Fuel crisis: Gull stations run out of petrol, again
Several Gull petrol stations have run dry for the second time in three days, as motorists worry about rising prices and supplies.
Seventh anniversary of mosque murders commemorated
Seventh anniversary of mosque murders commemorated
Commemorations are underway in Christchurch to mark the seventh anniversary of the mosque attacks.
Lindis Pass closed, three injured in serious crash
Lindis Pass closed, three injured in serious crash
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A serious two-vehicle crash has closed Lindis Pass and left at least three people injured.
One seriously injured in crash near Pūrākaunui
One seriously injured in crash near Pūrākaunui
One person was taken to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries after a crash between a car and motorcycle north of the city yesterday evening.
Three Iranian footballers return home from Australia
Three Iranian footballers return home from Australia
Three women from the Iranian football team who were granted humanitarian visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland.
Trump calls on other countries to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
Trump calls on other countries to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
Trump has urged other nations to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz after Iran threatened escalation across the Middle East to retaliate for Washington's bombing of its main Gulf island energy hub.
Employed partner given job search obligations by MSD
Employed partner given job search obligations by MSD
A man who was made redundant last year has been left perplexed when his employed partner was told she would need to attend a seminar on gaining employment.
Aussie school suspends NZ teacher over sex talks
Aussie school suspends NZ teacher over sex talks
A teacher censured for asking students inappropriate questions, including "How long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl?", has now been suspended from his teaching role in Australia.
Iran's new leader injured, 'likely disfigured' - Hegseth
Iran's new leader injured, 'likely disfigured' - Hegseth
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is wounded and likely disfigured, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says.
Israel threatens Gaza-scale destruction in Lebanon
Israel threatens Gaza-scale destruction in Lebanon
Israel destroyed a bridge in southern Lebanon on Friday and dropped leaflets in Beirut threatening Gaza-scale devastation as it deployed more troops to fight Iran-backed Hezbollah...
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‘Good to be home’: landslip victim returns
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‘Good to be home’: landslip victim returns
Being given 15 minutes to leave her home with no return date was a scary experience for Lynnette Johnston.
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Second agency to investigate: Te Kāika now under audit by HNZ
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Second agency to investigate: Te Kāika now under audit by HNZ
The pressure on embattled health charity Te Kāika is increasing as a second government agency launches an investigation into its operations.
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Resisting, fleeing, shoplifting thirsty work
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Resisting, fleeing, shoplifting thirsty work
During a three-week booze bender, a Dunedin man stole seven bottles of cider, 60 RTDs, a box of beer and tried to escape police three times.
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Couple’s WW1 medals for auction
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Couple’s WW1 medals for auction
George and Harriet Simeon are quite unusual in that they both served in World War 1 and lived to tell their respective tales.
Imitation firearm arrest
Imitation firearm arrest
Armed police arrested a man at the corner of Lynn and Chapman Sts after he was seen sleeping in his car outside a school with what was believed to be a firearm on his lap.
Defaced drive-thru screen
Defaced drive-thru screen
A masked protester defaced a drive-thru screen at a Dunedin fast-food restaurant over the chain’s decision to use AI.
Vigilance urged as second case recorded
Vigilance urged as second case recorded
Dunedin has recorded its second case of invasive Meningococcal Disease meningitis, but a foundation is concerned not enough is being done to stop the spread.
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Aim to join sides around comedy
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Aim to join sides around comedy
A Dunedin comedian hopes his experimental show poking fun at both sides of the political aisle will help bring people together in today’s polarised political world.
Allegedly groped woman
Allegedly groped woman
A 46-year-old Dunedin man has been arrested after he allegedly groped a young woman in North Dunedin.
Helmet’s value shown
Helmet’s value shown
A Dunedin cyclist avoided a traumatic head injury thanks to his helmet.