Fijian heart disease genetic factor studied
Fijian heart disease genetic factor studied
While Fijians only make up about 2% of New Zealand’s population, they experience 20% of all heart attacks or angina in people under the age of 40.
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Penguin found in garden long way from home
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Fiordland crested penguin pays visit to Waitati garden to moult
If you go down to the bottom of your garden today, you may be in for a big surprise.
Crash victim stops rolling car
Crash victim stops rolling car
A man whose parked car was slammed into by another vehicle chased after the offender’s car after he failed to apply the handbrake, a witness says.
Heard about a clothing market second-hand
Heard about a clothing market second-hand
University of Otago third-year student Fenna Green browses through the racks of pre-loved clothing at a stall at the OUSA Market Day in the University Lawn yesterday.
Jeanswest collapses, hundreds of jobs to go
Jeanswest collapses, hundreds of jobs to go
More than 90 Jeanswest stores are set to shut after the company behind the fashion brand collapsed, putting hundreds of retail worker jobs in jeopardy.
Female teacher denies duty 'not to have sex with students'
Female teacher denies duty 'not to have sex with students'
A female teacher accused of molesting four boys in the late 1970s has argued there was no duty under societal standards of the time that prevented her having sex with students.
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Mayoral hopeful dumps candidate over karakia critique
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Mayoral hopeful dumps candidate over karakia critique
Dunedin mayoral hopeful Andrew Simms has dumped a candidate on his ticket after an email emerged showing him criticising the use of karakia.
Green MP doubles down on police criticism
Green MP doubles down on police criticism
Green MP Tamatha Paul is doubling down on her comments that a "visible police presence" makes people feel "more on edge."
Vehicle sightings sought in relation to Christchurch death
Vehicle sightings sought in relation to Christchurch death
Police are seeking sightings of a vehicle of interest as part of a homicide investigation into the death of Tyrone Munns.
More job losses likely at Tertiary Education Commission
More job losses likely at Tertiary Education Commission
Further job cuts at the Tertiary Education Commission are being proposed, as the government looks to further shrink its budget.
Hunger-striking prisoner to be released
Hunger-striking prisoner to be released
Hunger-striking inmate Dean Wickliffe will be released from prison after appearing before the Parole Board on Wednesday.
'Your lies, your propaganda': lawyer yells at protesters
'Your lies, your propaganda': lawyer yells at protesters
A video of Waikato lawyer Paul Fisher yelling at climate change protesters several years ago has emerged in the wake of a video showing him calling pro-Palestinian activists “anti-Semite racist...
Water service options still being considered
Water service options still being considered
A Canterbury council is still weighing up its options for the future of its water services.
Thousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field Days
Thousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field Days
The rural township of Kirwee in Canterbury is buzzing as thousands filter through the farmgates for day one of the South Island Agricultural Field Days.
Vegetarian, vegan labelling would 'eliminate ambiguity' - advocates
Vegetarian, vegan labelling would 'eliminate ambiguity' - advocates
Clear vegan and vegetarian food labelling should be put into legislation so consumers can be confident that what they are buying really meets their dietary requirements, say NZ's vegetarian and vegan societies.
Man with chainsaw barricades himself in police station
Man with chainsaw barricades himself in police station
A man is in custody after smashing the front door of the Murupara Police Station, and barricading himself inside.
Lawyer fined for 'sloppy' slip-up in Covid-era baby case
Lawyer fined for 'sloppy' slip-up in Covid-era baby case
The “sloppy” use of a child’s name during an interview about the use of vaccinated blood in life-saving surgery has cost a lawyer $15,690.
Angry Aussie siblings booted from hotel over mattress demands
Angry Aussie siblings booted from hotel over mattress demands
A couple of Australian tourists caused such a stir at a Dunedin hotel in their search for a ‘‘firm mattress’’ that police were called.
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