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Child rapist wants court order lifted now that she's a woman

Parsons abducted and raped a 12-year-old before taking her clothes for cross-dressing.

Release your inner child: Care Bear high tea and Barbie's new theme park

From your favourite ice cream to your favourite Care Bear... 5 new things to try in travel

Air NZ reveals busiest travel day, most popular summer holiday spots

Which destinations are luring Kiwis the most this summer?

King Cobras lose gang pad after 'massive' crayfish theft investigation

A Dunedin business reported the theft of 3.75 tonnes of crayfish in October.

Māori dentist graduates as specialist, breaking 50-year gap at Otago

Dr Jonathan Martin urges Māori rangatahi to pursue healthcare, saying 'Your cultural identity is your greatest strength.'

Pete Hodgson: Dunedin Hospital project – the anatomy of a debacle and the warning for other regions

OPINION: Other regions please take note. Dysfunction might soon be coming your way too.

Second Otago farm placed under restriction over bird flu fears

The chickens will be euthanised by CO2 containerised gas, an industry standard practice.

‘We don’t know what we’ll discover': World-first dissection of rare whale in Dunedin

Only seven specimens of the spade-toothed whale have been recorded in history.

'Otago is still a very, very good place to be': Student leader says scarfies thriving

Housing and the cost of living remain key issues for Otago's students.

'Adrenaline hit': Emilia Finer braves freezing temps for ice swimming glory

The Northland ice swimmer will compete in next year's World Champs in Italy.

Who is getting into medical school? New study sounds alarm over diversification

Affirmative action policies have had less success in lifting enrolments of poorer students

Dunedin entertainment figure faces multiple charges, including paying for sex with minor

The man has received interim name suppression.

Exotic pet show dubbed ‘Willy Wonka experience' could return after SPCA dismisses concerns

Organiser says she's been cleared of animal abuse claims, considering show's return.

Kākā advocate banned from botanic garden over ‘harassment’ claims

Animal welfare inspectors say the bird is doing fine at Dunedin Botanic Garden.

Fundraiser for suicide charity that prompted Mike King's comments granted liquor licence

The approval comes a day before the scheduled show tomorrow.

5 haunted places in NZ you can actually visit

Aotearoa has several scary haunts. Whether you should check them out is another question.

'Ruthless': Sam Neill condemns Govt over proposed Dunedin hospital cuts

The Hollywood actor has weighed into the Dunedin Hospital cutbacks saga.

Opposition to alcohol licence for charity fundraiser supporting suicide prevention

Police and a licensing inspector have raised concerns.