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LA fires report highlights lack of resources, outdated alerts

Megan Mantia, left, and boyfriend Thomas return her damaged home after the Eaton Fire swept...

LA fires report highlights lack of resources, outdated alerts

Lack of resources and outdated policies for sending emergency alerts led to delayed evacuation warnings as flames began consuming neighbourhoods during deadly LA wildfires, a review says.

New Zealanders detained in US immigration crackdown

Two federal agents walk towards an entrance of the Broadview ICE detention facility in Illinois....

New Zealanders detained in US immigration crackdown

There are at least 15 New Zealanders currently imprisoned in the United States, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFAT) says, three of them in immigration detention.

Teaching Council investigated after complaint

Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Teaching Council investigated after complaint

Registration body the Teaching Council is being investigated over its management of procurement and conflicts of interest.

'Very terrified girl': Caregivers face numerous charges

The couple were approved caregivers for Oranga Tamariki/ Children's Ministry and face numerous...

'Very terrified girl': Caregivers face numerous charges

Warning: distressing content. A Whangārei husband and wife face numerous allegations of violence and cruelty towards children placed in their care since 2012.

Landlords woo tenants with freebies as rentals stay vacant

TradeMe's August data showed that while the national median rent remained flat at $620 a week,...

Landlords woo tenants with freebies as rentals stay vacant

A glut of vacant rentals in the capital city has shifted the dynamic between landlords and renters, with some tenants knocking close to $100 off their weekly rent.

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Super fans for Shield defence

Rugby fan Joshua Stewart is all smiles with the Ranfurly Shield in Dunedin yesterday as he gets...

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Super fans for Shield defence

Joshua Stewart is in a growing crowd of rugby supporters — they are the passively active brigade.

Peters lobs 'truth bomb' on climate change at UN

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters in New York attending a leaders' breakfast at the United...

Peters lobs 'truth bomb' on climate change at UN

New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister says the world needs to face the "elephant in the room" on global emissions, during a climate change meeting in New York.

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Funding for helicopters ‘totally unrealistic'

Half of the Helicopters Otago fleet of 10 dedicated rescue helicopters fly in tight formation...

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Funding for helicopters ‘totally unrealistic'

The funding of the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust is totally unrealistic, its operator says with mission numbers doubling in seven years.

Ready for take-off

Ready for take-off

A majestic-looking sea lion swaps the Otago Harbour for the Kitchener St helipad for a short time.

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Cost blow-out, governance doubts shared

Health Minister Simeon Brown. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Cost blow-out, governance doubts shared

The government’s financial watchdog is warning about the risks of significant cost blow-outs to the new Dunedin hospital amid concerns about Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora’s (HNZ) capabilities.

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Drugs found in hidden chamber

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Drugs found in hidden chamber

The owner of New Zealand’s first vape store has been convicted over a sophisticated cannabis grow at the former site of the Seacliff asylum.

Bells signal albatross homecoming

Rt Rev Dr Andrea McDougall. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Bells signal albatross homecoming

Bells rang throughout Dunedin yesterday, marking the homecoming of an albatross (toroa) to the mainland.

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Shearer groped woman and tried to drug friend

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Shearer groped woman and tried to drug friend

A shearer groped a woman in Ranfurly and earlier tried to drug his friend at a pub, a court has heard.

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Erratic driver ‘off rails’ on meth

The victim of gang-related torture in Nelson over missing drugs had both his toes squeezed with a...

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Erratic driver ‘off rails’ on meth

A Dunedin woman’s 24 hours of driving mayhem were caused by her being "off the rails" on meth, a court has heard.

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Dunedin woman filed fake court document

Courtney Findlater will be confined to her home for the next eight months. PHOTO: STAFF...

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Motive for filing fake document unclear, woman says

A Dunedin woman who filed a forged document with the court claims she is stumped as to why she did it.

Championships ‘a lot of fun’

Michael Bazanov, of Christchurch, is deep in thought about his next move at the 2025 South Island...

Championships ‘a lot of fun’

Michael Bazanov might look just like any other boy, but the 9-year-old plays chess like a professional.

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Fire crews in plea for newer equipment

Fireman Mike Taylor (left) and Hayden Smith, stand in front of a 30-year-old fire engine at the...

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Fire crews in plea for newer equipment

Dunedin's fire and emergency services are calling out for new equipment, after relying on 30-year-old appliances recently due to frontline trucks being out of action.

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Polytechnic considering telehealth

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Polytechnic considering telehealth

Otago Polytechnic is proposing switching to a telehealth service for its student health, leaving thousands of students unable to meet their health professional face to face.

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DCC misses out on $200k for tar work

Property services group manager, Anna Nilsen. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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DCC misses out on $200k for tar work

Consent hurdles mean the Dunedin City Council has missed out on $200,000 in government funding to help shift South Dunedin’s toxic tar.

Range of historical bottles in show

New Zealand Bottle Clubs national convener Warren Roberts holds a Bellarmine pottery wine bottle...

Range of historical bottles in show

A bull in a China shop would be a little distressing, but organisers say a bull in their 49th National Antique Bottle and Collectables Show would be "absolutely horrifying".

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