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Andy Burnham sworn in as UK's latest PM

Britain's newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham waves outside 10 Downing Street with his...

Andy Burnham sworn in as UK's latest PM

Andy Burnham has become Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, pledging to reshape its politics to deliver a new economic model and revive a nation "fed up" with a revolving door of leaders.

More than 30 police staff being investigated for sexual misconduct

More than 30 police staff being investigated for sexual misconduct

More than 30 police staff are being investigated over allegations of sexual misconduct, newly released figures reveal.

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Dunedin rated as hot spot for slips

A major slip in Maia knocked out water and all but destroyed a family home. Photo: Stephen...

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Dunedin rated as hot spot for slips

Dunedin has been identified as the region’s landslip hot spot and eight parts of the city have been singled out as potentially needing higher priority in managing risks.

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Bus arrival reliability in decline

A Ritchies bus at the Dunedin bus hub yesterday afternoon. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Bus arrival reliability in decline

Traffic congestion around the Dunedin bus hub, driver retirements, health and depleted resources have all been cited as causes for a recent spate of missed buses in Dunedin.

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Meth-plying muso appeals prison term

Michael McLeod. PHOTO: Gregor Richardson

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Meth-plying muso appeals prison term

A prominent Dunedin music figure who was jailed for paying a 15-year-old girl for sex has filed an appeal.

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Cook ‘contested figure’: author

University of Otago distinguished chair in history Prof Tony Ballantyne with his latest book,...

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Cook ‘contested figure’: author

This is a Cook book which may be unpalatable for some.

Whales continue to frolic around harbour mouth

Whales continue to frolic around harbour mouth

Whales came close enough to shore at Long Beach near Dunedin for an onlooker to hear the sound of them crashing back into the water.

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Lack of sleep worth it to see win

St Clair Golf Club professional Patrick Moore was up through the wee hours to watch Ryan Fox’s...

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Lack of sleep worth it to see win

St Clair Golf Club professional Patrick Moore spent some quality time in front of the television yesterday witnessing history.

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Clock ticking on bid to replace important weather satellite

Inspecting part of a prototype weather satellite are (from left) University of Otago physicist Dr...

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Clock ticking on bid to replace important weather satellite

In just a matter of months, an important satellite that helps forecast the weather across the southern hemisphere is due to burn up over the Pacific Ocean.

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Plan for pathology review welcomed

Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a full review into pathology services nationwide....

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Plan for pathology review welcomed

A long-awaited review into an industry "utterly essential" to the modern health system could point to the need for pathology services in the new Dunedin hospital.

Plan to fund company with tax on 'super-rich'

Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson (left) and Chloe Swarbrick announce the party’s energy...

Plan to fund company with tax on 'super-rich'

Plans for a publicly owned renewable power company funded by the taxes of the super-rich were announced by the Greens at Dunedin’s historic gasworks yesterday, which "rightly places fossil fuels where they belong — in a museum".

Reason for students to rise early

Reason for students to rise early

University of Otago students Mateo Gutierrez Teran (left), from Madrid, and Guillermo Davnis, from Barcelona, celebrate Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the Fifa World Cup final...

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Small but mighty cancer diagnosis device a winner

University of Otago biochemistry postdoctoral fellow Dr Judy Ann Cocadiz will represent New...

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Small but mighty cancer diagnosis device a winner

Time really is of the essence when you only have three minutes to showcase a scientific initiative that could save lives and change the world.

Teen dies after fountain collapses in Spain

A 13-year-old has died and two people were injured when a fountain partially collapsed in Spain, marring World Cup celebrations.

Woman had major surgery, chemo after lab mistake

A woman underwent chemotherapy and major surgery after a biopsy was wrongly diagnosed as cancer.

Public info sought on deadly landslips

Six people lost their lives in January after a Mt Maunganui landslip fell on a campsite below....

Public info sought on deadly landslips

A government inquiry looking into fatal landslips in Tauranga is asking the public to share any information they have about them.

Mayor makes history taking maternity leave

Yawata city mayor Shoko Kawata is due to give birth in September. Photo: Reuters

Mayor makes history taking maternity leave

The mayor of a small Japanese city has became the first sitting mayor in the country to take maternity leave.

Opposition concern at RMA reforms

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Opposition concern at RMA reforms

The PM says RMA reforms will make building infrastructure easier, faster and more affordable. But Opposition parties warn the changes could make the system more unworkable.

Dozens feared dead after ferry capsizes

Lifeboats float on the water during search and rescue efforts after a ferry carrying passengers...

Dozens feared dead after ferry capsizes

Dozens of people were feared dead after a ferry carrying 133 people capsized off the coast of Guyana.

Greens unveil cheaper, cleaner energy policy

Co-leaders Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson unveiled the Green Party's energy policy at the Dunedin Gasworks Museum today.

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