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Changes from govt ‘frustrating’
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Changes from govt ‘frustrating’
Better leadership is required from central government as seesawing administrations heap an excessive administrative burden on councils, Dunedin councillors say.
Fully Funded City Council plan will drive down costs
Fully Funded City Council plan will drive down costs
Dunedin mayoral candidate Lync Aronson, who is also running for a councillor seat, was missed from Saturday’s forum with the other mayoral candidates. Here are his...
2025 candidate forum — Dunedin City Councillors
2025 candidate forum — Dunedin City Councillors
Voters have a large field of candidates to choose from for the 14 councillor positions at the Dunedin City Council.
Two injured after car accident near Waitati
Two injured after car accident near Waitati
Emergency crews have responded to a single-vehicle crash near Waitati tonight.
Special Rigs for Special Kids
Special Rigs for Special Kids
Hundreds of families and children turned up to the Edgar Centre to celebrate and participate in the Special Rigs for Special Kids event. Otago Daily Times photographer Gregor Richardson ...
Tensions flare as thousands attend anti-migrant rallies
Tensions flare as thousands attend anti-migrant rallies
Draped in flags and shouting expletive-laden slogans, thousands of people have attended anti-immigration rallies across Australia.
NZ Drug Foundation concerned deaths, hospitalisations will rise
NZ Drug Foundation concerned deaths, hospitalisations will rise
The NZ Drug Foundation is concerned that an increased number of deaths and hospitalisations from stimulant drugs like methamphetamine and cocaine may continue to rise.
White House moves forward on plans for a Department of War
White House moves forward on plans for a Department of War
The Trump administration is advancing plans to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, after US President Donald Trump raised the prospect on Monday.
Dunedin mates releasing 'bangers' on their own terms
Dunedin mates releasing 'bangers' on their own terms
The members of London-based "Kiwi band for the world", Mild Orange, share a passion for travel and connection.
Van rolls off high peninsula road
Van rolls off high peninsula road
Occupants of a rental van have walked away unharmed after rolling off a Dunedin road.
Big rigs turn out for special kids
Big rigs turn out for special kids
Trucks from Otago and Southland assembled in Dunedin today for the return of a much-loved event.
Another truck breaks down while fighting blaze
Another truck breaks down while fighting blaze
Firefighters say shuffling long-ladder trucks around the country to fill gaps is wasting time and leaving some cities in the lurch.
Crime crackdown: more police, fewer victims, says govt
Crime crackdown: more police, fewer victims, says govt
The government says it's continuing to track ahead of its violent crime reduction target as police prepare to roll out more officers on the beat.
Auckland schools dominate Big Sing
Auckland schools dominate Big Sing
The finale of this year's Big Sing secondary schools' competition in Dunedin has come to a close, with choirs from Auckland taking the top awards.
Burst water main disrupts Green Is residents
Burst water main disrupts Green Is residents
A burst water main in Koremata St, Green Island, has caused some disruption to residents and motorists.
Salads, coleslaws recalled due to presence of metal
Salads, coleslaws recalled due to presence of metal
Batches of selected salads and coleslaws sold at New Zealand supermarkets have been recalled because of the presence of metal.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Mosgiel
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Mosgiel
A pedestrian has suffered moderate injuries after being stuck by a vehicle in Mosgiel, police say.
Officer and dog injured after glass thrown: police
Officer and dog injured after glass thrown: police
An officer and his dog have been injured after a man threw shards of glass at them, police say.
Same-sex marriages up as overall figures fall
Same-sex marriages up as overall figures fall
While fewer couples are tying the knot overall, same-sex unions have grown.
Dozens of firearms missing as 4 people charged
Dozens of firearms missing as 4 people charged
Four people have been charged as police investigate firearms being resold into the black market.