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Conflicting messages over state of Iran war

Donald Trump, with his wife Melania and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff watch...

Trump sends conflicting messages over state of Middle East war

Donald Trump predicted the war in the Middle East could be over soon, even as Iran's hardliners staged a show of loyalty to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in a sign that it was not prepared to back down any time soon.

Family of man killed in dementia unit don't want charges laid

Robin Walter Beets, 84, died in November 2023. Photo: Supplied

Family of man killed in dementia unit don't want charges laid

The death of an elderly man at a dementia unit following an altercation with another patient was a "tragic outcome that was preceded by a sudden eruption of anger without a known cause or warning", a coroner says.

Months of benefit, housing data not published by MSD

Months of benefit, housing data not published by MSD

Months' worth of social housing and benefit data haven't been published because of a broken system, and there's no fix in sight.

Man charged over fatal Port Chalmers crash pleads not guilty

Flowers have been laid at the scene of a fatal crash in Wickliffe Tce, Port Chalmers. PHOTO:...

Man charged over fatal Port Chalmers crash pleads not guilty

A man who allegedly caused a fatal crash in Port Chalmers has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and can now be named.

Almost 700,000 people forced from their homes in Lebanon

Members of the Lebanese Civil Defence inspect a damaged building after an Israeli strike on...

Almost 700,000 people forced from their homes in Lebanon

Escalating hostilities have forced nearly 700,000 people to flee their homes in Lebanon over the past week.

NZ may offer Iranian footballers asylum - Seymour

Iranian players saluting for the national anthem after being reprimanded for not singing in an...

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

A new showreel aimed at attracting film-makers to Dunedin includes James Mustapic acting in...

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

New Athenaeum Theatre general manager Ellie Swann and her 17-month-old Border collie Boots will...

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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 Festival of Nature director Carla Munro at the 3-D map of Otago Peninsula. Next...

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

A protest was held yesterday outside Able Minds’ South Dunedin office yesterday over a plan to...

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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

Freight is being disrupted due to the conflict in Iran. File photo: RNZ

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

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

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

The night was just like any other for Lincoln couple Julia and Harry Orpwood, then “all hell broke loose”.

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