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ACT wants out of Paris Agreement, National says no

David Seymour (left) wants out of the Paris climate accord, but Christopher Luxon (right),...

ACT wants out of Paris Agreement, National says no

The ACT Party is calling for New Zealand to pull out of the "broken" Paris climate accord as long as it insists on emissions targets that are "disconnected from science".

Camilla fought off attacker with shoe, book says

Queen Camilla at an event in York last month. Photo: Reuters

Camilla fought off attacker with shoe, book says

Queen Camilla fought off a would-be attacker on a train when she was a teenager by hitting him with her shoe, according to a new book about Britain's royal family.

Taliban asks world for help after deadly quake

An Afghan man looks for his belongings amidst the rubble of a collapsed mudbrick home in Dara...

Taliban asks world for help after deadly quake

One of Afghanistan's worst quakes has killed more than 800 people and injured at least 2800, as rescuers struggle to reach remote areas and the Taliban asks the world for help.

Wheelchair user helped to safety in St Clair fire

Fire crews at the scene in Coughtrey St this morning. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Wheelchair user helped to safety in St Clair fire

A wheelchair-bound St Clair resident was helped to safety by firefighters after a blaze in their bathroom this morning.

Israel committing genocide in Gaza, scholars association says

Mourners during the funeral of Palestinians killed by Israeli fire while trying to receive aid on...

Israel committing genocide in Gaza, scholars association says

The world's biggest academic association of genocide scholars has passed a resolution saying the legal criteria have been met to establish Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Q&A Dunedin City Council mayoralty candidates

Q&A Dunedin City Council mayoralty candidates

The ODT asked Dunedin mayoralty candidates about navigating key challenges and their priorities.

Uni advisory group calls for tougher entry requirements

Universities Minister Shane Reti. Photo: RNZ

Uni advisory group calls for tougher entry requirements

The government has rejected an advisory group's call for a more elite university system with tougher entry requirements and a separate funding system from other tertiary institutions.

Health Minister leaves message for striking nurses

The sign said the union's strike is disrupting more than 13,000 surgeries and appointments. Photo...

Health Minister leaves message for striking nurses

Health Minister Simeon Brown has left a defiant message for nurses demonstrating outside his office.

Police, OT failed West Coast baby killed by meth-using dad - Coroner

Police, OT failed West Coast baby killed by meth-using dad - Coroner

Government agencies failed in their duty to protect a 10-month-old baby who was murdered by his father while high on methamphetamine.

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2-ply good, 3-ply bad when it’s time to flush

Clark Drainage owner Keegan Clark with a camera he uses to find blockages in Dunedin sewage pipes...

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2-ply good, 3-ply bad when it’s time to flush

One-ply toilet paper does the job — eventually — but it is far from pleasant to use.

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Accused says he would never hurt baby

A view of the Dunedin District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Accused says he would never hurt baby

A prominent sportsman accused of fracturing a baby’s bones says the allegation "just blows my mind".

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Dunedin ED wait times worst in the country

Three ambulances parked at A&E emergency department ED Dunedin Public Hospital. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Dunedin ED wait times worst in the country

A seriously ill Balclutha teenager who had to wait 15 hours to see a doctor is one of numerous horror stories emerging from Dunedin Hospital’s stretched emergency department.

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HNZ decries strikes, points to procedure delays

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HNZ decries strikes, points to procedure delays

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (HNZ) has condemned two days of nurses strikes this week, saying more than 13,000 planned procedures across the country will be postponed because of them.

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‘The toilet’ a great place to ruminate

Bryan Rougham and "the toilet" wait for the whitebait to start running at his stand on the Taieri...

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‘The toilet’ a great place to ruminate

When Bryan Roughan goes whitebaiting, he seems to spend an awful lot of time in "the toilet".

Family concerned for missing woman

Family concerned for missing woman

A Dunedin family is appealing to the public for any sightings of their sister and daughter missing from the central Auckland area.

Cultures being celebrated

Bathgate Park School pupil Anthony Coriakula, 10, from Fiji, performs with schoolmates on the...

Cultures being celebrated

In its biggest year to date, the Otago Polyfest is weaving together cultural sharing and community pride.

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Dunedin ED wait times ‘grim’

Dr John Chambers. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Dunedin ED wait times ‘grim’

A lack of resources and "a lack of accountability" has led to Dunedin Hospital’s emergency department (ED) becoming one of the worst-performing in the country, advocates say.

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