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Over 30 arrests at banned Istanbul Pride

At least 30 people were detained in central Istanbul. Photo: Getty Images

Over 30 arrests at banned Istanbul Pride

Turkish police detained at least 30 people in central Istanbul as they tried to take part in a Pride March, which authorities had banned as part of a years-long clampdown on LGBTQ+ events, an...

Starmer, Glastonbury slam on-stage anti-Israel chants at festival

Bobby Vylan performs during Bob Vylan's set at Glatonbury yesterday. Photo: Getty Images

Starmer, Glastonbury slam on-stage anti-Israel chants at festival

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Glastonbury organisers said today they were appalled by on-stage chanting against the Israeli military during a performance at the festival...

Secrecy surrounds arrest of prominent New Zealander

Secrecy surrounds arrest of prominent New Zealander

Secrecy surrounds the arrest of a prominent New Zealander.

Officers scratched after man's aggression in restaurant: police

Officers scratched after man's aggression in restaurant: police

A man allegedly scratched two officers after assaulting members of the public and acting aggressively inside a Dunedin restaurant, police say.

Netanyahu sees Iran outcome opening door to Gaza hostage return

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: Reuters

Netanyahu sees Iran outcome opening door to Gaza hostage return

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the 12-day war with Iran had created opportunities for Israel.

Christchurch rest home not first to lose patient

Christchurch woman not the first dementia patient to go missing in NZ this year

A man whose wife went missing from a rest home while in respite care for dementia last month was horrified to learn of Christchurch woman Elisabeth Nicholls' death.

Govt looks to electronic monitoring of asylum seekers

Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ

Govt looks to electronic monitoring of asylum seekers

The government wants to electronically monitor some asylum seekers and migrants, and is preparing for mass arrivals of asylum seekers by plane.

Harsher sentences not effective deterrent for first responder attacks: Labour

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says the sentencing reforms were about restoring real...

Harsher sentences not effective deterrent for first responder attacks: Labour

Labour says tougher sentences for those who attack first responders are not an effective deterrent.

'Big character' killed by falling tree

Peter Lines was hit by a tree while clearing flood damage. Photo: Supplied

'Big character' killed by falling tree

The man killed by a falling tree during floods across the South Island was a fifth generation hop farmer and "big character" in both the industry and his region.

Home surrounded in Tasman flooding

The couple said they were prepared for the weather that hit the top of the South Island last week...

Home surrounded in Tasman flooding

From State Highway 60, Pouesi and Hillary Fitisemanu's Riwaka home was completely surrounded by water this weekend.

New 'rules of engagement' with alcohol lobby

LAPs give local communities more input into licensing decisions. Photo: Getty Images

New 'rules of engagement' with alcohol lobby

New "rules of engagement" for health officials dealing with the alcohol industry are coming after a senior staffer complained a public health manager had been "way too friendly" with booze lobbyists.

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Sewage spews into South D street

Surrey St was closed as a manhole was overflowing on Saturday. PHOTOS: GERARD O’BRIEN

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Sewage spews into street

Residents of a South Dunedin street resorted to defecating in bags after its wastewater system was overwhelmed during the heavy rain on Saturday.

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Anxiety over glass, needles

Southern Football chief executive Dougal McGowan squats in front of the Kensington Oval...

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Anxiety over glass, needles

Having to check the ground for needles and broken glass before children’s matches at Dunedin’s Oval is making families increasingly anxious.

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Unelected reps should not vote: Simms

Andrew Simms. File photo: Linda Robertson

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Unelected reps should not vote: Simms

A Dunedin mayoral hopeful says unelected representatives have no place voting in city council processes.

Goodbye blue skies as another cold front approaches

Central Otago District Council crews work to clear roads at Kyeburn affected by heavy snow in the...

Goodbye blue skies as another cold front approaches

Dunedin was treated to a rare gem of a winter’s day yesterday but, unfortunately for the city, the blue skies will not be sticking around.

Lotto 2494

Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.

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Number of beds ‘unethical’

The man in his 80s was living in a cottage in a retirement village when he sought help from...

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Number of beds ‘unethical’

The number of mental health for older people beds proposed for the new Dunedin hospital is at a level which is "unethical" and potentially dangerous, a consultant geriatrician says.

Climate strategy makes ‘lot of progress’

Climate strategy makes ‘lot of progress’

In the six months since the Otago Regional Council adopted a climate strategy "a lot of progress has been made", principal strategy adviser Rebecca McLeod says.

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