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Taxi driver denies assault, kidnapping claims

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Taxi driver denies assault, kidnapping claims

A Dunedin taxi driver accused of detaining and sexually assaulting two women says the allegations against him are ‘‘totally, very untrue’’.

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Sepsis admissions up 78% in 20 years

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Sepsis admissions up 78% in 20 years

Sepsis is killing four times more New Zealanders than motor vehicle accidents, new research shows, prompting calls for the government to take preventive action.

Last dip

Last dip

Ella Gaynor, of Ireland, enjoys the final day of the season at the St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool.

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Family elated drug for daughter funded

Maddie and Mackenzie Palmer are hopeful that a ‘‘miracle’’ drug for cystic fibrosis will soon be...

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Family elated drug for daughter funded

A Dunedin family say they are over the moon that a potentially ‘‘life-saving’’ drug treating cystic fibrosis (CF) has got full government funding.

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The road is long for Scots boarder

Sam McWilliam has come a long way to do his final year of schooling at Otago Boys’ High School....

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The road is long for Scots boarder

A new pupil at Otago Boys’ High School is following in his dad’s footsteps, even though it was a 19,000km jaunt to school.

Grounded for forseeable future

Grounded for forseeable future

An Air New Zealand Airbus A320-232 sits on the tarmac at Dunedin Airport yesterday, after it was grounded following its arrival from Auckland on Monday morning.

Parents 'took sword off son' a day after boys slain in Melbourne

Parents 'took sword off son' a day after boys slain in Melbourne

The parents of an accused murderer confiscated a sword off the teen a day after two young boys were stabbed to death, a court has been told.

Western Springs Bowl given green light in Auckland

Auckland councillors have finally decided what to do with Western Springs Stadium after years of...

Western Springs Bowl given green light in Auckland

Plans to build a Hollywood Bowl-inspired structure for live music events at Western Springs Stadium have been given the green light by Auckland Council.

Cabinet reshuffle expected this week

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Cabinet reshuffle expected this week

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is expected to announce a Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday.

Puppy drowning video posted to social media

The puppies were taken out of a pillowcase and thrown into the Whakatāne River. File photo: RNZ

Puppy drowning video posted to social media

Two young men who allegedly filmed themselves drowning young puppies in the Whakatāne River posted the video to social media last night.

'Deep sympathy' but no reduction in RUCs

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

'Deep sympathy' but no reduction in diesel road user charges

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has ruled out reducing the cost of road user charges to give some financial reprieve to diesel users.

Influencer escapes TikTok ban for livestreaming claim midwife killed babies

A Dunedin "influencer” who livestreamed accusations that her midwife was killing babies left the victim in disbelief, a court has heard.

Police staffer claimed nearly $30K overtime they didn't work

Police staffer claimed nearly $30K overtime they didn't work

A police staffer claimed nearly $30,000 for overtime hours they did not work, the police watchdog has revealed.

Tamihere's convictions for murdering Swedish tourists quashed

Convicted murderer David Tamihere will have appeal heard next week. Photo: NZME

Tamihere's convictions for murdering Swedish tourists quashed

David Tamihere’s convictions for murdering the two Swedish tourists have been quashed, 37 years after the couple disappeared in the Coromandel bush.

Answers sought after fugitive shot dead

Dezi Freeman was the focus of a massive manhunt after he killed two police officers in Porepunkah...

Community searches for answers after fugitive shot dead by police

Unanswered questions are reverberating through an Australian border community after alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman was found on an isolated bush block.

Broadcaster Duncan Garner charged with driving while suspended

Duncan Garner confirmed that his son has Covid-19. Photo: NZ Herald

Broadcaster Duncan Garner charged with driving while suspended

Broadcaster Duncan Garner has been charged with driving a car while his licence was suspended.

Loaded oil tanker hit in Dubai port

The Kuwaiti crude oil tanker, Al Salmi, was fully loaded at the time of the attack. Photo:...

Loaded oil tanker hit in Dubai port

Iran has attacked a fully-loaded crude oil tanker at Dubai Port's anchorage, setting it ablaze and damaging its hull, Kuwait's state news agency says.

War has put 'bazooka' through govt's LNG plan - gentailer CEO

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts. Photo: RNZ

War has put 'bazooka' through govt's LNG plan - gentailer CEO

The Energy Minister is expressing confidence in the government's plans to build an LNG terminal, even as the PM says it will not go ahead if the business case does not stack up.

Celine Dion announces comeback

Céline Dion is best known for her powerful ballads. Photo: Getty Images

Celine Dion announces comeback in Paris

Canadian singer Celine Dion chose her birthday to announce she'll return to the stage, with 10 concerts scheduled in Paris from September.

Russell Brand sex trial delayed

British actor and comedian Russell Brand's trial on seven charges of rape and sexual assault relating to six women will take place in October, a judge says.

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