Heartland rugby: Week 4 sees big changes on points ladder
Robbie Smith the hero for North Otago with fulltime penalty kick maintaining unbeaten tag
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Showers will arrive in Auckland this afternoon, and heavy rain is possible.
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The 68-year-old spent his life savings on needless treatment.
Mongrel Mob gangster extorts $250k from shop worker
Gangster told his victim he would "end up in a dumpster" if he didn't meet his demands.
Severely emaciated dog rescued by SPCA
Ludo was rushed to the SPCA after he was found wandering the streets, starving.
Man admits axe attack after drinking four dozen beers
Four dozen beers plus an axe turned out to be a bad combination for a South Otago man.
Band on the run: Wedding ring lost in Napier found in Dunedin driveway
Don Alexander's wedding ring didn't need a hand to make a big trip.
Mick Fleetwood on surviving Fleetwood Mac and hazing Neil Finn
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Armed with stolen chequebook she went on a $35,000 shopping spree.
Man who groomed girl, 14, for sex via Facebook jailed
Man, 20, knew girl was 14 and still pursued her for sex.
Dunedin mother-son robber out on parole
A Dunedin man who committed two armed robberies with his mum has been released on parole.
No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Heartland comeback thrillers by unbeaten West Coast and North Otago
Teams welcome back their NZ Heartland XV players for games going right down to the wire.
Early thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day ahead
A widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.
Our challenge to the Welsh? Napier's Main St steeper than Dunedin's Baldwin St, sort of
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Is this the most PC playground ever?
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Victim Support boss jailed for 14 years over historic child sex offences
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Abandoned dog tied to bin on state highway
SPCA members are struggling to understand why anyone would abandon the "lovely" dog.
Kiwis hit Trade Me for spring searches
Kiwis are already searching for spring gear, but the weather isn't playing ball.
University of Otago criticised for not expelling abusive students
Three students hurled bottles and abuse at passersby but have been allowed to stay at uni.
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Witness says brawl in notorious street started over a woman.
Students v landlord: Mag cover displays abusive email
Controversial cover triggers memories of the same magazine's 2018 "menstruation issue".
Rugby: West Coast on top of Heartland Championship
Only West Coast and North Otago still unbeaten after two games.
Sophie Elliott's mum Lesley Elliott closes foundation for abuse victims
Sophie Elliott, 22, was stabbed to death by her former boyfriend at the family home
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Dad delivers baby daughter while on the phone
Christchurch St John worker instructs Dunedin dad in how to help his partner give birth.
Labour MP Clare Curran to step down at 2020 election
Clare Curran will remain in the Dunedin South seat until the 2020 election.
11 complaints: Councillor claims smear campaign
Councillor at centre of allegations says he makes "no apology'' for his actions.
Father with 10yo daughter in car caught three times over legal booze limit
Series of concerning drink driving incidents over the weekend, police say.
'Shouting, insulting, threatening': Councillor accused of inappropriate behaviour
The councillor has been the subject of 11 complaints since 2016.
New hope for asthma sufferers after life-changing study
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'Beast from the East' weather looms - 24 straight days of rain
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Man tries to seize the keys of drunk driver after boozy flight to Dunedin
The driver was stopped with a breath alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit.
Council boss powerless to turn down whopping $57,000 pay rise
Mayor insists council boss is worth new salary of $444,000.