Rubio: Iran war to last 'weeks not months'
The US expects its military operations against Iran to conclude within weeks, not months, and Washington can meet all its objectives without using ground troops, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says.
Twins say raised to shoplift so they could eat
Twins say raised to shoplift so they could eat
Courtney Habib said stealing is "just a way of life" for her, while identical twin Carmen said she was "never happy" shoplifting with her family.
Faults, delays dog Cook Strait ferries
Faults, delays dog Cook Strait ferries
Bluebridge ferry passengers are feeling deflated and frustrated by ongoing disruption to sailings, with one vessel out of action and the other running hours behind schedule.
Peters pledges $15m for Cathedral rebuild
Peters pledges $15m for Cathedral rebuild
Winston Peters has committed $15 million to completing the rebuild of Christchurch's Cathedral if NZ First is part of the next government.
Mayor questions need to close factories
Mayor questions need to close factories
The mayor of Central Hawke's Bay says the region has been hit hard by back-to-back announcements of factory closures.
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Council debate - when things get out of hand
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Council debate - when things get out of hand
A councillor tired of being interrupted walks out. The mayor warns councillors it is "not OK" to pick on departments. Has debate been stifled at the Dunedin City...
Appeal after store worker's arm 'broken in robbery'
Appeal after store worker's arm 'broken in robbery'
Christchurch police are appealing for the public's help after they say a store worker's arm was broken during an aggravated robbery.
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Council staff — on or off the agenda?
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Council staff — on or off the agenda?
Councillors were advised at a DCC budgets meeting to be cautious over how they spoke about staff. Grant Miller looks into perceived stifling of debate.
Closure to leave over 30 jobless
Closure to leave over 30 jobless
Closure of the Gregg’s coffee factory in Dunedin will cost more than 30 people their jobs.
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Rural fuel theft likely to increase, Fed Farmers says
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Rural fuel theft likely to increase, Fed Farmers says
Thieves striking under the cover of darkness stole 1000 litres of diesel from a Southland truck yard as the country grapples with skyrocketing fuel prices.
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Powerful wind causes damage in Dunedin
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Powerful wind causes damage in Dunedin
After powerful winds, reaching 146kmh, brought down trees and powerlines in parts of Dunedin yesterday, today’s weather is expected to become far more sedate.
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‘I didn’t hear anything’
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‘I didn’t hear anything’
Jim Keenan has no idea what woke him up late on Thursday night.
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Fine for rat infestation ‘slap on the wrist’
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Fine for rat infestation ‘slap on the wrist’
A worker who blew the whistle on the Woolworths rat infestation says a $33,000 fine is ‘‘a slap on the wrist’’.
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Hey, you behind the shed
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Hey, you behind the shed
A pair of birds getting frisky on school grounds is a promising sight, an ornithologist says.
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Call to revive housing project
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Call to revive housing project
A community representative has urged the council to push for government recommitment to an axed Port Chalmers social housing project.
Ice-cream treat at Easter market
Ice-cream treat at Easter market
Dana Noye (left) and Amelia Dalman, both of Dunedin, sample mildly alcoholic ice-cream by Blue Cockatoo at the Easter artisan market at No8 Distillery in Bond St, Dunedin, last night.
Ship shape
Ship shape
Otago Peninsula Artists OpenArts Inc members Jan Crawford (left) and Deborah Bell admire a whimsical, nautical-themed sculpture by Robert Brown.
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Unravelling the city’s elected enigma
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Unravelling the city’s elected enigma
Elected on the back of a bank-rolled campaign making economic promises, Dunedin Cr Benedict Ong’s reputation has become more circus entertainer than astute international banker, Mary Williams reports.
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Jail term extended after attack
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Jail term extended after attack
A man convicted of manslaughter for a fatal prison assault has had more time added to his sentence after instigating another attack behind bars.
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Students televising sports week
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Students televising sports week
And now we are cutting to breaking sports news — about a dozen University of Otago students have set up a production room to televise the New Zealand Secondary Schools Summer Tournament Week.