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
Updated 3.45 pm
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.
No plans for independent testing of charter school students
No plans for independent testing of charter school students
The Charter School Agency says there will be no independent testing of charter school students even though officials identified that as a potential gap last time the charter model ran.
Govt gives mental health telehealth services $10m boost
Govt gives mental health telehealth services $10m boost
A $10 million dollar boost to mental health and addiction telehealth services will allow for tens of thousands more support calls and the development of AI tools to triage callers, the Minister of...
At least 27 killed, 22 critically injured in Bangkok pub fire
At least 27 killed, 22 critically injured in Bangkok pub fire
At least 27 people have been killed in a fire at a pub in the Thai capital Bangkok, in one of the deadliest such incidents in the tourism hub in recent years.
NZ 'should be be fazed' by China's objections to defence alliance
NZ 'should be be fazed' by China's objections to defence alliance
The Foreign Minister says China might call it an act of provocation to join the Ocean of Peace Alliance, but New Zealand should not be fazed.
Police refused to intervene with violent patient, mental health staff say
Police refused to intervene with violent patient, mental health staff say
Staff at a mental health facility in Wellington say police officers stood by while a violent patient tried to break down a door and threatened to hurt them.
Dancers break it down in underground showdown
Dancers break it down in underground showdown
Backflips, windmills and even a head-spinning showdown were among moves busted out at an underground Dunedin dance-off.
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Questions over rejection of gender Bill submission
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Questions over rejection of gender Bill submission
A Dunedin woman is concerned by the ‘‘dangerously undemocratic’’ removal of submissions mentioning transgender people from feedback on the government’s controversial gender Bill.
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Value of southern suburbs increases
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Value of southern suburbs increases
Dunedin suburbs are surpassing most of New Zealand in terms of average property value growth with none dropping in value since the start of the year, data shows.
Crashed motorcycle believed to be stolen
Crashed motorcycle believed to be stolen
A rider left in a critical condition after crashing just north of Dunedin on Friday had allegedly earlier stolen the motorcycle.
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Galer’s spend on campaign over $15k
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Galer’s spend on campaign over $15k
The victor of Dunedin’s by-election spent more than $15,000 on her campaign for a seat at the council table.
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Too many bikes, just enough cyclists
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Too many bikes, just enough cyclists
A community repair shop’s overflow of bicycles meant many Dunedin riders left with some deals on wheels.
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South’s little films hit big screen
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South’s little films hit big screen
Productions as short as one minute long were given the chance to breathe on the big screen at an event celebrating grassroots film-making in the South.
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Beauty technician nails national award
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Beauty technician nails national award
A teddy bears’ picnic-themed photo shoot at the botanic gardens has netted a Dunedin nail technician two awards in a national nail art competition.
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Tabletop gamer to compete for big money
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Tabletop gamer to compete for big money
The chance to qualify for a nationwide tournament with a $10,000 cash pool was a rare opportunity for the Dunedin tabletop gaming community.