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Iran says no final decision on deal despite Trump comment

President Donald Trump says the US and Iran could sign a peace deal soon that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, but Iran counters that it hasn't reached a final decision on an agreement.

Coalition holds narrow majority in latest poll

The coalition, led by (from left) David Seymour, Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters, could not...

Coalition holds narrow majority in latest poll

There has been no post-Budget bump for the coalition government in a new poll.

Elderly being driven into homelessness: advocate

Long-time Whangārei housing advocate Carol Peters. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf

Elderly being driven into homelessness: advocate

Increasing numbers of people aged 65-plus are living on the streets as a result of falling home ownership rates and soaring costs, a housing advocate says.

'South Island falcon taxi' ferries injured bird to Dunedin

The battered falcon was found on State Highway 8, near Lake McGregor. Photo: Kārearea Falcon...

'South Island falcon taxi' ferries injured bird to Dunedin

A NZ falcon found seriously injured on a Canterbury highway was saved by a team of “bird taxi” drivers who rushed it to the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital hundreds of kilometres away.

Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire

Elon Musk raises his phone towards the sky at the SpaceX Starbase, in Brownsville, Texas. Photo:...

Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire

Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in internet culture, has now amassed a fortune that has made him the world's first trillionaire.

Former Otago coach at centre of investigation as players drown

Former Tall Blacks coach Tab Baldwin coaches at the Edgar Centre in Dunedin in 2006. Photo: Peter...

Former Otago coach at centre of investigation as players drown

Former Otago Nuggets and Tall Blacks coach Tab Baldwin is at the centre of an investigation into the deaths of two basketball players in the Philippines.

Wasted man attacks Dunedin bar manager

Intoxicated man attacks Dunedin bar manager

A Dunedin bar manager was socked in the face when an allegedly drunk and drugged-up patron began to rain down blows on him.

Police officer facing objectionable material charge

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

Police officer facing objectionable material charge

An Auckland-based police officer faces charges of possessing objectionable material including a "rape image", child sexual exploitation material and bestiality.

Support advocates call for drastic changes

Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston. Photo: Mark Papalii / RNZ

Support advocates call for drastic changes

As the submission deadline nears for the Disability Support Services (DSS) Bill, people with disabilities, their families and advocates are calling for drastic changes.

'Human errors' led to police giving woman's address to ex-partner

'Human errors' led to police giving woman's address to ex-partner

A woman says her family's safety was put at risk after police mistakenly released their address to her ex-partner who is subject to a protection order.

Nonverbal child left locked in school van for hours

The boy was left in a Ritchies van for hours. Photo: ODT Files

Nonverbal child left locked in school van for hours

The Ministry of Education is urgently seeking answers after a nonverbal boy with autism was left in a Ritchies van for hours.

Fewer regions for Otago medical school placements

Fewer regions for Otago medical school placements

Otago medical students will have three fewer regions to choose from when it comes to their placements from 2029.

Search for missing man in Lake Tekapo

Concern is rising about the number of small units and short-term accommodation options cropping...

Search for missing man in Lake Tekapo

Police will continue searching for a missing man in Lake Tekapo this morning.

Nocturnal creatures take the spotlight

Creatures of the night (clockwise from left) Alinor Rose, Genia Colling, Lillian Hillyer-Mogoffin...

Nocturnal creatures take the spotlight

Nocturnal creatures will come alive at this year’s Dunedin Midwinter Carnival.

Senior Dunedin public servant attacked partner

Senior Dunedin public servant who attacked ex-partner keeps identity secret

A senior public servant has been told never to drink again after a sustained attack on his former partner.

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Dunedin businessman says rape accuser 'acting' in video

Robert Anthony Scott is on trial at the Dunedin District Court. Photo: ODT Files

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Dunedin businessman says rape accuser 'acting' in video

A Dunedin businessman facing rape charges has a medical condition affecting his genitals which he would not want the accuser to see, his lawyer said.

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Man in court after stolen pounamu 'brazenly paraded'

Ethan Smith was remanded on bail on condition he not travel within 10km of the West Coast. Photo:...

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Man in court after stolen pounamu 'brazenly paraded'

A Dunedin man arrested last year after police seized a huge haul of pounamu has finally been charged in relation to the taonga.

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Baby killer back behind bars

Dunedin District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Baby killer back behind bars

A man who killed a 7-month-old baby is back in prison after using drugs while on parole.

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South to get 'game-changing' cancer blood test

University of Otago biochemistry researcher Prof Parry Guilford (right) and research scientist Dr...

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South to get 'game-changing' cancer blood test

A "game changing" blood test aimed at identifying people with colorectal cancer quicker and reducing New Zealand’s colonoscopy waiting lists is about to be rolled out across Otago and Southland.

Man and machine team up to fell pine

Man and machine team up to fell pine

An arborist (right, wearing orange) clings to the trunk of a pine as a branch he has cut is lowered by crane.

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