English standards for visas tightened
English standards for visas tightened
The government is extending the minimum English language requirements under the Accredited Employer Work Visa.
Elderly man medically forbidden after errant driving
Elderly man medically forbidden after errant driving
A man in his 90s has been medically forbidden to drive after running red lights, mounting the kerb and travelling the wrong way on Dunedin streets.
Man taken to hospital after 'bottling'
Man taken to hospital after 'bottling' amid disorder at Milton party
A man was bottled and transported to Dunedin Hospital with injuries after a 21st party at a rural Otago rugby club erupted into violence, police say. Acting Senior Sergeant Iain Notman, of Dunedin,...
Entertainer Dame Jools Topp dies
Entertainer Dame Jools Topp dies
Dame Jools Topp has died after a battle with breast cancer. As one half of the Topp Twins with sister Lynda, she brought joy to generations of Kiwis.
Name suppression for Dunedin murder-accused
Name suppression for Dunedin murder-accused
A man accused of a murder in suburban Dunedin has been granted temporary name suppression.
Person dies on beach after boat capsizes in Kaikōura
Person dies on beach after boat capsizes in Kaikōura
One person is dead after a boat capsized in Kaikōura.
Stuart Nash now a NZ First candidate
Stuart Nash now a NZ First candidate
Former Labour Minister Stuart Nash is switching allegiances to New Zealand First.
Sexual abuse survivor support services funding to be redirected
Sexual abuse survivor support services funding to be redirected
Hundreds of sexual abuse survivors could soon lose access to counselling.
Person dies after crash near Lake Tekapo
Person dies after crash near Lake Tekapo
A person has died following a serious crash near Lake Tekapo.
Labour apology for 'duck faced horse' comment
Labour apology for 'duck faced horse' comment
Labour's finance spokesperson has apologised to the Finance Minister after audio of her calling Nicola Willis a "duck-faced horse" was leaked to media.
'She shouldn't have been there': Coroner rules on Ruapehu fall
'She shouldn't have been there': Coroner rules on Ruapehu fall
A first-time mountaineer had a deadly fall on Mt Ruapehu, after her group pressed on in dangerous conditions that nobody questioned, a coroner has found.
Formal complaint made about school curriculum rewrite
Formal complaint made about school curriculum rewrite
A former Education Ministry staffer has asked a Parliamentary committee to rein in the government's curriculum changes.
Searching for vintage treasure
Searching for vintage treasure
Hundreds turned out to hunt for clothing treasures at the be-loved Vintage and Pre-Loved Market at the weekend.
Alleged murderer to appear in court
Alleged murderer to appear in court
A man charged with murder is set to appear in the Dunedin District Court today, after a death in the city on Friday evening.
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90kg tuna from area set to be marine reserve
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90kg tuna from area set to be marine reserve
Another hefty bluefin tuna has been caught off the Dunedin coast, but the big catches may become even harder to bag, as some of the fishing area will soon move into a marine reserve where fishing...
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Survey findings suggest no mandate for govt tobacco policies
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Survey findings suggest no mandate for govt tobacco policies
Findings of a new survey show New Zealanders share the concerns of health researchers about the covert influence the tobacco industry exerts on government policy, and the resounding failure of...
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Council to consider gymnastics funding
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Council to consider gymnastics funding
A funding boost to the tune of $100,000 a year could help secure the future of gymnastics in Dunedin, councillors have been told.
Lantern-making for carnival begins
Lantern-making for carnival begins
Cocoons have been created.
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600 birds of a feather flock together at show
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600 birds of a feather flock together at show
Poultry, caged birds, waterfowl and pigeons were well-represented in a Dunedin show at the weekend.
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Minister ‘hiding behind percentages’ on road changes
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Minister ‘hiding behind percentages’ on road changes
Suggestions by the government Mosgiel traffic congestion and trucks in the main street are not much to worry about have been panned.