Veteran broadcaster Paul Henry to stand for ACT Party
Updated 12.15 pm
Veteran broadcaster Paul Henry will run as an ACT Party candidate this election, leader David Seymour announced in Auckland this morning.
Man paralysed during dental treatment still waiting for answers
Man paralysed during dental treatment still waiting for answers
Clyde MacLean walked into a clinic for his third and final dental treatment – but he was taken out in an ambulance and didn’t walk again.
US renews strikes on Iran as tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
US renews strikes on Iran as tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
Updated 12.25 pm
The US military has carried out a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran and two tankers came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump said the US was reinstating its blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and would ensure that the strategic waterway stayed open — for a fee.
Major NZ study links nitrate in water to premature births
Major NZ study links nitrate in water to premature births
A massive new study of more than 750,000 births nationwide has found an average of 120 premature births each year could be attributed to nitrate in drinking water.
National sinks to lowest level under Luxon
National sinks to lowest level under Luxon
National has slumped to its lowest level of support since Christopher Luxon became leader, while the fledgling Opportunity Party has surged to within a whisker of Parliament.
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Council confirms CEO misconduct finding
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Council confirms CEO misconduct finding
The Dunedin City Council has been forced to admit chief executive Sandy Graham engaged in misconduct.
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Price of abridged drone show $241,000
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Price of abridged drone show $241,000
A $241,000 price tag accompanied Dunedin City Council’s drone show which was hampered by a last-minute cancellation.
Council dives into pool repairs
Council dives into pool repairs
Dunedin City Council’s aquatics manager Mark Weatherall sits in Moana Pool’s drained dive pool holding a depth tile, while assets and maintenance teams’ leader John Creasey works below.
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Car use falling on higher fuel costs, data analyst says
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Car use falling on higher fuel costs, data analyst says
Dunedin drivers stung by higher fuel prices are increasingly leaving their cars at home in favour of walking, cycling or taking the bus.
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Mercy staff re-wear the past to celebrate the future
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Mercy staff re-wear the past to celebrate the future
Staff of a Dunedin hospital donned the healthcare uniforms of yesteryear to celebrate their past, present and future.
Building bridges
Building bridges
A pile driver operates in St Andrew St yesterday as part of the new Dunedin hospital build.
Kiwi screen great Sam Neill dead at 78
Kiwi screen great Sam Neill dead at 78
New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill has died at the age of 78, his family has announced in a statement.
One Nation slumps in latest poll
One Nation slumps in latest poll
Australian voters are realising that Pauline Hanson does not offer viable solutions to their problems, a senior minister says.
Highway reopens after critical-injury crash near Blenheim
Highway reopens after critical-injury crash near Blenheim
State Highway 1 has reopened near Blenheim after a closure of several hours following a serious crash this afternoon.
No powers to suspend licences of drivers who need to resit tests: NZTA
No powers to suspend licences of drivers who need to resit tests: NZTA
NZTA has confirmed it has no powers to suspend the licences of up to 650 drivers who must resit their tests following an investigation into driver testing officers.
Former parking boss ‘lied to court’ in $25m dispute, lawyer says
Former parking boss ‘lied to court’ in $25m dispute, lawyer says
The former South Island boss of New Zealand’s largest carpark management company has been described as “untrustworthy, devious and devoid of a moral compass".
Aussie universities to face fines for failing to stamp out racism
Aussie universities to face fines for failing to stamp out racism
Australian universities will be subject to new standards requiring them to combat racism as the education minister foreshadows fines for providers that fail to stamp out the problem.
Warmer days ahead after winter chill, thunderstorms possible
Warmer days ahead after winter chill, thunderstorms possible
After a chilly weekend, most of the country can defrost this week as temperatures start to rise.
Date set for Kaikōura highway reopening
Date set for Kaikōura highway reopening after state of emergency lifted
State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday after being closed last week because of the effects of severe flooding.
More than 10,000 excess deaths during heatwave
More than 10,000 excess deaths during heatwave
European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave.