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Taking shellfish from Auckland rockpools banned

Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones. Photo: RNZ

Taking shellfish from Auckland rockpools banned

After a public outcry, the government is imposing a two-year ban on taking shellfish from rockpools north of Auckland - and the minister in charge is blaming migrant communities.

Wellington Water boss resigns over sewage disaster

Nick Leggett says stepping aside would allow Wellington Water to focus on fixing the problems and...

Wellington Water boss resigns over sewage disaster

The chair of Wellington Water has resigned following a 'disastrous' fault at the Moa Point treatment plant.

Christchurch council may bring in drinking water

Bottled water has been flying off supermarket shelves. Photo: Getty Images

Christchurch council may bring in drinking water

Christchurch City Council is looking at bringing in drinking water as supermarkets sell out, after a boil water notice for bacteria contamination was sent to tens of thousands of residents.

Boil water notice for Christchurch suburbs

Water must be boiled for more than a minute. Photo: Getty Images

Boil water notice for Christchurch suburbs

Christchurch residents in eastern suburbs are being warned to boil their water due to bacteria contamination.

Calls for dedicated Cook Strait rescue tug

The MMA Vision tugboat had been contracted by the government as a standby tug for the Cook Strait...

Calls for dedicated Cook Strait rescue tug

Not having a dedicated open-ocean rescue tug for Cook Strait is putting lives and economic lifelines in peril, authorities say.

Wine village will lose key roads in severe floods

Access to South Wairarapa could be severely restricted with a second bridge now off limits during...

Wine village will lose key roads in severe floods

Large parts of South Wairarapa could become inaccessible in the event of severe flooding, with key access routes into Martinborough set to close.

Dramatic rescue from flooding, man dies in submerged car

Properties in Phillips Ave, Ōtorohanga, surrounded by floodwater. Photo: RNZ

Dramatic rescue from flooding, man dies in submerged car

An Ōtorohanga resident has described a dramatic rescue after he woke to find himself waist-deep in floodwater. And man has died after becoming submerged in a car at Puketotara.

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Vandervis’ concerns about ‘misused’ ballots rebuffed

Lee Vandervis. Photo: Gregor Richardson (file)

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Vandervis’ concerns about ‘misused’ ballots rebuffed

Questions about the integrity of Dunedin’s election by one city councillor were rebuffed by the council’s chief executive.

Love at first click

Love at first click

When Paul Vincent travelled to Scotland to explore his Wallace clan heritage, he found something completely unexpected: a love for photography.

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Six bikes, winning ways net top award for rider

Cole Scammell on his Honda CT90. In behind him are the six bikes he raced at the Burt Munro...

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Six bikes, winning ways net top award for rider

Six bikes, two vehicles, sand, tracks and hills — the challenge was met and he has the spoils to show for it.

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Assaults rise at Wakari Hospital

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Assaults rise at Wakari Hospital

Wakari Hospital has reported a spike in assaults triggering sick leave as issues continue to plague the institution.

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Councillors raise concerns about govt’s Planning Bill

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Councillors raise concerns about govt’s Planning Bill

A piece of government legislation poses an existential threat to Dunedin’s George St, a city councillor has warned.

Tramping, climbing fatalities prompt police warning

Police say even the most experienced trampers can get into trouble. Photo: Getty Images

Tramping, climbing fatalities prompt police warning

Police are urging people to be better prepared when heading outdoors after a horror summer of large-scale back-country search operations and numerous fatalities.

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Calculated move to get ahead in maths

King’s High School student Conor Kerr won a 2025 NZQA scholarship in calculus at age 14. PHOTO:...

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Calculated move to get ahead in maths

Conor Kerr wishes life was as simple as calculus.

Antarctic trip success

Antarctic trip success

Southern Lakes helicopter pilot Toby Morris returned yesterday after another successful trip to Antarctica.

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Whiley throws hat back in the ring

Andrew Whiley wants to return to the Dunedin City Council. He is standing in the by-election....

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Whiley throws hat back in the ring

Having broken his ankle, former Dunedin city councillor Andrew Whiley had some time to think over what he wanted to do next.

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Connection one step closer after cycling trail

Coastal Connection project co-ordinator Emily Cooper (centre) with some of the walkers, cyclists...

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Connection one step closer after cycling trail

The long and winding road has started, and it is headed this way.

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Call for reflection as satisfaction still low

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Call for reflection as satisfaction still low

Dunedin's mayor has called on councillors to reflect on their conduct, as community satisfaction in their performance remains weak.

Tourist charged after classic car crash

Brighton man Ian Armstrong’s 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite is badly damaged after a two-vehicle crash...

Tourist charged after classic car crash

A Dunedin man was left with broken bones and "big disappointment" after his prized 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite was hit by another vehicle which allegedly crossed the centre line.

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Firefighters set to ramp up strike action to twice a week

Firefighters gather outside the Central Dunedin Fire Station yesterday as they again went on...

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Firefighters set to ramp up strike action to twice a week

After months of strikes and stalled discussions, the firefighters union is raising the pressure by walking off the job twice a week.

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