Political blame game over slipping standards among police recruits
Current and former police ministers are pointing fingers at each other over slipping standards at the Police College.
Israel warns 'Tehran will burn' as strikes continue
Israel warns 'Tehran will burn' as strikes continue
Israel has pounded Iran for a second day and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said its campaign would intensify, while Tehran called off nuclear talks that Washington had held out as the only way...
Manhunt after ‘politically motivated assassination' of US politician
Manhunt after ‘politically motivated assassination' of US politician
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A gunman posing as a police officer killed a senior Democratic state assemblywoman and her husband on Saturday in an apparent "politically motivated assassination," and wounded a second lawmaker and his spouse.
Legal action over changes to resource teaching roles 'possible'
Legal action over changes to resource teaching roles 'possible'
The country's largest teaching union is considering legal action against the government's decision to cut resource teachers in primary schools, confirmed last month as part of the Budget.
Woman avoids jail after 'falling in love' with 15yo
Woman avoids jail after 'falling in love' with 15yo
A mother of three "fell in love" with a friend’s 15-year-old son and formed a "relationship" with him before authorities discovered her "distorted thinking".
Israeli embassy closes in Wellington
Israeli embassy closes in Wellington
The Israeli embassy in New Zealand has shut as part of a worldwide closure of the country's diplomatic missions.
Fire leaves Brighton shed 'significantly damaged'
Fire leaves Brighton shed 'significantly damaged'
Firefighters from around the city were called to a well-involved fire that "significantly damaged" a Brighton shed overnight.
Iran, Israel trade missile barrages
Iran, Israel trade missile barrages
Iran has launched retaliatory airstrikes at Israel, with explosions heard in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, following Israel's biggest-ever military strike against its longstanding enemy.
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Mayoral candidate ‘ready to step up’
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Mayoral candidate ‘ready to step up’
Sophie Barker has put a stop to all the rumours and speculation by announcing her campaign to be mayor of Dunedin.
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DCC to consider official support for Israel sanctions Bill
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DCC to consider official support for Israel sanctions Bill
A Dunedin City councillor is urging her colleagues to support a government Bill which would impose sanctions against Israel.
Study founder dies
Study founder dies
Founder of the Dunedin Study, Dr Philip (Phil) Silva, has died, aged 84.
‘Remarkable life of achievement’ marked
‘Remarkable life of achievement’ marked
Former Dunedin mayor and prominent Otago businessman Sir Clifford Skeggs has been remembered as a "true champion of getting things done".
Sober driver not licensed
Sober driver not licensed
A man who organised a sober driver for a night out in Dunedin ended up with his car impounded and a court appearance for his friend.
School becomes shearing shed
School becomes shearing shed
Taiaroa McDonald’s classmates have made sure he does not stick out by getting the same haircut as him after the 17-year-old was diagnosed with cancer.
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Science fund cuts further blow for uni
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Science fund cuts further blow for uni
The cutting of a wide-ranging government science fund is another blow for the University of Otago, academics say.
Show smooth sailing for stand-in
Show smooth sailing for stand-in
A last-minute replacement has saved the show for two Dunedin secondary schools.
Gearing up for the game
Gearing up for the game
Workers construct temporary seating at the east end of the Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday, ahead of the All Black v France rugby test match on July 5.
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Spread of fake cures worrying oncologist
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Spread of fake cures worrying oncologist
A Dunedin oncologist is concerned about the rampant spread of misinformation among medical practitioners and wellness gurus about coffee enemas, juices and vitamin C as "cancer cures".
Part of Phillipps’ collection at ReStore
Part of Phillipps’ collection at ReStore
A compendium of books, records, DVDs and other ephemera which belonged to Martin Phillipps is now for sale at ReStore.
Ceres working at new hospital site
Ceres working at new hospital site
Contractors from Christchurch-based construction company Ceres work on the site of the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building on Thursday.