More than $2b to be spent on new NZDF helicopters
Updated 2.35 pm
Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced $2 billion from the Budget has been set aside to replace the Defence Force's "aging" maritime helicopters.
Glass pieces, melted plastic: School lunch investigations continue
Glass pieces, melted plastic: School lunch investigations continue
The Ministry of Primary Industries has investigated 17 food safety complaints in the School Lunch Collective's lunch programme in term one of this year, 12 of which are ongoing investigations.
Fenz breached firefighter's rights accessing bank account
Fenz breached firefighter's rights accessing bank account
A Christchurch firefighter who helped pool his colleagues’ meal allowances so they could cook meals on shift has been cleared of any wrongdoing after his employer accused him of misusing the money.
Trump posts AI image of himself as pope
Trump posts AI image of himself as pope
President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated photo showing himself as the pope ahead of this week's gathering of cardinals to choose a new leader of the 1.4-billion-strong Catholic Church, and...
State of emergency lifted in Christchurch
State of emergency lifted in Christchurch
The state of emergency that was put in place in response to flooding has been lifted in Christchurch, but it remains in place for Banks Peninsula.
Labor claims landslide win in Australian election
Labor claims landslide win in Australian election
Anthony Albanese says Australia has turned a corner as he celebrates an emphatic Labor landslide victory in the federal election.
Polls close as Australians await election winner
Polls close on election day as Australians await winner
Polls have closed across eastern states and the count has begun to determine the make up of Australia's next federal parliament.
Banks Peninsula residents angry lake wasn't opened earlier
Banks Peninsula residents angry lake wasn't opened earlier
Residents of a Banks Peninsula town are angry and frustrated as they say opening a nearby lake to the ocean would've mitigated flooding in the area.
Mushroom murder trial cooks up fresh revelations
Mushroom murder trial cooks up fresh revelations
The son of two alleged murder victims and estranged husband of their accused killer, has spent one-and-a-half days in the witness box.
Response praised after Canterbury floods
Response praised after Canterbury floods
The Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery has praised the community response to the severe weather over the last week.
Main road to Akaroa still closed after flooding
Main road to Akaroa still closed after flooding
The main road to Akaroa on Banks Peninsula is still blocked, days after intense rainfall flooded State Highway 75.
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Pair join contributions hike fight
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Pair join contributions hike fight
Two of Dunedin’s business giants have joined the fight against a major hike in development contributions they say will stifle the city’s growth.
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Driver 's...-scared' speeding cars will hit a child
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Driver 's...-scared' speeding cars will hit a child
A concerned school bus driver is terrified cars "screaming past at 100km an hour" will seriously hurt or kill a child if authorities continue to ignore the problem.
Mayor maintains wait and see position over cuts
Mayor maintains wait and see position over cuts
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich has heard the chorus of concern about planned cuts to the new Dunedin hospital, but will not be reigniting protest action.
Murder trial suspended
Murder trial suspended
The trial of a man accused of murdering an Auckland couple in their Ellerslie home in November 2023 has been suspended.
Ford utes recalled
Ford utes recalled
Hundreds of Ford utes are being recalled because of a problem that could cause them to crash.
PM brushes off hospital concerns
PM brushes off hospital concerns
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon yesterday defended progress on the new Dunedin hospital project, despite rising clinician concern about possible cuts to planned beds in the facility.
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Mayfair slammed amid calls for cut reversal
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Mayfair slammed amid calls for cut reversal
Disharmony in Dunedin theatre circles has hit a crescendo amid a chorus of calls for a $17.1 million council budget cut to be reversed.
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‘Keep your promise’: children to council
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‘Keep your promise’: children to council
Dunedin school children are dipping a toe in the turbulent waters of local government, asking the city council to "keep your promise" on Otago Peninsula's shared pathway.
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Benefits and opportunities of cycle trails highlighted
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Benefits and opportunities of cycle trails highlighted
Dunedin risks missing out on a significant tourism boost if it does not connect to Otago’s sprawling cycle trail network.