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Plea to consider ‘better alternatives’ for landfill site

Brighton Beach. PHOTO: Gregor Richardson

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Plea to consider ‘better alternatives’ for landfill site

A beautiful beach is threatened by the Dunedin City Council’s determination to build a landfill at Smooth Hill, a community advocate says.

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‘Meaningful’ climate action needed now

Bruce Mahalski, of Dunedin, wants quicker action from the city council to fight climate change....

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‘Meaningful’ climate action needed now

Business as usual is the wrong mentality for responding to a climate crisis, the Dunedin City Council has been told.

Hipkins slams Act as law changes rushed through

Chris Hipkins says equity law changes are not getting the scrutiny they deserve. Photo:&nbsp...

Hipkins slams Act as law changes rushed through

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is slamming the ACT Party for championing better lawmaking the same day the coalition rushes through law changes under urgency, calling it "absolute hypocrisy".

Businessman banned from being a company director for life

Michael Le Roy was ordered to remove stockpiled tyres from an Amberely proper in 2018 by...

Businessman banned from being a company director for life

A Christchurch based-businessman and illegal tyre dumper has been banned from being a company director for life.

Dunedin sportsman to go to trial

Dunedin sportsman set for trial on serious domestic violence charge

A high-profile Dunedin sportsman accused of serious domestic violence is set to go to trial in August.

More specialists shifting to private hospitals - report

Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

More specialists shifting to private hospitals - report

More medical specialists are leaving the public health system - or reducing their hours - to work in private hospitals, according to Medical Council data.

Home destroyed by speeding driver crashing through roof

The home of a Whangārei man in his 80s was destroyed when an allegedly stolen car landed on its...

Home destroyed by speeding driver crashing through roof

The home of a man in his 80s has been destroyed after a car flew off the road, sailed over a neighbour's unit and crashed through his roof.

$5.6m intersection needs repairs after less than a month

A new $5.6m intersection in Rolleston is uneven and needs to be repaired within a month of being...

$5.6m intersection needs repairs after less than a month

A new $5.6m intersection in Canterbury is uneven and needs repair work within a month of being sealed.

Crews return to douse smouldering shed fire

A dark plume of smoke rises from the fire on Tuesday. Photo: Angelus Parker

Crews return to douse smouldering shed fire

Firefighters tackling a commercial shed fire in Green Island overnight had to return to the scene today after the remnants started to smoulder again.

Convicted killer Mark Lundy leaves prison

Convicted killer Mark Lundy leaves prison

Convicted double murderer Mark Lundy has been released from Tongariro Prison.

Strong winds, heavy rain on way for parts of South

Another bout of severe weather for the South Island is expected to bring strong winds and some heavy rain to parts of Otago.

Act calls for inquiry into proposed social media ban

Act Party leader David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

Act calls for inquiry into proposed social media ban

The Act Party is calling for Parliament to conduct an inquiry into the harms of social media for young people, a day after a proposal from National to ban it for the same group.

Man flees police after ignoring pepper spray warnings

Man flees police after ignoring pepper spray warnings

An agitated man fled police at speed after being pulled over last night, despite a threat he would be pepper sprayed.

Abduction attempt 'every parent's worst nightmare'

An abduction attempt was made on a Rowandale School student on Monday. Photo: RNZ

Abduction attempt 'every parent's worst nightmare'

A South Auckland primary school will be holding safety talks with students today, after a stranger tried to abduct a student while he was walking home from school on Monday.

'Incomprehensible': NSW town reels after young boys killed

A rural New South Wales town is being urged to stay strong as shattered residents come to grips with the "incomprehensible" killing of two young boys.

Pakistan accuses India of 'blatant act of war'

Pakistani soldiers take security measures around the city of Muzaffarabad, Pakistan as people...

Pakistan accuses India of 'blatant act of war'

India has attacked Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir with at least eight deaths reported, and Pakistan called the assault a "blatant act of war" as the worst fighting in more than...

Cocaine with street value of $9m uncovered in South Island

More than 25kg of cocaine was seized, with a street value in excess of $9 million. Photo: NZ Police

Cocaine with street value of $9m uncovered in South Island

More than 25 kilograms of cocaine has been intercepted in Christchurch.

Person dies in South Canterbury quad bike accident

Person dies in South Canterbury quad bike accident

A person is dead following a quad bike crash in rural South Canterbury.

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Sports bodies demand leaky roof fix

Dunedin Netball general manager Lee-Anne Anderson (left) and Basketball Otago general manager...

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Sports bodies demand leaky roof fix

National sporting competitions will dodge Dunedin unless the council urgently repairs the roof of the leaky Edgar Centre, councillors have been told.

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Councillors’ conduct ‘appalling’

Mike Waddell makes a submission to the Dunedin City Council yesterday about the proposed Smooth...

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Councillors’ conduct ‘appalling’

The volunteer driver of Dunedin’s campaigning ambulance has called out councillors for showing a lack of respect and laughing while he presented at a hearing.

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