New citizens
New citizens
Sixty-five people became New Zealand citizens at a citizenship ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall yesterday.
Plea made for more dementia facilities
Plea made for more dementia facilities
A Wānaka man caring for his wife, who has dementia, wants the govt to explain what it plans to do about the "desperate shortage" of dementia-level care facilities in southern regions.
Files to stay online after victims’ names removed
Files to stay online after victims’ names removed
The Jeffrey Epstein files will remain online after victims of the disgraced financier said the US Department of Justice had committed to "expeditiously" scrubbing their identities in case notes publicly available.
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‘We believe in kotahitanga’
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‘We believe in kotahitanga’
In the spirit of unity, Kāi Tahu have ventured north to mark Waitangi Day on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds alongside other iwi for the first time in years.
Theatre company readies for Fringe Festival debut
Theatre company readies for Fringe Festival debut
JCR Productions actors attend the launch of the 2026 Dunedin Fringe Festival at the Regent Theatre yesterday.
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Court’s hoiho ruling being taken as win
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Court’s hoiho ruling being taken as win
A court ruling about action to protect the nearly-extinct mainland population of hoiho has been heralded as a win by environmental charities, despite the judge ruling against their complaint.
Deer parasite trial results ‘encouraging’
Deer parasite trial results ‘encouraging’
A more accurate way to detect parasites in farmed deer could save the industry $50 million a year, researchers estimate.
Andrew out of Windsor mansion after 'humiliating' move
Andrew out of Windsor mansion after 'humiliating' move
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved out of his Windsor mansion, a royal source has confirmed, after new damaging revelations about his links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Neo-Nazi re-sentenced to jail after losing appeal
Neo-Nazi re-sentenced to jail after losing appeal
An Australian Far-right extremist has been jailed for one month after losing an appeal against his Nazi salute conviction.
PM rejects claim govt anti-Treaty
PM rejects claim govt anti-Treaty
Labour's Chris Hipkins says the govt is anti-Treaty and therefore anti-Māori, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon argues iwi leaders have worked to find "common ground".
Child hit by car in Canterbury town dies
Child hit by car in Canterbury town dies
A child has died following a serious crash in a small rural town Canterbury's Selwyn District.
Dunedin inmate boasted about coward punch attack
Dunedin inmate boasted about coward punch attack
A Dunedin prisoner coward-punched a fellow inmate leaving him unconscious for three minutes, a court has heard.
Son of Norway royal denies rape, admits lesser charges
Son of Norway royal denies rape, admits lesser charges
The son of Norway's crown princess has pleaded not guilty to rape and domestic violence but admitted to some lesser charges on the first day of his trial.
Firefighters abused by drivers over road closure
Firefighters abused by drivers over road closure
A Christchurch fire brigade is appealing to the public to have patience after its volunteers copped abuse from motorists angry about being asked to take a 15-20 minute detour due to a rockfall.
Police investigating Mandelson over Epstein leaks
Police investigating Mandelson over Epstein leaks
A police investigation has begun into Peter Mandelson, Britain's former ambassador to the US over alleged misconduct in public office, after claims he leaked market-sensitive info to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Wellington beaches closed after wastewater plant floods
Wellington beaches closed after wastewater plant floods
Untreated water has been spewing into the sea after a shutdown of the Moa Point plant - and there's no quick-fix, says Wellington Water's CEO.
Shock as killer ducks feast on Bird of the Century chicks
Shock as killer ducks feast on Bird of the Century chicks
Conservation workers were horrified to see graphic photos of pūteketeke chicks being hunted and eaten alive by mallard ducks.
Man shot by police after allegedly brandishing shotgun
Man shot by police after allegedly brandishing shotgun
A man is in a critical condition after being shot by police in Hamilton.
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa admits another attack
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa admits another attack
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has admitted to sexually attacking another woman.
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Hanmer Springs named
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Hanmer Springs named
Police have released the name of the man who died in a motorcycle crash near Hanmer Springs last week.