugee status for psychologist threatened by guerrilla group
Refugee status for psychologist threatened by guerrilla group
A psychologist helping traumatised victims of armed conflicts and drug gangs in Colombia has been granted refugee status in New Zealand after she was threatened by a guerrilla group.
MSD workload behind partial scrap of govt work programme: documents
MSD workload behind partial scrap of govt work programme: documents
The government has scrapped part of a work programme designed to prevent people ending up in emergency housing.
Daughter seeks answers after mother murdered
Daughter seeks answers after mother murdered
It was about 7am when Faye Phelps emailed her gardener to advise him of the weather conditions from her home in the coastal suburb of Mt Pleasant.
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Student’s ‘biggest crowd yet’
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Student’s ‘biggest crowd yet’
Poppy Hussey is well known for humming almost anywhere — from dawn to dusk, and most inappropriately, during class.
Privilege to attend Pope Francis’ funeral: cardinal
Privilege to attend Pope Francis’ funeral: cardinal
New Zealand’s only cardinal, John Dew, says he felt incredibly privileged to have attended Pope Francis’ funeral.
Pair draw the short straw
Pair draw the short straw
Port Chalmers District Lions members Dave Marshall and Pete Dick wait for customers as they sell the last of 800 bales of pea straw as part of a fundraiser.
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Man claims he was dealing to help people
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Man claims he was dealing to help people
A Dunedin man who was caught with more than 5kg of cannabis and $113,000 cash says he was dealing drugs to help people.
Marking King’s Day in orange
Marking King’s Day in orange
A group of cyclists brought a touch of orange to Otago Harbour on Saturday to mark a Dutch festival.
One hurt in collision
One hurt in collision
A person was seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash near Mosgiel yesterday.
Bird judge to step down after 50 years
Bird judge to step down after 50 years
After more than 50 years’ judging her feathered friends, Colleen Wright says it is time for someone else to take over.
Spate of vehicle thefts
Spate of vehicle thefts
Police recover a stolen car from the Blackhead carpark yesterday morning, where it was found crashed into a barrier with the engine running.
Lotto 2476
Lotto 2476
Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.
Retained school speed limits supported
Retained school speed limits supported
Lower speed limits around most Dunedin schools should remain, despite direction from central government to reverse recent changes, Dunedin City Council staff say.
Wedding party reunites after 70 years
Wedding party reunites after 70 years
They received letters from King Charles and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon marking their 70th wedding anniversary.
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Landfill proposal splits council
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Landfill proposal splits council
Building the Smooth Hill landfill should be deferred until the Dunedin City Council gets to a more sustainable position on debt and rates, a councillor says.
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Last look at a new world as exhibit closes
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Last look at a new world as exhibit closes
Lego-lovers got their last look at the mini inhabitants of a futuristic, post-human world in Dunedin at the weekend.
Well-attended show special end to Anzac Day
Well-attended show special end to Anzac Day
RSA Choir Anzac RevueSt Paul’s CathedralFriday, April 25 The Dunedin RSA Choir’s concert in St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday made a special ending to Dunedin’s Anzac Day, including their...