2021 days ago

'The Manor': A look inside the 114-year-old Dunedin house where a young student died during a party

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

There's a long history behind the grand, double-storey home on Dunedin's Dundas St.

Known colloquially as "The Manor", the 114-year-old, five-bedroom flat has been a home to many University of Otago students - and parties - over the years.

On the weekend, a house party attracted hundreds of students who were eager to celebrate one final time before the university took over the property's lease.

But the night ended in tragedy when Sophia Crestani, 19, died after suffering injuries during a mass pile-up of people in house's stairwell. Our thoughts are with Sophia's friends and family following this terrible tragedy.

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6 days ago

Poll: Has your Kiwisaver taken a dip?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the US tariffs ramping up and the stock market taking a hit, many are noticing a change in their Kiwisaver amounts.

If you've had a peek at your Kiwisaver balance since, have you seen it decrease?

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Has your Kiwisaver taken a dip?
  • 84.5% Yes, it's decreased
    84.5% Complete
  • 12.5% Nope
    12.5% Complete
  • 3% Other - I'll share below
    3% Complete
839 votes
1 day ago

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11 days ago

Poll: If you could rewind time, would you choose a different career?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It might not be too late for you, but some people look back and wish they had taken a different career path.

If you could go back in time, would you choose something different? Let us know what you would have chosen in the comments below.

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If you could rewind time, would you choose a different career?
  • 59.1% Yes
    59.1% Complete
  • 40.3% No
    40.3% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
1225 votes