NZ may offer Iranian footballers asylum - Seymour
The New Zealand government may offer asylum to Iranian female football players in Australia who are likely to face persecution if they return to their home country.
Showreel pitching city to film-makers, visitors
Showreel pitching city to film-makers, visitors
Dunedin is the star of a new promotional video it is hoped will attract both Hollywood and more visitors to the city.
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Ong found in breach of code
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Ong found in breach of code
Embattled councillor Benedict Ong tried to smear a witness in a conduct case he was pursuing — posing a serious risk to the Dunedin City Council’s integrity, an investigator has found.
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Boots in for ‘chaos’ magic show
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Boots in for ‘chaos’ magic show
What has four legs, loves snacks and is trained in the art of illusion and sleight of hand?
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Councillors put Hawkins, Stedman top
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Councillors put Hawkins, Stedman top
A pair of Dunedin by-election candidates have emerged as favourites among their potential colleagues.
Wild Dunedin releases programme of over 200 events
Wild Dunedin releases programme of over 200 events
A wild ride, a big old sing-song and a programme of hundreds of events — Dunedin’s nature festival is boasting something for everyone.
Indoor cricket turf to be ‘transformative’ for sport
Indoor cricket turf to be ‘transformative’ for sport
Work has begun on a new, $2.2million indoor turf facility for keen cricketers to keep playing all year round.
NZ in ninth Covid wave
NZ in ninth Covid wave
A public health expert says New Zealand is in its ninth wave of Covid-19.
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90-day trials plan sparks protest
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90-day trials plan sparks protest
A five-year employment stoush between a mental-health charity and the union has come to a head on a Dunedin street.
Schools bring in counsellors to deal with social media harm
Schools bring in counsellors to deal with social media harm
Principals of two Auckland schools say they've had to hire counsellors specifically for dealing with the harm caused to children by social media.
Woman charged a year after dog kills 4-year-old
Woman charged a year after dog kills 4-year-old
A woman has a been charged with owning a dog that caused death to a person, after the death of a child last year.
NZ faces soaring costs, long freight delays
NZ faces soaring costs, long freight delays amid Iran conflict
A freight company is warning New Zealand faces sharply higher freight prices, rising living costs, and months‑long delivery delays as the impact of the Iran conflict spreads through global supply chains.
First responder facing child exploitation charges keeps name secret
First responder facing child exploitation charges keeps name secret
A senior first responder facing child exploitation charges has elected to have a judge-alone trial.
Four teens charged with murder of Good Samaritan in Melbourne
Four teens charged with murder of Good Samaritan in Melbourne
A fourth teen has been charged with murder over the death of a good Samaritan in Melbourne, as police boost patrols in the area.
'Unbelievable': Lightning strike blows hole in window
'Unbelievable': Lightning strike blows hole in window
The night was just like any other for Lincoln couple Julia and Harry Orpwood, then “all hell broke loose”.
Teen trio clocked at 161kmh before crash
Teen trio clocked at 161kmh before crash into paddock
Three teenagers gunning their vehicle at more than 160kmh along Dunedin's Northern Motorway ended up crashing into a paddock after they spotted police up ahead.
Top porn sites cut access to Aussies
Top porn sites cut access to Aussies over age checking
One of the world's largest pornography websites has blocked Australian users days before a deadline to introduce age-verification measures.
Diabetic patient died in hospital stairway after food delay
Diabetic patient died in hospital stairway after food delay
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Defiant Luxon says no need for discussion on leadership
Defiant Luxon says no need for discussion on leadership
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he did not ask any of his ministers over the weekend if he had their support, because he did not need to.
Canterbury drowning victim was trying to save his dog
Canterbury drowning victim was trying to save his dog
Police say a man who drowned in Canterbury's Waimakariri River was trying to save his dog.