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Call for urgency on lead paint issue

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Call for urgency on lead paint issue

A Dunedin City Council by-election candidate who used to chair a committee responsible for regulatory matters is calling for urgency to resolve a thorny issue affecting redevelopment.

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The best summer we didn’t have

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The best summer we didn’t have

Some like it hot, some like it not.

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Work on Mosgiel park and ride set to start

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Work on Mosgiel park and ride set to start

Work on Mosgiel’s park and ride will begin in the coming weeks despite initial expectations the project would be complete this month.

Extreme heat found to raise stroke risk

Extreme heat found to raise stroke risk

While most of us enjoy a hot day, new research has revealed extreme heat can increase the risk of having a stroke and dying.

Solar installation a 'red tape nightmare'

David Seymour has released his letter to Pharmac's board chair setting out his expectations for...

Solar installation a 'red tape nightmare'

The Regulation Minister is taking aim at what he says is excessive red tape around rooftop solar that makes it too hard for home-owners and businesses to set up panels.

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Dunedin cruise passengers unsure what to do

Azamara Onward (left) and Carnival Splendorfront at Port Chalmers in February. A total of 110,000...

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Dunedin cruise passengers unsure what to do

Many cruise ship passengers are arriving in the centre of Dunedin without knowing what to do, a meeting has been told.

Woman high on meth left baby on road after realising it was in stolen car

Caregiver Theresa Anne Johnson, 59, leaves the Hamilton District Court this afternoon after being...

Woman high on meth left baby on road after realising it was in stolen car

A woman high on methamphetamine stole a car before discovering it had a baby strapped in the back seat, so she pulled over, left the infant on the side of the road and drove off.

Judges taken by joyousness, impact of PhD thesis

University of Otago PhD graduate Dr Mere Taito has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Tracey
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Judges taken by joyousness, impact of PhD thesis

An Otago PhD graduate has won a prestigious Australian thesis award, with an academic work that ‘‘breaks the mould of what a PhD can be’’ and struck the judges with its ‘‘joyousness’’.

Woman jailed for racist bus attack on teen

Jason directly after being attacked on the bus by Ioana Kariki in 2024. Photo: Open Justice

Woman jailed for racist bus attack on teen

The woman responsible for a brutal and racist bus attack in 2024 set fire to a building a year later and has lasting burns to her face and body.

Kiwi scientist bringing back almost-extinct snail

The Campbell's keeled glass-snail is endemic to Norfolk Island. Photo: Lucas James/DCCEEW via RNZ

Kiwi scientist bringing back almost-extinct snail

A New Zealand scientist is hoping to bring an Australian snail back from the brink of extinction.

'It'll be over quickly': Trump predicts swift end to war with Iran

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

'It'll be over quickly': Trump predicts swift end to war with Iran

US President Donald Trump predicted a swift end to the war with Iran.

Rents down for most of NZ, 'hard pill to swallow' for Lakes region

A report by the Child Poverty Action Group has found rental properties in Gore are 19% less...

Rents down for most of NZ, 'hard pill to swallow' for Lakes region

Rents have fallen in most parts of New Zealand, according to the latest data.

Boozed driver's trip home ended abruptly by power pole

The driver lost control at the Forbury Rd roundabout. Photo: Google Maps

Boozed driver's trip home ended abruptly by power pole

After work drinks ended badly for a Dunedin man when he lost control of his car and wrapped it around a power pole.

Cricket star made 'foolish mistake' in driving after drinking

Former Australian test cricketer David Warner after his last test in 2024. Photo: Getty Images

Cricket star made 'foolish mistake' in driving after drinking

One of Australia's greatest batsmen was both foolish and reckless when he drove after sharing a few glasses of wine with friends on Easter Sunday, his lawyer says.

Pew pew: Man arrested for 'shooting' cafe patrons with finger gun

Pew pew: Man arrested for 'shooting' cafe patrons with finger gun

A 47-year-old man was arrested after pretending to shoot staff and customers at a Dunedin cafe with his fingers.

'Insufficient evidence' for criminal case as police recruit showed another porn

Police lack an overall digital evidence handling system, and, so far, the funding to get one....

'Insufficient evidence' for criminal case as police recruit showed another porn

A police recruit asked unsolicited sexual questions of another recruit and showed them pornographic material on his phone while masturbating, the police watchdog has revealed.

NZ-based TikTok star faces rape charge

NZ-based TikTok star faces rape charge

A United States musician and social media star has been accused of rape, sexual violation and strangulation after an alleged incident at the Canterbury University rugby clubrooms.

Relief teacher struck off after kissing 3yr-old on lips

Ankui Gui. Photo: supplied/ Open Justice

Relief teacher struck off after kissing 3yr-old on lips

An early childhood relief teacher who kissed a 3-year-old on the lips can now be named.

'Long journey': Senior doctors settle pay claim

After 19 months of bargaining and several strikes, senior doctors have ratified a pay agreement with Health NZ.

Wealthy Aussie donors switching to One Nation

'Sick of all the red tape and s***': Wealthy Aussie donors switching to One Nation

Encouraged by billionaire Gina Rinehart, some of Australia's wealthiest voters are shifting support from the Liberal-National coalition to Pauline Hanson's One Nation party.

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