'100% we got it right': Minister on tsunami alerts
The Emergency Management Minister says efforts will be made to solve glitches with the country's tsunami warnings. It comes after tome people got multiple alerts overnight warning of strong and...
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Thousands turn out to farewell Ozzy Osbourne
Thousands turn out in Birmingham to farewell Ozzy Osbourne
Thousands of heavy metal fans have lined the streets of Birmingham for the funeral procession of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne.
Seal spotted feasting on eels 10km inland
Seal spotted feasting on eels 10km inland
After heavy rainfall in Coromandel, a family have spotted a seal in floodwaters on their farm, catching eels.
Canada announces plans to recognise Palestinian state
Canada announces plans to recognise Palestinian state
Canada intends to recognise a Palestinian state at a meeting of the United Nations in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced.
Vehicles stolen after NZTA database breach
Vehicles stolen after NZTA database breach
A privacy breach of an NZ Transport Agency database is suspected to have resulted in at least 13 vehicles being targeted for theft.
What's going on with tsunami phone alerts?
What's going on with tsunami phone alerts?
Many NZers were woken up by an emergency mobile alert sent out at 6.30am today but for some, the alerts have either come repeatedly or not at all.
Over 5000 shoplifting complaints not investigated
Thousands of shoplifting complaints not investigated across NZ
More than 5000 complaints of shoplifting below $500 were not forwarded for investigation while a controversial police directive was in place, documents released to RNZ reveal.
White supremacist making Christchurch mayoral bid
White supremacist Philip Arps making Christchurch mayoral bid
White supremacist Philip Arps is making a bid for the Christchurch mayoralty.
Tsunami threat extended as surges continue
Tsunami threat extended as surges continue
Updated 12.40 pm
Emergency authorities have extended a tsunami activity threat until 3pm today following yesterday's giant earthquake near Russia.
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Warning of ‘slumlord’ exploitation
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Warning of ‘slumlord’ exploitation
A Dunedin student left traumatised by her horror flatting experience has sounded a warning to civic leaders over the "unsafe" state of the city’s housing.
‘Remarkable’ award honours roots
‘Remarkable’ award honours roots
Sir Ian Taylor says he has only been able to join the likes of Walt Disney in receiving a global innovation award because he set up his company in Dunedin.
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Dunedin parking fines revenue skyrockets
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Dunedin parking fines revenue skyrockets
The Dunedin City Council is reaping the reward of skyrocketing parking fines as infringements drop and revenue rises.
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Council open to options for former theatre
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Council open to options for former theatre
The old Fortune Theatre in Dunedin is headed towards a sale, but the city council could be open to a cheap deal for a community group.
Lotto 2503
Lotto 2503
Results from last night's Lotto draw
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‘Gutted’ at lack of interest in filling shoes
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‘Gutted’ at lack of interest in filling shoes
A departing Saddle Hill Community Board stalwart says he is "gutted" at the apparent lack of interest in replacing him.
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Lead-soil rule review idea nixed
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Lead-soil rule review idea nixed
An independent review of Dunedin’s contentious rules for lead-soil testing requirements is the only "credible" way forward, a critic says.
Being away during tsunami threat hard
Being away during tsunami threat hard
A pair of Japanese exchange students in Dunedin say it is hard being away from family when natural disasters are threatening their home.
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Rape victim: 'I don’t know how I will move on from this'
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Rape victim: 'I don’t know how I will move on from this'
A Dunedin man has been jailed for his involvement in a gang-related drug ring and raping a woman on New Year’s Eve.
Book bus service reduced during maintenance
Book bus service reduced during maintenance
The beloved Dunedin book buses will be running a reduced service over the next few weeks while building maintenance is conducted at their home base in the Civic Centre.
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Bank robber said he had gun in bag
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Bank robber said he had gun in bag
A heavily disguised man robbed a bank with a hammer and passed a threatening note to the teller telling her he had a gun in his bag.