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
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.
Dairy worker injured in Christchurch robbery
Dairy worker injured in Christchurch robbery
Police are searching for several people after a Christchurch dairy was held up and a worker allegedly stabbed on Tuesday morning.
Seymour hits out at principal over mouldy school lunches
Seymour hits out at principal over mouldy school 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, both 11, sort through recycled bicycles during an Enviroschools Hui at Southern Youth...
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‘Extremely strong’ links to accused
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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
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
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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 (ORC), at least one city councillor believes.
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News of hoiho death marks start to set net hearing
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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
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
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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: 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
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
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
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
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.