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US took 'last best chance' to hit Iran - Trump

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

US took 'last best chance' to hit Iran - Trump

US President Donald Trump says he ordered the attack on Iran to thwart its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, vowing to pursue the war for as long as necessary.

'Aggressive behaviour' towards firies alleged

A man who is believed to be the homeowner is comforted while firefighters tackle a fire at 49...

'Aggressive behaviour' towards firefighters at house blaze alleged

Police were on hand for ‘‘crowd control’’ at the scene of a Dunedin house fire where aggressive behaviour by onlookers towards firefighters was alleged.

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Funding, staffing risks at new hospital flagged

A helicopter lifts a load on to the roof of the outpatients building of the new Dunedin hospital...

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Funding, staffing risks at new hospital flagged

The five-year delay between the opening of the new Dunedin hospital’s outpatient building and the inpatient building will lead to many staffing and operational issues, a bombshell govt report says.

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‘Financial burden’ of stadium a ‘hit’ to ratepayers

Former anti-stadium campaigner Victor Billot says the affordability of Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr...

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‘Financial burden’ of stadium a ‘hit’ to ratepayers

Victor Billot did not offer the phrase ‘‘hate to say I told you so’’, but the stadium critic got near it.

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'Excuse my language, but f*** off'

The two photos Parking Enforcement Services used when issuing Martin Leckie tickets in September...

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Supermarket ticketing slammed as ‘a scam’

A Dunedin man says photographic ‘‘proof’’ of his apparently illegal parking at a central city supermarket is laughable.

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Near $20m extension to Peninsula shared path to begin

The new boardwalk will look much like the one pictured here at Raynbirds Bay. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Near $20m extension to Peninsula shared path to begin

The Dunedin City Council is set to start work on an almost $20 million extension to an Otago Peninsula cycleway and shared pathway with the construction of a new boardwalk.

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By-election to be contested by 14

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By-election to be contested by 14

A field of 14 candidates will contest the Dunedin City Council by-election to pursue the seat left open by the death of councillor and former mayor Jules Radich.

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Candidates take aim at 10.5% rates increase

South Dunedin requires urgent action to deal with flooding risks, DCC by-election...

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Candidates take aim at 10.5% rates increase

Dunedin City Council by-election candidates are not impressed by the possibility of a 10.5% rates rise.

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Kiwi stuck in Dubai feeling ‘very uneasy’

Smoke billows from Jebel Ali port in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, after an Iranian attack...

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Kiwi stuck in Dubai feeling ‘very uneasy’

A New Zealander stranded in Dubai has described a ‘‘surreal’’ atmosphere as the impact of region-wide missile strikes continues to ripple across the Middle East.

Iran conflict widens as Israel strikes Lebanon

A destroyed car stands amid debris from a damaged residential building in Beirut, Lebanon as...

Iran conflict widens as Israel strikes Lebanon

Israel launched new air strikes targeting Iran and expanded its assault to include attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, as Tehran said it launched a new wave of missiles that had "opened the great gates of fire" on Israel.

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Princes St site development pushed back to November

Requirements for construction to start at 380-392 Princes St, Dunedin has been pushed to November...

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Princes St site development pushed back to November

A central Dunedin development has been given another nine months to start work by the city council.

NZ 'not in a position to judge' US-Israeli attacks - PM

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

NZ 'not in a position to judge' US-Israeli attacks - PM

The Prime Minister says only the US and Israel have the intelligence to back up their attacks on Iran - and New Zealand won't be asking to see it.

Charges laid over sinking of HMNZS Manawanui

Charges have been laid in relation to the loss of Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui, off the coast of Samoa in October 2024.

Rare cancer claims life of young detective

Sophie Moore receiving a commendation for bravery. Photo: Supplied

Rare cancer claims life of young detective

A Christchurch detective, who was raised in Gore, has died from a rare form of blood cancer, just days after marrying her "soulmate".

Cop avoids disciplinary action after allegedly kidnapping ex-wife

Cop avoids disciplinary action after allegedly kidnapping ex-wife

The police watchdog has criticised police for not disciplining an officer who allegedly kidnapped his ex-wife.

Man died after methadone dose changed

Two people had their therapeutic methadone doses changed by Te Whatu Ora against their will, with one man dying of an overdose only six weeks later.

Australia will not join Iran conflict

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Photo: Getty Images

Australia will not join Iran conflict

Australia said today it would not take part in any military operations in Iran.

Concord house fire contained, two taken to hospital

A "well alight" house blaze in Dunedin has been contained by fire crews, as two people have been taken to hospital in moderate conditions.

Mother jailed after 13th driving while suspended conviction

Mother jailed after 13th driving while suspended conviction

A mother now on her 13th conviction for driving while banned, including while she had children in the car, has been sent to prison after a judge’s patience ran out.

Mix of celebrations, rage around world after Iran strikes

Iranians gather in Hamburg, Germany, to celebrate the death of their country's former supreme...

Mix of celebrations, rage around world after Iran strikes

Demonstrations against the US-Israeli bombing campaign in Iran turned violent in Pakistan and Iraq, while elsewhere Iranian exiles took to the streets to celebrate the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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