Auckland mayor sworn in, lashes out at government
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown and the city's 19 councillors were sworn into office on Friday evening.
Surge in MMR vaccine demand reported
Surge in MMR vaccine demand reported
Pharmac is reporting a surge in demand for the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, but is confident it has more than enough stockpiled, if the outbreak spreads.
UN resolution supports Morocco's claim to Western Sahara
UN resolution supports Morocco's claim to Western Sahara
The UN Security Council adopted a resolution today stating that genuine autonomy for Western Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty could be the most feasible solution to Rabat's 50-year conflict.
Destruction left as hurricane begins to dissipate
Destruction left as hurricane begins to dissipate
Melissa, one of the strongest storms on record to make landfall in the Caribbean, began to dissipate today after sowing devastation across much of Jamaica.
Denuclearisation of peninsula a 'pipe dream', North Korea says
Denuclearisation of peninsula a 'pipe dream', North Korea says
North Korea said that denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula, which South Korea said will be discussed in a summit with China later that day, is an unrealisable "pipe dream".
Low measles immunity levels putting babies at risk
Low measles immunity levels putting babies at risk
Low levels of immunity against measles among women of child-bearing age are putting babies at risk, warns one public health expert.
Close eye on Whakaari/White Island after two eruptions
Close eye on Whakaari/White Island after two eruptions
Volcanologists will be monitoring Whakaari/White Island over the weekend in the wake of two short-lived eruptions.
Hundreds of men rounded up and shot
Hundreds of men rounded up and shot
Fighters riding camels rounded up a couple of hundred men near the Sudanese city of al-Fashir at the weekend and brought them to a reservoir.
Man avoids jail after killing neighbour
Man avoids jail after killing neighbour
Bonny Anthony Temple may have been a good, law-abiding citizen, but he was still capable of taking a life.
Water safety reminder after 54 drownings this year
Water safety reminder after 54 drownings this year
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) is asking people to play their part to prevent more tragedies, following 54 drownings this year.
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Alternative cycleway ‘far better solution'
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Alternative cycleway ‘far better solution'
A new cycleway route in Dunedin could be pitched as an alternative to the beleaguered Albany St project, which remains under a legal cloud.
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Mayor, councillors sworn in to office
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Mayor, councillors sworn in to office
Dunedin could be the best place to live in New Zealand — a magnet for people attracted by an unrivalled lifestyle and opportunities, the city’s new mayor says.
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Man who abandoned friend to die denied early release
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Man who abandoned friend to die denied early release
A man who left his friend of 15 years for dead after a drunken crash will spend at least another year behind bars.
Multiple crews attend fire in roof
Multiple crews attend fire in roof
Firefighters work on the roof of a Bush Rd property in Mosgiel after a blaze broke out in its roof space.
Led on ‘short foot chase’
Led on ‘short foot chase’
An allegedly intoxicated man causing chaos in the main street of an Otago town attempted to flee police when they were transporting him to court.
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Council club drink prices raise concern
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Council club drink prices raise concern
The Dunedin City Council has come under fire for "concerningly low prices for alcohol" at its staff-only social club — including $4 beer.
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Former councillors farewelled
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Former councillors farewelled
Intelligent, passionate and "occasionally annoying" — Dunedin city councillors have eulogised their former colleagues as a new term dawns.
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Appliance fraudster made to pay
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Appliance fraudster made to pay
A Dunedin builder who ripped off an appliance store to the tune of $20,000 is yet to pay back a cent.
The family that feeds Dunedin
The family that feeds Dunedin
In an industry where trends come and go, the Gianone family’s steadfast Italian restaurant Etrusco has become part of the Dunedin story.
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5300 claims so far for wind damage
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5300 claims so far for wind damage
Claims continue to roll in from last week’s wind event with thousands coming from the South.