Australia wipes $16 billion off student loans
Australia’s parliament has passed a law to cut student loans by 20%, wiping more than $A16 billion in debt for 3 million people.
Meningococcal vaccine funding for all children under five
Meningococcal vaccine funding for all children under five
Thousands more children will be offered free protection against potentially deadly meningococcal B as Pharmac has decided to expand eligibility for the vaccine.
FBI opening standalone base in Wellington
FBI opening standalone base in Wellington
The FBI will be setting up a permanent office in New Zealand's capital, after the director Kash Patel met with several ministers, the heads of the police and New Zealand's spy agencies.
NZ 'lagging behind' on Palestinian statehood: Clark
NZ 'lagging behind' on Palestinian statehood: Clark
New Zealand is lagging behind the rest of the world through its failure to recognise Palestinian statehood, former prime minister Helen Clark says.
Man shot dead after severing sister's arm: Vic police
Man shot dead after severing sister's arm: Vic police
A man has been shot dead by police near Melbourne after allegedly severing his sister's arm during an attack which left her in a coma with life-threatening injuries.
Warrington wheel brace killer freed
Warrington wheel brace killer released from jail
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A Dunedin man who beat his victim to death with a wheel brace and dumped his body on a beach has been released from prison.
Woman in court after baby's body found in bin
Woman in court after baby's body found in Auckland bin
A woman charged after a baby's body was found in an Auckland bin earlier this month has appeared in court for the first time.
'100% we got it right': Minister on tsunami alerts
'100% we got it right': Minister on tsunami alerts
The Emergency Management Minister says efforts will be made to solve glitches with the country's tsunami warnings.
Thousands turn out to farewell Ozzy Osbourne
Thousands turn out in Birmingham to farewell Ozzy Osbourne
Thousands of heavy metal fans have lined the streets of Birmingham for the funeral procession of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne.
Seal spotted feasting on eels 10km inland
Seal spotted feasting on eels 10km inland
After heavy rainfall in Coromandel, a family have spotted a seal in floodwaters on their farm, catching eels.
Canada announces plans to recognise Palestinian state
Canada announces plans to recognise Palestinian state
Canada intends to recognise a Palestinian state at a meeting of the United Nations in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced.
Vehicles stolen after NZTA database breach
Vehicles stolen after NZTA database breach
A privacy breach of an NZ Transport Agency database is suspected to have resulted in at least 13 vehicles being targeted for theft.
What's going on with tsunami phone alerts?
What's going on with tsunami phone alerts?
Many NZers were woken up by an emergency mobile alert sent out at 6.30am today but for some, the alerts have either come repeatedly or not at all.
Over 5000 shoplifting complaints not investigated
Thousands of shoplifting complaints not investigated across NZ
More than 5000 complaints of shoplifting below $500 were not forwarded for investigation while a controversial police directive was in place, documents released to RNZ reveal.
White supremacist making Christchurch mayoral bid
White supremacist Philip Arps making Christchurch mayoral bid
White supremacist Philip Arps is making a bid for the Christchurch mayoralty.
Tsunami threat extended as surges continue
Tsunami threat extended as surges continue
Emergency authorities have extended a tsunami activity threat until 3pm today following yesterday's giant earthquake near Russia.
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Warning of ‘slumlord’ exploitation
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Warning of ‘slumlord’ exploitation
A Dunedin student left traumatised by her horror flatting experience has sounded a warning to civic leaders over the "unsafe" state of the city’s housing.
‘Remarkable’ award honours roots
‘Remarkable’ award honours roots
Sir Ian Taylor says he has only been able to join the likes of Walt Disney in receiving a global innovation award because he set up his company in Dunedin.
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Dunedin parking fines revenue skyrockets
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Dunedin parking fines revenue skyrockets
The Dunedin City Council is reaping the reward of skyrocketing parking fines as infringements drop and revenue rises.
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Council open to options for former theatre
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Council open to options for former theatre
The old Fortune Theatre in Dunedin is headed towards a sale, but the city council could be open to a cheap deal for a community group.