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Iran conflict widens as Israel strikes Lebanon

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Israel launched new air strikes targeting Iran and expanded its assault to include attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, as Tehran said it launched a new wave of missiles that had "opened the great gates of fire" on Israel.

NZ 'not in a position to judge' US-Israeli attacks - PM

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

NZ 'not in a position to judge' US-Israeli attacks - PM

The Prime Minister says only the US and Israel have the intelligence to back up their attacks on Iran - and New Zealand won't be asking to see it.

Charges laid over sinking of HMNZS Manawanui

Charges have been laid in relation to the loss of Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui, off the coast of Samoa in October 2024.

Rare cancer claims life of young detective

Sophie Moore receiving a commendation for bravery. Photo: Supplied

Rare cancer claims life of young detective

A Christchurch detective, who was raised in Gore, has died from a rare form of blood cancer, just days after marrying her "soulmate".

Cop avoids disciplinary action after allegedly kidnapping ex-wife

Cop avoids disciplinary action after allegedly kidnapping ex-wife

The police watchdog has criticised police for not disciplining an officer who allegedly kidnapped his ex-wife.

Man died after methadone dose changed

Two people had their therapeutic methadone doses changed by Te Whatu Ora against their will, with one man dying of an overdose only six weeks later.

Australia will not join Iran conflict

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Photo: Getty Images

Australia will not join Iran conflict

Australia said today it would not take part in any military operations in Iran.

Concord house fire contained, two taken to hospital

A "well alight" house blaze in Dunedin has been contained by fire crews, as two people have been taken to hospital in moderate conditions.

Mother jailed after 13th driving while suspended conviction

Mother jailed after 13th driving while suspended conviction

A mother now on her 13th conviction for driving while banned, including while she had children in the car, has been sent to prison after a judge’s patience ran out.

Mix of celebrations, rage around world after Iran strikes

Iranians gather in Hamburg, Germany, to celebrate the death of their country's former supreme...

Mix of celebrations, rage around world after Iran strikes

Demonstrations against the US-Israeli bombing campaign in Iran turned violent in Pakistan and Iraq, while elsewhere Iranian exiles took to the streets to celebrate the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Kiwis feeling less positive about the internet

Kiwis feeling less positive about the internet

Fewer and fewer New Zealanders are feeling positive about the internet, despite many spending hours online per day.

Labour remains ahead on cost of living in poll

Labour is seen as most capable on three of the top five issues, and equal with National on a...

Labour remains ahead on cost of living in poll

Labour remains ahead on most of the key issues in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor, but National has improved its ratings on the economy and the cost of living.

More strikes as Trump set to talk with new Iran leadership

A satellite view shows the destroyed base after U.S. and Israeli strikes, at Konarak, Iran. Photo...

More strikes as Trump set to talk with new Iran leadership

Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran overnight and Iran responded with more missile barrages.

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King flies in to support fundraisers

Former Cadbury employees and mental health advocates (from left) Fiona Dobber and Megan Fairley...

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King flies in to support fundraisers

A group of former Cadbury employees are doing something "phenomenal" with their mission to fundraise for mental health at their old work’s carpark, an advocate says.

Otago/Southland pipe band championships

The Ashburton County Scottish Society Pipe Band marches into the competition zone at North Ground...

Otago/Southland pipe band championships

The pipes were calling Dunedin residents at the weekend as pipe bands from Christchurch south battled it out at the Otago/Southland Pipe Band Championships.

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Approach to consultation on table

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Approach to consultation on table

A pared-back approach to Dunedin’s annual plan consultation clears the way for early and significant engagement on the next decade of spending, the council says.

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Agents ‘exercising caution’

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Agents ‘exercising caution’

Travel operators are working with caution following strikes across the Middle East, a Dunedin agent says.

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Power vacuum feared

Demonstrators holding posters of late Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei shout slogans...

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Power vacuum feared

A power vacuum in Iran could be chaotic on the ground, an Otago expert on the Middle East says.

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Ayatollah’s death brings ‘tears of joy’ to Dunedin Iranians

About 20 of Dunedin’s Iranian community and supporters gather in the Octagon yesterday, following...

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Ayatollah’s death brings ‘tears of joy’ to Dunedin Iranians

Some in Dunedin’s Iranian community have "cried tears of joy" at the military intervention in Iran.

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‘Absolutely disgusting’ graffiti removed

West Harbour resident Jarrod Hodson, who is also the local community board chairman, paints out...

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‘Absolutely disgusting’ graffiti removed

A West Harbour resident who was quick to remove "hurtful" graffiti says such messages have no place in his community and he has a big bucket of paint to back that up.

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