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75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War: Commemorative ceremonies held across NZ

Participants pose for a group photo after the Korean War Veterans Commemoration Ceremony held in...

75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War: Commemorative ceremonies held across NZ

On June 25, 2025, to mark the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, meaningful commemorative events were held throughout New Zealand.

'Mission: Impossible' theme composer Lalo Schifrin dies

Lalo Schifrin accepts his Honorary Academy Award in Hollywood in November 2018. Photo: Reuters

'Mission: Impossible' theme composer Lalo Schifrin dies

Argentine musician Lalo Schifrin, composer of the memorable Mission: Impossible theme and the scores for dozens of Hollywood movies and TV shows, has died at age 93.

A fairytale ending after a challenging chapter for the Chris Ruth Centre Trust

Left to right- Maryanne Green (founder of the Hugo Charitable Trust), Aoibheann Monaghan (Trustee...

A fairytale ending after a challenging chapter for the Chris Ruth Centre Trust

What began as an exceptionally difficult period for The Chris Ruth Centre Trust has found a heartwarming and hopeful conclusion.

Torches shed light on Brighton burglars

Torches shed light on Brighton burglars

A pair of alleged burglars were betrayed by their torches when an eagle-eyed Brighton resident spotted the lights inside their neighbour's home.

First seats installed at Christchurch's new stadium

First seats installed at Christchurch's new stadium

The first seats have been installed at Christchurch's new central city stadium.

NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich quits Parliament

New Zealand First MP Tanya Unkovich. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith

NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich quits Parliament

New Zealand First List MP Tanya Unkovich has resigned, saying she serves New Zealanders better in the private sector.

Bungling pair swap blame for tipsy carpark confusion

An allegedly drunk duo engaged in a tat-for-tat blame game over who was trying to drive their vehicle out of a Dunedin carpark complex.

Sandbagging station opens as Dunedin awaits deluge

A sandbagging station has been set up as Dunedin's council makes "all necessary preparations" for the predicted heavy rain overnight.

No known intelligence that Iran moved uranium: Hegseth

A poster of Iran's Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant is displayed during a press briefing with US...

No known intelligence that Iran moved uranium: Hegseth

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he was unaware of any intelligence suggesting Iran had moved any of its highly enriched uranium to shield it from US strikes on Iran's nuclear programme...

One dead, one critically hurt after suspicious crash in Auckland

Police were called to the crash on Highsted Rd last night. Photo: Supplied

One dead, one critically hurt after suspicious crash in Auckland

Police say a person has died and another is in a critical condition following a suspicious crash in Auckland overnight.

Dead orca found on Christchurch beach

The adult orca was first noticed by a member of the public at a beach north of Waimairi. Photo:...

Dead orca found on Christchurch beach

An adult orca has been discovered dead at a beach in Christchurch.

Flooding closes SH1 south of Picton

A key transport route at the top of the South Island has closed due widespread flooding.

Rain cannot ‘dampen’ festival enthusiasm

Dunedin Midwinter Carnival installation assistant Adele Cleverley takes a five-minute break as...

Rain cannot ‘dampen’ festival enthusiasm

The Dunedin Midwinter Carnival will not let the forecast wet weather "dampen" an amazing event this weekend.

Accused rapist allowed to finish studies

Accused rapist allowed to finish studies

An accused rapist was allowed to continue studying at two Otago tertiary institutions, despite both being told about the allegations against him.

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Claim racial profiling led to machete stop

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'There's a bias': Claim racial profiling led to machete stop

A gardener handcuffed for carrying a machete in a leafy Dunedin suburb was a victim of racial profiling, the woman who hired him believes.

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Freedom camping policing to change

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Freedom camping policing to change

Regular patrols in Dunedin to enforce freedom camping rules have been deemed unnecessary, but they could be reinstated if problems arise.

Council candidacy information event to be held

People considering becoming a council candidate can attend an information evening in Dunedin next week.

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'Really high reading': Baby ingested meth in Dunedin home

A baby ingested meth in a house where its mother had the drug stashed. Photo: ODT Files

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'Really high reading': Baby ingested meth in Dunedin home

A Dunedin baby was taken to hospital after ingesting meth in a house where a woman had nearly $60,000 of the drug stashed.

Aaron Palmer, a licensed cadastral surveyor with Terramark, operates a drone to examine the Dunedin District Court building to assess the condition of the internal gutters on the roof as they are not visible from any accessible locations.

Contractor sought for ‘essential slip repair works’

The bill after last October’s floods is set to mount further as the call goes out for conductors to repair seven slips across Dunedin.

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