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Dunedin teen made mosque bomb threat while playing violent video game

Kilbirnie Mosque in Wellington. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Dunedin teen made mosque bomb threat while playing violent video game

A Dunedin teenager threatened to blow up a mosque while playing a first-person-shooter video game, it has been revealed.

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Curious tale of whale bone necklace

The wasekaseka necklace which is heading to Australia. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Curious tale of whale bone necklace

A wasekaseka necklace made of whale bone which washed up on one of the United Kingdom’s most remote but inhabited islands is now headed for Australia after its former Queenstown-based owner got his...

Partners aim to lift diabetes care

As part of events to mark World Diabetes Day today, the University of Otago and Ngāti Hine Health Trust have joined forces in a bid to improve diabetes care for Māori.

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Researchers recognised for their works’ global impact

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Researchers recognised for their works’ global impact

Four Otago researchers have received Health Research Council (HRC) awards for their transformative health interventions that have have led to significant real-world benefits on a global scale.

Expulsion from Te Pāti Māori 'a joke'

Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris. Photo: RNZ

Expulsion from Te Pāti Māori 'a joke'

Newly independent MPs Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi have had their first day back in Parliament since being expelled from Te Pāti Māori.

Two dead, 18 hurt after truck ploughs into market

A light truck has crashed into a market in South Korea, ploughing along a passageway lined with stalls before coming to a halt, killing two people and injuring 18, according to officials.

Tunnel Beach track back after year

Phase one repairs to Dunedin’s Tunnel Beach track have been completed and the popular walkway...

Tunnel Beach track back after year

More than a year after being extensively damaged, Dunedin’s "spectacular" Tunnel Beach track will officially reopen today.

Otago Uni-led conference to focus on improving cities

Philippa Howden-Chapman. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Otago Uni-led conference to focus on improving cities

Building healthier, more resilient cities in the face of challenges posed by climate change will be the focus of an international conference on urban health to be co-hosted by the University of...

Fish and chips not so cheap now

The cost of fish and chips has risen 154% between September 2005 and September 2025. Photo: Getty...

Fish and chips not so cheap now

What used to be a cheap and cheerful takeaway is now leaving hungry customers with a hefty bill.

Another former senior cop on leave

Former deputy commissioner Chris de Wattignar Photo: NZ Police

Another former senior cop on leave

Another former senior leader at police is on leave from his job following a scathing report into how police handled allegations of sex offending by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.

Regulatory Standards Bill passes final hurdle

The bill's primary champion, David Seymour, says the legislation is about avoiding putting costs...

Regulatory Standards Bill passes final hurdle

By Russell Palmer of RNZ The Regulatory Standards Bill has passed with the backing of the coalition parties.

Man taking photos of rescue falls into sea

A person is rescued after getting into trouble at the Whiritoa blowhole in Coromandel. Photo: NZ...

Man taking photos of rescue falls into sea

Emergency crews rescuing two people had to come to the aid of a third who was taking photos of the incident.

Brooking directs rare query to non-ministerial MP

Dunedin MP Rachel Brooking during Question Time on Tuesday. Image: Parliament TV

Brooking directs rare query to non-ministerial MP

Dunedin MP Rachel Brooking questioned the chairperson of the Environment Committee about the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill.

Tongariro blaze: controlled burn ruled out as cause

The fire impacted varied terrain including, sub-alpine scrub, alpine scrub, wetlands, frost flats...

Tongariro blaze: controlled burn ruled out as cause

Fire and Emergency NZ has confirmed a "controlled burn" in the vicinity of a massive wildfire in Tongariro National Park was not the cause.

'Dumbest thing I've done': Top cop owns up to speeding ticket

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo: RNZ

'Dumbest thing I've done': Top cop owns up to speeding ticket

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has admitted he was "away with the fairies" when he was pulled over for speeding last week.

Jenny-May to leave Breakfast show

Jenny-May Clarkson has presented Breakfast since 2020 and will leave the role on November 21....

Jenny-May to leave Breakfast show

Breakfast co-host Jenny-May Clarkson will leave her role at the morning show later this month after TVNZ announced plans to "refresh" the programme in 2026.

Critical injuries in Canterbury highway crash

Critical injuries in Canterbury highway crash

At least one person has been critically injured after a serious crash which has closed part of State Highway 7 in the Hurunui district.

Bottle-O scales back bid to increase hours

An opposed off-licence renewal application for Bottle-O Cumberland was heard by Dunedin's&nbsp...

Bottle-O scales back bid to increase hours

A liquor store in the heart of Dunedin’s student quarter has trimmed back plans to extend its opening hours but questions remain about whether it is doing enough to reduce alcohol harm in the area.

'Spectacular' Dunedin track to reopen in time for summer

A popular walking track to an iconic Dunedin beach will reopen tomorrow in time for the busy summer visitor season after extensive repair work.

Released Epstein email says Trump 'knew about the girls'

The Epstein case has dogged Donald Trump for months, upsetting even his own political supporters,...

Released Epstein email says Trump 'knew about the girls'

House Democrats have released emails which they said raised new questions about President Donald Trump's relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and how much he knew about his abuse of underage girls.

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