35 h. ago Epstein files release highlights Clinton, scant reference to Trump

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and a woman are seen in this image from the estate of late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, released by the Department of Justice. Photo: U.S. Justice Department/Handout via REUTERS The US Justice Department released hundreds of thousands of pages of documents related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday that made scant reference to President Donald Trump but extensively featured Democratic former President Bill Clinton.

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3 d. ago Mosgiel restaurateur who offered homeless teen cash for sex named

Jamie Sean Smith admitted attempting to enter a commercial sexual arrangement with a teenage girl. Photo: Gregor Richardson A Mosgiel restaurateur who offered a 17-year-old girl $700 for sex can now be named. 

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4 d. ago Dunedin man accused of torching Southland home named in court

The house on fire in Waikaia in February last year. Photos: NZ Police The identity of a man accused of a Waikaia arson can now be revealed.

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5 d. ago 'Just bloody horrible': Man pleads guilty to causing death of Otago hunter

Jock Davies died after being shot while hunting on Stewart Island. Photo: Supplied A man has pleaded guilty to causing the hunting death of an Otago man Jock Davies in Stewart Island and can now be named. 

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8 d. ago A natural decision to follow fashion runway back to the Teviot

Roxburgh fashion designer and tailor Elaine Booth prepares her shop The Fashion Booth for its opening day. PHOTO: JULIE ASHER Coats, throws, pillows and cushions are all on offer in one of Roxburgh’s newest businesses.

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1 week ago Christchurch child sex offender jailed for more than five years

A convicted Christchurch sex offender has been jailed for distributing and possessing images depicting the sexual exploitation and abuse of babies and children.

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3 w. ago Teen fights for life after Black Friday brawl at Adelaide mall

A 16-year-old boy has life-threatening injuries and another man has also been stabbed during a brawl involving four people at a suburban Adelaide shopping mall.

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3 w. ago City company wins people’s choice at Grand Business South Awards

Invercargill's Focus Technology Group won the people’s choice award at the 2025 Grand Business South Awards and was also named a finalist in the excellence in customer experience category. Photo: supplied Invercargill’s Focus Technology Group was awarded the people’s choice award at this year’s Grand Business South Awards, marking the company’s first recognition in this category.

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3 w. ago Youth coach hit in head by booze can flung from Dunedin homeless camp

The 23-year-old coach was training with the children’s team at 5.30pm in the Kensington Oval. Photo: ODT Files A youth touch-rugby coach was smacked in the head by a flying can allegedly thrown by a ‘‘heavily intoxicated’’ man drinking at a Dunedin homeless encampment.

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3 w. ago 'This patient was a bit of a puzzle': Canterbury teen paralysed by mystery illness

Angel Dagcutan. Photo: Supplied Three months after fainting and waking up paralysed, a Canterbury teenager is still searching for answers as to what caused the episode.

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3 w. ago Dunedin teen allegedly speeding, texting and drinking before crash

A Dunedin teenager hit the trifecta of allegedly drinking, speeding and texting while driving before he crashed his car into a tree.

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last month 'Quiet, piggy': White House defends Trump's response to Epstein question

Donald Trump during a meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia. Photo: Getty Images The White House has defended President Donald Trump after he called a female reporter "piggy" as she questioned him about the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying the president's remarks reflected his frankness and transparency.

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