Cyclone brings fresh flood threat to sodden Aussie towns
Tropical Cyclone Narelle has weakened after crossing the coast in northern Australia for the second time as it barrels towards already sodden Top End communities.
NZ woman drowns while snorkelling in Rarotonga
NZ woman drowns while snorkelling in Rarotonga
A New Zealand woman has drowned while on holiday in Rarotonga.
Two seriously hurt in Feilding disorder incident
Two seriously hurt in Feilding disorder incident
Police say two people have been seriously injured following reports of disorder in Feilding, in the North Island.
Trump says US considering 'winding down' Iran war
Trump says US considering 'winding down' Iran war
President Donald Trump said the US was considering "winding down" its military operation against Iran, as Iranian media said the nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz had been attacked.
Arrest after assault leaves one critically hurt
Arrest after assault leaves one critically hurt
A man has been charged over an assault that left another person critically injured in Canterbury on Thursday night.
US woman charged with murder after taking abortion pill
US woman charged with murder after taking abortion pill
A 31-year-old US woman has been charged with murder after she took abortion medication and gave birth to a premature infant who died within hours.
NZ joins statement condemning Iran's attacks in Gulf
NZ joins statement condemning Iran's attacks in Gulf
New Zealand has joined 19 other countries in condemning Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Gulf.
US sending Marines, amphibious assault ship to Middle East
US sending Marines, amphibious assault ship to Middle East
The US military is deploying thousands more Marines to the Middle East, officials told Reuters on Friday, as President Donald Trump accused NATO allies of cowardice over their reluctance...
AA warns against panic buying, stockpiling fuel
AA warns against panic buying, stockpiling fuel
The Automobile Association (AA) is warning against panic buying or stockpiling fuel, saying large quantities may impact house insurance claims.
Govt orders complete review of Dog Control Act
Govt orders complete review of Dog Control Act
The government is ordering a complete review of the decades-old Dog Control Act after sustained criticism the current law is not enough.
Witnesses sought after pub brawl leaves several injured
Witnesses sought after pub brawl leaves several injured
Police are looking for the public's help to identify people involved in a pub brawl in Hastings.
'Ultimate tough guy' Chuck Norris dies
'Ultimate tough guy' Chuck Norris dies
Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood tough guy most famous for his role in the Walker, Texas Ranger television series, has died at the age of 86.
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Uni’s Defence Force ambitions ‘shameful’
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Otago University's Defence Force ambitions ‘shameful’
The University of Otago has been accused of being "desperate" and "shameful" in chasing a contract with the New Zealand Defence Force, which includes helping to develop weapons.
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Thousands of registered patients, one GP on site
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Thousands of registered patients, one GP on site
Te Kāika has only one part-time GP on site at its Dunedin hub, despite having thousands of patients on its books, sources say.
Work on rooms begins
Work on rooms begins
Work has begun on the old Hillside workshops administration rooms in Hillside Rd.
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Students staying on track to support mental health
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Students staying on track to support mental health
Running 100km within 24 hours may feel like a hard slog in the mud for most, but a large contingent of Dunedin teenagers have taken on the challenge to fundraise for mental health.
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Firm to help in council CEO hunt
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Firm to help in council CEO hunt
A recruitment agency’s previous interaction with the Dunedin City Council is unrelated to its involvement in selecting a chief executive, the council says.
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Ong told to remove defamatory post
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Ong told to remove defamatory post
Controversial Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong has been told commentary from him on social media is defamatory and he should remove it.
ORC survey shows greater awareness of duties, trust up
ORC survey shows greater awareness of duties, trust up
The latest community survey from the Otago Regional Council shows a greater awareness of its public-facing duties, such as environmental management and public transport.
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Cheating, collusion hits over 100 cases
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Cheating, collusion hits over 100 cases
Academic misconduct breaches at the University of Otago topped 100 during the past year.