'Only takes one spark': Fireworks ban in South Canterbury
Temporary fireworks bans covering the Mackenzie Basin and around Lake Clearwater in South Canterbury take effect from Monday.
Compromise urged for split families at Christmas
Compromise urged for split families at Christmas
For thousands of Kiwi children Christmas is a time split between court orders and family traditions.
Multiple people shot at Ivy League university
Multiple people shot at Ivy League university
Police are searching for a suspect in a shooting at Brown University in which two people were killed and eight critically hurt at the Ivy League school in the US.
Hipkins promising a different Labour Party
Hipkins promising a different Labour Party
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is promising voters will see a different Labour in 2026 to the party they turned their backs on in 2023.
Boy who fled youth justice facility found
Boy who fled youth justice facility found
Police have located a teenager who absconded from a youth justice residence near Christchurch.
Dirt bike rider 'seriously hurt' in Twizel crash
Dirt bike rider 'seriously hurt' in Twizel crash
A dirt bike rider has been flown to hospital in a serious condition after colliding with a car near Twizel, emergency services say.
Search after youth escapes Canterbury facility
Search after youth escapes Canterbury facility
Oranga Tamariki and police are working to find a person who has escaped from a youth justice facility in Canterbury.
Luxon defends leadership
Luxon defends leadership
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has mounted a defence of his leadership, reminding people he rebuilt the National Party after "a state of civil war".
Drug dealer set to lose $650k in assets
Drug dealer set to lose $650k in assets
More than $500,000 of riches from organised crime could be stripped from a Wellington methamphetamine dealer after a court order, while his children also face seizures, police say.
Bravery award for boy who tried to stop assault on dad
Bravery award for boy who tried to stop assault on dad
A 12-year-old boy who tried to stop a neighbour's prolonged attack on his father says he wouldn't wish the "horrible experience" on anyone.
Trump in new photos from Epstein's estate
Trump in new photos from Epstein's estate
Congressional Democrats in the US have released 19 new images from the estate of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including photos of now-President Donald Trump.
Charles shares milestone in cancer journey
Charles shares milestone in cancer journey
King Charles III has revealed his doctors can reduce his treatment for cancer in the new year, describing the moment as a "blessing" and testament to remarkable medical advances.
Another ferry fail shows tug needed: union
Another ferry fail shows tug needed: union
An Interislander ferry has dodged a bullet after suffering a technical failure - proof to the govt that an emergency tug should be retained, a union says.
Suspicious crash sparks homicide inquiry
Suspicious crash sparks homicide inquiry
A homicide investigation is under way after a man's death in Rotorua.
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Apology to pregnant woman who waited six hours in ED in pain
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Apology to pregnant woman who waited six hours in ED in pain
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) has apologised after a pregnant woman in significant pain had to wait for more than six hours for treatment at Dunedin Hospital’s emergency department.
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Never too old to learn
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Ex-teacher university’s oldest PhD graduate
Peter Duncan is living proof that there is no age limit on curiosity and that the mind never really retires.
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HNZ to meet embattled OHL board
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HNZ to meet embattled OHL board
An embattled Dunedin health and social service has fronted Health New Zealand officials for crisis talks this week.
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Delay over Enterprise Dunedin disappoints
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Delay over Enterprise Dunedin disappoints
Delayed decision-making about the future of Enterprise Dunedin has annoyed a former city councillor.
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Governance structure changes criticised
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Governance structure changes criticised
Adjustments to the Dunedin City Council governance structure to accommodate Cr Lee Vandervis did not delight all of his colleagues.
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Life ‘non-stop’ since artist’s work went viral
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Life ‘non-stop’ since artist’s work went viral
A simple, soft and gentle sketch that illustrated a moment of empathy after one of New Zealand’s most horrific attacks propelled a Dunedin artist’s career to new heights.