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Cycleway plan consultation to take place: ‘Distinct amount of unhappiness’

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Cycleway plan consultation to take place: ‘Distinct amount of unhappiness’

There will now be "proper consultation" on a contentious central city cycleway plan, Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich says.

Side-by-side crash injures two

Side-by-side crash injures two

Two people were transported to Dunedin Hospital, one with serious injuries, after a crash involving a side-by-side off-road vehicle at the weekend.

Auckland street racer clampdown

Police set up checkpoints at known meeting points across Tāmaki Makaurau on Saturday night. Photo...

Auckland street racer clampdown: dozens fined, cars impounded

Police issued dozens of fines, impounded vehicles, and breath-tested thousands of drivers during a large "antisocial road user event" in Auckland on Saturday night.

Taranaki rapist denied parole due to risk of reoffending

Allan Neil Rosewarne was sentenced to preventive detention for sexually and physically abusing...

Taranaki rapist denied parole due to risk of reoffending

Allan Neil Rosewarne has been described as a sex monster.

Death toll from Vietnam boat accident climbs to 38

Emergency services attend to a capsized tourist boat, which was believed to be carrying more than...

Death toll from Vietnam boat accident climbs to 38

The death toll from a tourist boat accident in Vietnam's Halong Bay climbed to at least 38 with several people still missing, the government said.

Rare mpox strain detected in Australia

Mpox was first detected in Australia in 2022. Photo: Getty Images

Rare mpox strain detected in Australia

Authorities in Australia fear the number of hospital contacts could grow as they trace health staff after a rare strain of mpox was detected in an overseas traveller.

Syria struggles to enforce ceasefire amid clashes

A Bedouin fighter at an Internal Security Forces checkpoint on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

Syria struggles to enforce ceasefire amid clashes

Sectarian clashes have escalated in Syria's Druze region of Sweida, with machinegun fire and mortar shelling ringing out as the Islamist-led govt struggles to implement a ceasefire.

CEO resigns after viral video from Coldplay concert

The pair were captured embracing at the Coldplay concert. Image: YouTube

CEO resigns after viral video from Coldplay concert

The chief executive of an American IT company captured in a widely circulated video showing him embracing an employee at a Coldplay concert has resigned.

Police boss shares staff 'anger' over former deputy

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo: RNZ

Police boss shares staff 'anger' over former deputy

The Police Commissioner has emailed staff saying he's aware there are many who are "angry and feel let down", after sexual content was allegedly found on his former deputy's work devices.

Infrastructure boost for jobs and growth, says govt

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (centre) with Chris Bishop and Nicola Willis. Image: TVNZ via RNZ

Infrastructure boost for jobs and growth, says govt

The government has released an infrastructure update showing that $6b of govt-funded construction is due to start between now and Christmas.

Patients' families asked to help cover staff shortage

Christchurch Hospital had so few healthcare assistants on June 22 that managers were asked to see...

Patients' families asked to help cover staff shortage

The nurses' union says it's unacceptable for hospital managers to expect family members to take on the role of employed staff.

'Senseless violence': Man dead, three hurt in Hamilton

The incident happened in Alexandra St in the central city. Photo: RNZ

'Senseless violence': Man dead, three hurt in Hamilton

A man's death in Hamilton is being treated as a homicide after an incident that left three other people injured, police say.

Fatal crash in Marlborough

One person has died following a crash on State Highway 6, Okaramio, in the Marlborough Region.

$25k to make bridge more comfortable for canines

Teddy, a Cavoodle, tries out the new bridge featuring a smooth section for dogs to walk on. PHOTO...

$25k to make bridge more comfortable for canines

Paw-friendly panels have been added to a new water pipe bridge in Wellington, making it more comfortable for dogs to walk across.

Israel and Syria agree ceasefire

Smoke rises as a Bedouin fighter stands near a damaged car on Friday, as Sweida province has been...

Israel and Syria agree ceasefire

Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire, the US envoy to Turkey says, after days of bloodshed in the predominantly Druze area that has killed over 300 people.

Bolsonaro to wear ankle monitor, cut foreign contacts

Jair Bolsonaro is accused of plotting a coup to stop President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva...

Bolsonaro to wear ankle monitor, cut foreign contacts

Brazil's Supreme Court issued has search warrants and restraining orders against former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Trump suing Murdoch's WSJ over Epstein claim

Jeffrey Epstein (left) and Donald Trump in 1997. Photo: Getty Images

Trump suing Murdoch's WSJ over Epstein claim

US President Donald Trump is suing Rupert Murdoch's WSJ, seeking billions in damages, over a report that Trump sent sex offender Jeffrey Epstein a bawdy birthday greeting.

ATM heist: pair say cash gone

Jessie-Lee Daniela-Ranford, of Te Awamutu, and her father James Lindsay Ranford, of Hamilton....

ATM heist: Father, daughter say cash gone

A father and daughter who looted almost $200,000 from an ATM claim $159,000 of the cash, which police are still searching for, has been spent.

Nelson-Tasman to get own rain radar

The Nelson-Tasman region has endured repeated floods caused by heavy rain in recent weeks. Photo:...

Nelson-Tasman to get own rain radar

The flood-hit Nelson-Tasman region should have its own weather radar by the start of 2027, the government says.

Writing a wish list to go with your will

Taupō mum Suzanne Stevenson and her 15-year-old son Quinn have come up with an idea to make the...

Writing a wish list to go with your will

Talking about what we want after we die is a difficult conversation for many. A Taupō mum and her son have come up with an idea to make the process easier.

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