Results of study on QR scanning in Dunedin 'worrying'
The median rate of scanning was just 10 per cent.
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Paedo in a 'Family Store': Sallies under fire over employee's dark history
47-year-old Dwayne Keats, a rapist on parole, was employed by the Salvation Army in 2017.
Driver of car that smashed into restaurant 'extremely grateful' to public
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash about 10.41am.
Chris Lynch: Where has all the mental health funding gone?
A $10 million boost was announced for youth mental health and addiction services.
Brunner Mine disaster: 125 years since NZ's worst workplace accident
Coal miner John Pattinson died reading his Bible.
Christchurch mosque threats: Man fights to keep name secret
Man denies making online threats ahead of mosque attacks anniversary.
Coast unhappy as KiwiRail cuts TranzAlpine schedule
The Christchurch to Greymouth service will run only twice a week through the winter.
New claims Peter Ellis raped child while babysitting
Whether or not the court will allow new evidence is being argued today.
'#Feminismiscancer': Fight between Christchurch high schools breaks out online
Christchurch Boy's High was also the subject of graffiti highlighting sexual harassment.
Man arrested after sawn-off rifle, tasers and drugs found in raid
Police raided a house in Taieri Rd, Halfway Bush, yesterday.
'I'm really puzzled': Unknown ecosystem of creatures found in South Island glaciers
Four invertebrate groupings not found on any other glaciers in the world were discovered.
Bubble intact: Christchurch property market unaffected by Government shake-up
Just two of Harcourt's Holmwood's properties out of 16 did not sell at auction yesterday.
Person arrested after altercation at Dunedin business
Three police officers were seen holding a man on the ground outside of Glassons.
Freedom camping group taking Queenstown council to court
The NZMCA alleges the council failed to provide areas self-contained campervans could go.
Nurse climbs through window to save patient
The nurse had concerns about a diabetic person living in Dunedin.
Human remains found in search for missing Canterbury tramper
Marni Sheppeard was officially reported missing in January.
Christchurch still a first-home buyer's market
Chch is one of the few markets where the price threshold won't shift under Govt's scheme.
Number of crashes on wet Dunedin roads
Police were alerted to the single-car crash in south Dunedin at 6.52am.
Truck driver seriously hurt in crash in Otago
A police spokeswoman said emergency services were called to the crash at 8.06am.
Woman seriously injured in alleged assault at playground
A police investigation into the circumstances of the incident is under way.
A generation of swimmers lost: Metro facility build continues
Proposed 10 years ago, the Metro Sports Facility is expected to open at the end of 2022.
Young Kiwi league star left 'fighting for his life' after sudden stroke
More than $16k has been raised to support the teen as he remains on life support.
Drop-in sessions to ease tensions with community over Tarras airport plan
Christchurch International Airport plans to open an airport on 750ha of land near Tarras.
Questions about why phone not seized in murder trial
Samuel Samson is on trial after pleading not guilty to the murder of Azalia Wilson.
Student dealer sentenced over class A, B and C drugs, avoids jail
Student's offending left his parents 'horrified, depressed and disappointed'.
Man booby-traps home after fight with stepmother
Cory Miles, 29, was initially charged with a rare count of setting a man trap.
Elderly woman loses 10k in Facebook scam
She purchased vouchers for game website Steam and then sent the scammer the barcodes.
Mosque attack survivor's barber shop targeted by vandals
Wasseim Alsati was one of the 40 people injured in the attacks two years ago.
Jones out? Scott Robertson and Warren Gatland linked to England coach job
The potential candidates to replace under fire Eddie Jones as head coach of England.
Truckie helps police nab teen in stolen car
The truck driver spotted police on the car's tail and helped slow the vehicle.
Man sentenced for climbing up crane in Invercargill CBD
Steven Thomson was convicted in the Invercargill District Court earlier this month.
Arrowtown killer's release to come with conditions
The Parole Board agreed to the release of 48-year-old Jarrod Mangels earlier this month.
Six months gone: The mysterious disappearance of Melissa Ewings
What happened to the young Marlborough woman, and where is she?