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'Silent involuntarily': Miffed Ong exits meeting after learning he can't speak

Controversial Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong has walked out of the council chamber, complaining of censorship.

Efforts ongoing to pick path of cyclone

The predicted path of Cyclone Vaianu. The cone of uncertainty as it heads south is still quite...

Efforts ongoing to pick path of cyclone

It's still likely Cyclone Vaianu will hit the country this weekend, meteorologists say, as they turns their eyes to modelling to predict the path of the storm.

Teen car thief doubles up to keep police busy

Police spiked one of the vehicles. Photo: ODT Files

Teen car thief doubles up to keep police busy

Two stolen vehicles found by police being driven around Dunedin within 20 minutes of one another were allegedly nicked by the same teenager.

'Vaccine-fatigued' Aussies vulnerable to big flu season

The latest death comes amid a surge in influenza B cases and a high rate of unvaccinated patients...

'Vaccine-fatigued' Aussies vulnerable to big flu season

Slumping vaccination rates have left Australia unprepared for another significant flu season that's being worsened by a new fast-spreading strain.

Shaky ceasefire in doubt as Israel pounds Lebanon

A rescuer looks on as others save people from a damaged building following an Israeli strike in...

Shaky ceasefire in doubt as Israel pounds Lebanon

Israel pounded Lebanon with its heaviest strikes yet on Wednesday, killing hundreds of people and drawing a threat of retaliation from Iran.

Some relief at the pump on way: fuel boss

Prices at a petrol station in Wellington on Wednesday. Photo: RNZ

Some relief at the pump on way: fuel boss

The fuel industry says people should start seeing some relief at the pump over the next week.

Tagging of mural ‘really upsetting’

A commissioned street art work in Dowling St has been graffiti bombed by a tagger. Graffiti...

Tagging of mural ‘really upsetting’

A Dunedin business is upset at a recent spate of graffiti targeting the city’s street murals.

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Otago ‘not quite out of woods’ as strong cyclone advances

The cyclone is expected to hit New Zealand at the end of the week or into the weekend. Image:...

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Otago ‘not quite out of woods’ as strong cyclone advances

Dunedin and Coastal Otago residents are being urged to keep an eye on severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu as it passes down the east coast of the South Island early next week, potentially bringing...

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Jones hails firm’s ‘starring appearance on Wall Street’

Resources Minster Shane Jones (left) rings the bell to celebrate OceanaGold’s listing on the New...

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Jones hails firm’s ‘starring appearance on Wall Street’

Mining in Otago has a halo around it, Resources Minister Shane Jones says.

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We are not enough: league winds up

Victoria League in Otago president Christine Bell with fellow members, for their last gathering...

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We are not enough: league winds up

Sadly, the time to ‘‘keep calm and carry on’’ has passed.

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Emails reveal homeless spat

The start of a housing outreach service in Dunedin has been delayed. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Emails reveal homeless spat

An explosive email chain has revealed infighting at the Dunedin City Council over a planned homelessness outreach service.

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Iranian expat pessismistic despite ceasefire

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Iranian expat pessismistic despite ceasefire

An Iranian expat fears the geopolitical situation could get worse, despite the announcement of a two-week ceasefire with the United States.

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Former Highlander facing serious sex charges

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Former Highlander facing serious sex charges

A former Highlanders player can now be revealed as the prominent Dunedin man facing serious sex charges.

Young woman who had sex with 12yo relative wants to be teacher

The woman challenged her conviction, saying she wanted to become a teacher. Photo: ODT files

Young woman who had sex with 12yo relative wants to be teacher

An 18-year-old woman who had a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old relative, “akin to that of aunt and nephew”, wanted her conviction thrown out so she could become a teacher.

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Motivated to uphold choir’s reputation for achievement

New Zealand Secondary Students’ Choir members (from left) John McGlashan College tenor Tim...

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Motivated to uphold choir’s reputation for achievement

Joseph Kelly reckons singing in one of the world’s best choirs can be ‘‘pretty hardcore’’ sometimes.

'Unexplained' Christchurch death investigated

Police are investigating an 'unexplained death' in Christchurch. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER

'Unexplained' Christchurch death investigated

Police are investigating a sudden death in Christchurch.

Tree protest against coal mine expansion

Dunedin members of Climate Liberation Aotearoa protested yesterday in support of action to protect the Denniston Plateau from the expansion of the Stockton coal mine.

Marketing practices linked to harm: study

Marketing practices linked to harm: study

Marketing's role in amplifying consumption of harmful products like tobacco, alcohol, gambling and ultra-processed food has become ‘‘impossible to ignore’’.

Jacinda Ardern documentary nominated for two Emmys

Jacinda Ardern attends the Jacinda Ardern "Prime Minister" London Premiere at the Curzon Mayfair...

Jacinda Ardern documentary nominated for two Emmys

A documentary about former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been nominated for two Emmy awards.

14 released prisoners dead by suspected suicide since 2023 - coroners

Those who spoke to RNZ painted a grim picture of life on the outside after leaving prison. Photo:...

14 released prisoners dead by suspected suicide since 2023 - coroners

The coroner's office says 14 people died in suspected suicides, after their release from prison over the past three years.

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