Big sinkhole swallows Bangkok street
Part of a road in Bangkok has collapsed, leaving a large sinkhole that disrupted traffic, damaged infrastructure and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area.
Drones shut down another Danish airport
Drones shut down another Danish airport
Another airport in Denmark has been forced to close due to drones in its airspace, a spokesman says, two days after another in the capital Copenhagen and one in Norway shut down.
'Brassed off': Peters misses Trump dinner
'Brassed off': Peters misses Trump dinner
The Foreign Affairs Minister couldn't get to the US president's reception for a second time because New York streets were blocked.
Cash-strapped bus driver offered more hours in return for sex
Cash-strapped bus driver offered more hours in return for sex
A solo mum struggling to make ends meet on the bus run she worked was offered more hours by the company branch manager in return for sex.
Cars banned from scenic beach
Cars banned from scenic beach
The initial proposal caused a backlash, particularly among surfers who had been riding the prized surf break for decades.
Safety group says warnings ignored before teen's death in fire
Safety group says warnings ignored before teen's death in fire
A safety advocacy group says it repeatedly warned governments about the fire risk from foam-filled furniture years before a Canterbury teenager died in a blaze at her Burnham home.
Reserve Bank governor appointment 'risky call': economist
Reserve Bank governor appointment 'risky call': economist
Picking a new governor from the other side of the world is "quite a risky call", a former Reserve Bank economist says.
Cannabis grow houses 'hidden in plain sight'
Cannabis grow houses 'hidden in plain sight'
Thirty people have been arrested, thousands of dollars seized and more than 10,000 cannabis plants destroyed in sweeping police stings.
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‘Luxing’ makes it into dictionary
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‘Luxing’ makes it into dictionary
Do you lux, hoover or vacuum?
Vehicles banned from scenic Cape Palliser beach
Vehicles banned from scenic Cape Palliser beach
The initial proposal caused a backlash, particularly among surfers who had been riding the prized surf break for decades.
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ORC should fund helicopter itself: Kelliher
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ORC should fund helicopter itself: Kelliher
An Otago regional councillor has poured scorn on a proposal concerning the council’s financial assistance to an "incredible" rescue helicopter service.
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New council may try to stop cycleway: Vandervis
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New council may try to stop cycleway: Vandervis
A Dunedin mayoralty candidate says he expects the next council may try to stop the planned Albany St cycleway, but staff will be keen to get on with the work.
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Pipes, pumps insufficient, manager says
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Pipes, pumps insufficient, manager says
Pipes and pumps alone will not be enough to protect South Dunedin from future flooding, the city council has been told.
Lotto 2519
Lotto 2519
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
Touch up for gables
Touch up for gables
Scaffolding is up on the roof of the Lan Yuan Dunedin Chinese Gardens for maintenance work on the gables of the main hall.
Marvellously unworldly experience
Marvellously unworldly experience
Avant-garde soundscapes were thoroughly enjoyed by a good crowd at the Chamber Music NZ concert at the Glenroy Auditorium on Tuesday night.
Gold strikes top form to cause two early upsets
Gold strikes top form to cause two early upsets
A Dunedin player caused two upsets on the first day of the South Island chess championship in the city yesterday, avenging a loss and beating a player ranked nearly 500 points higher than him.
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Motion to support homeless ‘starting point’
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Motion to support homeless ‘starting point’
Dunedin may wear the costs of supporting the city’s homeless community after getting the cold shoulder from central government, councillors say.
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ORC annual survey to be done online
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ORC annual survey to be done online
Changes are to be made to the Otago Regional Council’s annual survey, mirroring other authorities in the region.
Trump and Epstein statue removed
Trump and Epstein statue removed
A statue depicting US President Donald Trump and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein holding hands has been removed from the National Mall in Washington.