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Inland port targets fast-track consent

The inland port site on Dukes Rd. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Inland port targets fast-track consent

The inland port near Mosgiel is on the fast track for a consenting decision and Port Otago’s boss says work now steps up to get the application right.

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Church makes public apology to survivors of abuse

Presbyterian Church moderator the Rt Rev Rose Luxford acknowledges harm and reads an apology at...

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Church makes public apology to survivors of abuse

Apologising publicly for abuse in care, face-to-face, in Dunedin was important because of the "significant reports of abuse" in the city, an abuse survivor says.

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Lack of ‘moral clarity’ on Palestine

Rayan Mustaffa, 4, paints a Palestinian flag at a fundraiser in Dunedin yesterday, while father...

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Lack of ‘moral clarity’ on Palestine

New Zealand’s failure to recognise Palestine as an independent state displays a worrying lack of moral clarity and action, a leading international relations academic says.

NZ falcon snatches Bird of the Year crown

The kārearea New Zealand falcon has snatched the crown in the 20th anniversary Bird of the Year...

NZ falcon snatches Bird of the Year crown

A high-speed hunter capable of diving at 200kmh has flown off with the Bird of the Year crown.

Criticism ‘breach of our democracy’

Todd Stephenson (left) and Miles Anderson.

Criticism ‘breach of our democracy’

A liquor control lobbyist says members of Parliament might as well approach judges at murder trials if they think it fine to criticise submissions made to a district licence hearing.

Children hook, line and sinker for a good fish at family event

Patrick Stephens caught his first fish, a 1.4kg rainbow trout, at the Take a Kid Fishing event,...

Children hook, line and sinker for a good fish at family event

Patrick Stephens is hooked.

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Person in hospital after ‘grievous assault’

A police officer stands guard at the scene of an assault in George St early on Saturday morning....

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Person in hospital after ‘grievous assault’

A person was taken to hospital in a serious condition following an alleged assault in George St shortly after midnight on Friday.

Study to ‘reduce the burden of asthma’

An inhaler used for treating asthma. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Study to ‘reduce the burden of asthma’

New findings from a trial involving New Zealand children could reshape how children with asthma are treated worldwide.

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Bottle collector seeks good homes for curiosities

Waihi resident Tony Ryan inspects an item at the National Antique Bottle and Collectables Show at...

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Bottle collector seeks good homes for curiosities at show

An antiques collector was hoping to find the "right home" for his collection of glass bottles in Dunedin.

‘We will see what you do, and we will hold you to account’

Emotions ran high at a stirring public apology by the Presbyterian Church in Dunedin at the weekend.

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Bypass ‘must’ follow inland port

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Bypass ‘must’ follow inland port

If an inland port near Mosgiel gets the go-ahead, so must a heavy transport bypass of the settlement, an advocate says.

Unique Martin Phillipps portrait raises ASD awareness

As part of Tuhura Otago Museum’s INDx exhibition, artist Tom Fox created a portrait of The Chills...

Unique Martin Phillipps portrait raises ASD awareness

Creating a portrait should not be this hard.

New library, same community

Dunedin Public Art Gallery director Cam McCracken speaks at the opening of the new South Dunedin Community Library on Saturday.

Police fire shot at man during standoff in Wellington

Police fire shot at man during standoff in Wellington

Police used pepper spray, tasers, a police dog and a firearm to subdue a man during a standoff in Wellington this afternoon.

Israel's ambassador praises Peters after UN speech

New Zealand's Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters speaks during the General Debate of the...

Israel's ambassador praises Peters after UN speech

Israel's ambassador to New Zealand has praised Foreign Minister Winston Peters, after he announced Aotearoa would not recognise a Palestinian state.

Strong winds for South before snow hits inland

Strong winds for South before snow hits inland

More wind is set to move through the South Island, with strong wind watches in place for Canterbury, Otago and Southland.

Search for missing Christchurch teen ramps up

Marley, 17, was last seen in the Christchurch suburb Opawa at 3pm on Friday. Photo: NZ Police

Search for missing Christchurch teen ramps up

Police searching for missing 17-year-old Marley in the bays surrounding Scarborough in Christchurch have released an update on the clothing he is believed to be wearing.

Trump orders military into Portland, authorising 'full force'

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

Trump orders military into Portland, authorising 'full force'

US President Donald Trump said he was directing the US military to deploy to Portland, Oregon to protect federal immigration facilities against "domestic terrorists", saying he was authorising them to use "full force, if necessary."

One dead, another in custody after serious incident in BoP

Police have closed a section of SH2 near Matatā after an incident. Photo: RNZ/Cole Eastham-Farrelly

One dead, another in custody after serious incident in BoP

One person has died and another has been injured, after a serious incident in Matatā on Saturday afternoon.

Luxon defends NZ decision to not recognise Palestine

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon addresses media on New Zealand's position over Palestine. Photo:...

Luxon defends NZ decision to not recognise Palestine

The Prime Minister says the conflict in Gaza would not end by New Zealand recognising the state of Palestine at this time.

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