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WHO backs Ozempic-type drugs for treating obesity

WHO backs Ozempic-type drugs for treating obesity

The World Health Organization has released its first guidelines on the Ozempic-type drugs, conditionally recommending their use for long-term treatment of obesity.

Netanyahu asks for pardon in long-running corruption trial

Donald Trump has backed Netanyahu's request for a pardon from in his long-running corruption...

Netanyahu asks for pardon in long-running corruption trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appeared in court for the first time since asking the country's president for a pardon in his long-running corruption trial, a request backed by US President Donald Trump.

Arrest after dairy worker stabbed in robbery

An arrest has been made after a Christchurch dairy owner was stabbed during an aggravated robbery, police say.

Seymour hits out at principal over mouldy lunches

The school has recalled the lunches, but some had already been eaten by students. Photo: Supplied

Seymour hits out at principal over mouldy lunches

Deputy Prime Minster David Seymour has labelled the principal of the school where children ate mouldy school lunches a "frequent flyer in the media".

Sorting it out

Sorting it out

Purakaunui School pupil Millie Nicol (left) and her peer, Trinity Catholic College pupil Emilia Asoba, sort through recycled bicycles during an Enviroschools Hui in Jubilee Park.

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‘Extremely strong’ links to accused

Rajinder is accused of stabbing Gurjit Singh to death at his Liberton home. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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‘Extremely strong’ links to accused

Forensic testing at a Dunedin murder scene provided "extremely strong" links to the alleged killer, a court has heard.

Flags raised against ‘illegally occupied’ West Papua

Raising the Morning Star flag, of the proposed Republic of West Papua, in the Octagon yesterday are (from left) Dunedin city councillor Marie Laufiso, Dr Kerri Cleaver and Barbara Frame.

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‘Appropriate’ water left out of rates cap

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‘Appropriate’ water left out of rates cap

Large increases in water charges are still on the cards after the government excluded Three Waters from a proposed 4% rates cap.

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Former teacher drugged, assaulted boy, court told

Christopher Todman is on trial facing historical indecency charges from when he was a...

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Former teacher drugged, assaulted boy, court told

A former Dunedin school teacher allegedly made a group of boys bathe together and indecently assaulted and drugged one, a court has heard.

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Call for ‘major assets’ to be returned

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Call for ‘major assets’ to be returned

Dunedin should make a case to get its port and harbourside land back from the Otago Regional Council, at least one city councillor believes.

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News of hoiho death marks start to set net hearing

A hoiho / yellow eyed penguin. PHOTO: DUNEDIN WILDLIFE HOSPITAL

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News of hoiho death marks start to set net hearing

A High court fight to save the few remaining hoiho / yellow-eyed penguins on mainland New Zealand opened yesterday with news that yet another had died in a set net.

Sirens to signal can drive for a good cause

Ennie, 6, and Kirst Beadle collect food parcels during the Mosgiel Area Can and Food Drive last...

Sirens to signal can drive for a good cause

A cacophony of sirens from Dunedin’s emergency services later this week should pose no cause for concern - it is all for a good cause.

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80kmh limit proposed for part of Taieri Mouth Rd

A speed limit of 80kmh has been proposed between Brighton and Taieri Mouth, south of Dunedin....

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80kmh limit proposed for part of Taieri Mouth Rd

A reduced speed limit on a coastal road south of Dunedin is to be considered next year.

Recovering Bardot tells fans not to worry

Recovering Bardot tells fans not to worry

Former French movie star Brigitte Bardot is currently recovering and wants to reassure those concerned about her health not to worry.

Tom Phillips: battle over restrictions continues

Tom Phillips died following a shootout with police on September 8. The fugitive dad was living at...

Tom Phillips: battle over restrictions continues

A hearing challenging extensive restrictions preventing media from publishing certain details related to the investigation into Tom Phillips is under way.

Canadian charged after 15kg of meth discovered

The vacuum packed drugs were found in the Canadian's luggage, Customs says. Photo: supplied

Canadian charged after 15kg of meth discovered

A Canadian has been arrested after Customs officers found 15kg of meth in his luggage at Auckland Airport.

Rates cap policy announced

Local Government Minister Simon Watts Photo: RNZ

Rates cap policy announced

The govt's long-awaited rates cap is likely to start with minimum increases of 2% and a maximum of 4% and take effect from 2027.

Christchurch students ate mouldy lunches

Christchurch pupils ate mouldy lunches

Parents have been asked to watch for symptoms of food poisoning after students ate the mouldy meal.

Man paralysed after chest drain mistake

The man had been admitted to Auckland City Hospital following a car crash in 2022. Photo: RNZ

Man paralysed after chest drain mistake

A man who was taken to hospital with fractured ribs and bruised lungs was left a paraplegic after a chest drain was inserted incorrectly.

Cool start to summer in South

Southerners might have to wait for beach days, as temperatures have taken a dip for the start of...

Cool start to summer in South

It may be the start of meteorological summer, but the heat looks to have been dialled down in the South.

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