AOS illegally entered home, watchdog finds
AOS did not have reasonable grounds to enter a South Otago home, says watchdog.
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Summer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New Zealand
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Councillor investigated after 'tirade' at deputy mayor
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Dunedin repeat sex offender refused parole until 'deviancy' properly treated
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Ships docked in Otago linked to firm that flew in crew
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Child hit by car near Queenstown school
The child was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
Woman stalked ex-landlord for nearly 10 years
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Bunny boom: 'Millions upon millions' of rabbits
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Drought fears for South Canterbury farmers
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Act may set up southern base
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Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
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High-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seats
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Woman seen 'swigging wine' behind the wheel denies charges in court
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Still searching for beloved pets Dice and Weed one year on
The black poodle and terrier disappeared from their Otago Peninsula home a year ago.
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Person seriously injured after bull attack
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'I'm really sorry': Man who pointed gun at cop
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Communities split over free school lunches
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'Really concerning': More than 1 in 4 university students sexually assaulted
'Concerning' rate of sexual assaults and rape among uni students in New Zealand.
Mosgiel cafe cheesed off over Collins' no-show
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Brrr! Stranded after 4WD got stuck, couple cross freezing river naked to get out
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Woman, 62, drives off with cheating boyfriend clinging to the bonnet, court hears
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