Coalition holds narrow majority in latest poll
There has been no post-Budget bump for the coalition government in a new poll.
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Elderly being driven into homelessness: advocate
Elderly being driven into homelessness: advocate
Increasing numbers of people aged 65-plus are living on the streets as a result of falling home ownership rates and soaring costs, a housing advocate says.
'South Island falcon taxi' ferries injured bird to Dunedin
'South Island falcon taxi' ferries injured bird to Dunedin
A NZ falcon found seriously injured on a Canterbury highway was saved by a team of “bird taxi” drivers who rushed it to the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital hundreds of kilometres away.
Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire
Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire
Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in internet culture, has now amassed a fortune that has made him the world's first trillionaire.
Former Otago coach at centre of investigation as players drown
Former Otago coach at centre of investigation as players drown
Former Otago Nuggets and Tall Blacks coach Tab Baldwin is at the centre of an investigation into the deaths of two basketball players in the Philippines.
Wasted man attacks Dunedin bar manager
Intoxicated man attacks Dunedin bar manager
A Dunedin bar manager was socked in the face when an allegedly drunk and drugged-up patron began to rain down blows on him.
Police officer facing objectionable material charge
Police officer facing objectionable material charge
An Auckland-based police officer faces charges of possessing objectionable material including a "rape image", child sexual exploitation material and bestiality.
Support advocates call for drastic changes
Support advocates call for drastic changes
As the submission deadline nears for the Disability Support Services (DSS) Bill, people with disabilities, their families and advocates are calling for drastic changes.
'Human errors' led to police giving woman's address to ex-partner
'Human errors' led to police giving woman's address to ex-partner
A woman says her family's safety was put at risk after police mistakenly released their address to her ex-partner who is subject to a protection order.
Nonverbal child left locked in school van for hours
Nonverbal child left locked in school van for hours
The Ministry of Education is urgently seeking answers after a nonverbal boy with autism was left in a Ritchies van for hours.
Fewer regions for Otago medical school placements
Fewer regions for Otago medical school placements
Otago medical students will have three fewer regions to choose from when it comes to their placements from 2029.
Search for missing man in Lake Tekapo
Search for missing man in Lake Tekapo
Police will continue searching for a missing man in Lake Tekapo this morning.
Nocturnal creatures take the spotlight
Nocturnal creatures take the spotlight
Nocturnal creatures will come alive at this year’s Dunedin Midwinter Carnival.
Senior Dunedin public servant attacked partner
Senior Dunedin public servant who attacked ex-partner keeps identity secret
A senior public servant has been told never to drink again after a sustained attack on his former partner.
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Dunedin businessman says rape accuser 'acting' in video
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Dunedin businessman says rape accuser 'acting' in video
A Dunedin businessman facing rape charges has a medical condition affecting his genitals which he would not want the accuser to see, his lawyer said.
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Man in court after stolen pounamu 'brazenly paraded'
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Man in court after stolen pounamu 'brazenly paraded'
A Dunedin man arrested last year after police seized a huge haul of pounamu has finally been charged in relation to the taonga.
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Baby killer back behind bars
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Baby killer back behind bars
A man who killed a 7-month-old baby is back in prison after using drugs while on parole.
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South to get 'game-changing' cancer blood test
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South to get 'game-changing' cancer blood test
A "game changing" blood test aimed at identifying people with colorectal cancer quicker and reducing New Zealand’s colonoscopy waiting lists is about to be rolled out across Otago and Southland.
Man and machine team up to fell pine
Man and machine team up to fell pine
An arborist (right, wearing orange) clings to the trunk of a pine as a branch he has cut is lowered by crane.
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Anger at Wakari decision
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Anger at Wakari decision
Angry staff in a troubled Dunedin mental health ward fear it could be closed instead of refurbished.