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Have you seen Penelope? Police searching for 65yo woman who failed to board flight
She was last seen on February 28 and police have concerns for her welfare.

Complaints over student’s clothing halts bus safety campaign
The local council said it did not take a position on any political issue.

T&G Global posts 128% profit growth despite $9.9m net loss
Apples the 'engine room for growth' for T&G Global.

Do you still need sunscreen in autumn?
'Don’t be fooled just because the temperatures can be lower,' warns one expert.

NZ music icon Martin Phillipps honoured in museum display
The acclaimed New Zealand songwriter died age 61 last year.

Summerset may ban non-residents receiving care in its hospitals
Summerset has 28 villages with hospital and resthome-level care.

‘We want parents to be alert’: Predator jailed for posing as child online
Police issue warning after man tricked kids into sending explicit content.

‘I saw a stab wound’: Teen bystander tried to stop fatal Dunedin bus hub fight
The teenage witness held his hoodie to the other boy's stab wound.

‘A scared child’: 13yo fatally stabbed teen at bus hub after being told to pull down his socks
Enere McLaren-Taana was fatally stabbed at Dunedin's bus hub last year.

Paul Lewis: The decisions that led to Blues' most embarrassing loss
OPINION: There was a whiff of complacency, almost arrogance, about the Blues.

‘I couldn’t afford the pain relief’: New report shines light on true cost of dental care
Nancy pulled her rotten tooth at home due to high dental costs.

Chris Rattue: Why Beauden Barrett's All Blacks time is up
OPINION: The All Blacks should future-proof by moving on from Barrett at fullback.

Student flat shockers: Property managers want rental industry ‘cowboys’ gone
A Tenancy Services taskforce is due to inspect some of Dunedin's grotty flats this year.

Highlanders hold on for famous victory, Blues kept winless to start title defence
All the action from the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Highlanders and Blues.

Parole denied: Sex offender still not ready for release from prison
Paiea Waihirere abused a young girl for six years and took photos of the acts.

‘Can we afford this?’: Patients shocked by $1000 after-hours medical fees
Fees as high as $1000 have been quoted for after-hours appointments.

Students on edge after report of rape near university campus
A 36yo man is facing multiple charges, including unlawful sexual connection and burglary.

Otago Uni students evacuated after construction site gas smell causes emergency callout
Emergency crews are working to determine the source of the smell.

Well-known NZ Herald names to depart as 30 roles cut from newsroom; new video brand on way
Political editor and senior sports columnist among those who are opting to leave.

Jetstar passenger says ‘dozens’ were left without bags including vital gear and medication
Alison Boyce was heading to Stewart Island, but her bag was left in Auckland.

‘People should know better’: Conservationists fume as sea lions harassed for social content
There have been instances of sand, rocks and apples thrown at the animals.

Over-fuelled plane leaves uni-bound passengers behind
Passengers received up to $700 each to disembark the overweight flight.

Cancer patient loses lung after surgeon botches tumour removal
Now he has cancer in his remaining lung which can't be operated on due to only having one.

Phil Gifford: Do the Highlanders have the best player in Super Rugby?
OPINION: The Southern Hemisphere's competition came back with a bang.

‘Ripped off’: Whangārei motorists, officials alarmed over fuel costs
Whangārei's mayor says fuel companies "have a chokehold in Northland".

Mid-air drama: ‘Disruptive passenger’ gets flight diverted; met by police on tarmac
A passenger on board said a woman had to be restrained.

Ranked: New Zealand’s top 100 Super Rugby Pacific players
In an exercise that involved many drafts, we rank the top 100 NZ men's rugby players.

Clutha siege death: Armed offender involved in previous stand-off with police
Farm worker named after being found dead following armed standoff.

‘Worst on record’: NZ city’s 11-day heat streak raises alarm
Heat alerts aren't triggered, but heat stress risks remain high.