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Dunedin man loses $500,000 in 18-year romance scam
Featured • Online dating

Dunedin man loses $500,000 in 18-year romance scam

about 7 hours ago

A Dunedin man was deceived out of more than NZD $525,000 over 18 years by an Auckland woman posing as an Australian police recruit.

RNZ
RNZ
Emergency services

Steam train operator 'shocked and devastated' after death at station

Passengers were left traumatised after a person died at Te Awamutu station on Sunday evening, prompting a police investigation.

about 7 hours ago · RNZ
Climate change

Winter storms leave Masterton council fund in the red

Road repairs from repeated storms have driven the council's emergency fund to a NZD $1.2 million deficit, with subsidies covering only part of the bill.

about 11 hours ago · Local Democracy Reporter
Air New Zealand

Incident involving two Air New Zealand pilots reported to Civil Aviation Authority

Flight cancellations on the San Francisco to Auckland route left passengers stranded after an off-duty dispute between two pilots was reported to regulators.

about 12 hours ago · RNZ
Emergency services

Person dies after 'tragic' train incident in Te Awamutu

Police are investigating after a person died at Te Awamutu railway station, prompting a review of the heritage rail incident.

about 12 hours ago · RNZ
Civil Defence

Twizel fire station upgrade to boost emergency response

Cleaner and faster emergency callouts are expected once the nearly finished NZD $3.5 million Twizel station overhaul opens.

1 day ago · Local Democracy Reporter
Conservation

Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park could get $1 million grant from ratepayer funds

Ratepayers could help keep Christchurch's only open-range wildlife park afloat, as councillors weigh a NZD $1.2 million rescue package.

4 days ago · RNZ
Investigation

How working at height rules evolved in NZ

New guidance puts employers on notice that falls below three metres can still be fatal, tightening duties on planning and controls.

28 days ago • 9 min read
Explainer: How working at height rules evolved in NZ

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