Health NZ interim CEO appointed to role full-time
Health NZ's interim chief executive Dr Dale Bramley has just been officially appointed to the top job for a three-year term.
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NZ vaccination rate low among high income countries
NZ vaccination rate low among high income countries
Between 2010 and 2019, progress in increasing vaccinations stalled and even reversed in some countries, including in 21 of 36 high-income countries such as Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK...
Renewed calls to end colony-cage egg farms
Renewed calls to end colony-cage egg farms
There are renewed calls from animal rights advocates for an end to colony-cage egg farms.
National Infrastructure Plan sets vision for next 30 years
National Infrastructure Plan sets vision for next 30 years
The draft National Infrastructure Plan is challenging the government to "lift its game" on project planning, saying it has often been "short-term and reactive".
Disgraced teacher's victim suffered 'deep and long-lasting' effects
Disgraced teacher's victim suffered 'deep and long-lasting' effects
An ex-Dunedin high-school teacher has been sentenced to home detention after being convicted of his 26th indecency against former pupils.
Strikes didn't destroy Iran nuclear programme: intel report
Strikes didn't destroy Iran nuclear programme: intel report
US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities did not destroy the Iranian nuclear programme and may have only set it back by months, according to an intelligence evaluation.
Skater attacks pedestrian with board after collision
Skater attacks pedestrian with board after collision
A skateboarder allegedly assaulted a pedestrian with his board after knocking them over in central Dunedin, police say.
Should people on $200k be able to claim NZ Super?
Should people on $200k be able to claim NZ Super?
More than 9000 people aged over 65 earn over $200k a year, and another 33,000 earn $100k to $200k - and the Retirement Commissioner says it's fair to ask whether they should be able to claim NZ Super as well.
Govt was advised not to buy rail-enabled ferries
Govt was advised by Treasury not to buy rail-enabled ferries
Treasury advised the government not to buy rail enabled Cook Strait ferries three weeks before it announced it would.
Hunt on after ram-raid at Christchurch diner
Hunt on after ram-raid at Christchurch diner
Police are hunting the burglars who broke into a Christchurch business early today.
Veteran radio journalist Garry Ahern dies
Veteran radio journalist Garry Ahern dies
Veteran sports broadcaster Garry Ahern has died aged 75.
Council unlocks land for up to 17,000 homes
Council unlocks land for up to 17,000 homes in Canterbury
Land for up to 17,000 new homes in the Waimakariri district will be unlocked - but there is no room for an 850-home development at Ohoka.
One critical after Auckland house fire
One critical after Auckland house fire
A person has been taken to Middlemore Hospital with critical burns after a house fire in Auckland overnight.
Trump drops f-bomb in ceasefire rant
Furious Trump drops f-bomb in ceasefire rant
US President Donald Trump has lashed Israel with an obscenity in an extraordinary outburst amid early ceasefire violations.
Israel accuses Iran of ceasefire violations, orders strikes
Israel accuses Iran of ceasefire violations, orders strikes
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said yesterday he had ordered the military to strike Tehran in response to what he said were missiles fired by Iran.
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Claim pair ‘turned on’ mayor rejected
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Claim pair ‘turned on’ mayor rejected
City councillors have traded barbs over who was to blame for the swift demise of Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich’s team of allies.
Inaugural Gold Coast to Dunedin flight welcomed
Inaugural Gold Coast to Dunedin flight welcomed
The first passenger off the inaugural flight from the Gold Coast was left stunned when she was greeted at Dunedin Airport by a media scrum and raucous applause.
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Kitten abuser no ‘Jeffrey Dahmer type’
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Kitten abuser no ‘Jeffrey Dahmer type’
A man who kicked a kitten and mutilated its corpse told police he’s no Jeffrey Dahmer.
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Govt invests $76.7m in search and rescue
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Govt invests $76.7m in search and rescue
More than $70 million in government search and rescue investment will help organisations continue to save lives, Dunedin groups say.
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Dunedin lawyer charged with doctoring invoices
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Dunedin lawyer charged with doctoring invoices
The career of a Dunedin lawyer hangs in the balance after they were charged with doctoring invoices to obtain $1600.