Survey shows overwhelming support for free dental care
There is escalating support for dental care to be absorbed by New Zealand's public health system and to be made free for adults, new research shows.
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Australian fugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead by police - reports
Australian fugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead by police - reports
Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been reportedly shot dead by police after more than six months on the run following the killing of two officers.
'Problem is not going away': Govt urged to do more on diesel
'Problem is not going away': Govt urged to do more on diesel
The government should start prioritising diesel allocation now as the fuel situation is only getting worse, Westpac's chief economist says.
Rat poison left on popular dog-walking route
Rat poison left on popular dog-walking route
A Dunedin vet is calling on anyone who has walked their dog off-lead along John Wilson Ocean Drive recently, to contact a vet immediately, after it was discovered someone had placed rat poison along the route.
'Possibly intentional': Damaged cable causes diesel leak
'Possibly intentional': Damaged cable causes diesel leak
Fire and Emergency have discovered that it is a power cable - not a fuel pipe - which has caused a diesel leak in South Auckland on Monday.
Person dies following Christchurch crash
Person dies following Christchurch crash
One person has died following a crash in Belfast, Christchurch last week that left five people hospitalised.
Netanyahu orders expansion of Lebanon invasion
Netanyahu orders expansion of Lebanon invasion
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he had ordered the military to further expand its operations in southern Lebanon, citing continued rocket fire by Hezbollah.
Iran accuses US of planning ground assault
Iran accuses US of planning ground assault
Iran says it is ready to respond to any US ground attack, accusing Washington of preparing a land assault while seeking talks, as regional powers meet in Pakistan to try to bring the two sides together.
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Celebrating Pasifika elders and knowledge
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Celebrating Pasifika elders and knowledge
Bringing together generations, learning from your elders and passing on knowledge was the theme for this year’s Moana Nui Festival.
Poor forecast puts paid to cruise ship visit
Poor forecast puts paid to cruise ship visit
Today's scheduled visit of the cruise ship Anthem of the Seas, carrying more than 4000 passengers, has been cancelled due to the forecast weather conditions.
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Homeless people in old depot ‘not a fix’
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Homeless people in old depot ‘not a fix’
The emergence of homeless people setting up tents at the former Princes St bus depot is yet another sign the problem is getting worse, Dunedin’s night shelter operator says.
‘Legend’ of speedway remembered
‘Legend’ of speedway remembered
A ‘‘helluva’’ nice guy and a ‘‘true legend’’ of speedway racing is being remembered with love after a horror smash at Beachlands Speedway on Saturday night.
Residents unconvinced works will end overflows
Residents unconvinced works will end overflows
Following a flood of complaints about the Dunedin City Council’s handling of wastewater overflows in South Dunedin, work is set to begin on alleviating wet weather overflows in Surrey St.
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Helping child walk the icing on the cake
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Helping child walk the icing on the cake
Spending over $1000 on a singular cake is no big deal when each slice sold is going towards helping an Oamaru child one day walk unassisted.
Veteran remembered with 25-pound salute
Veteran remembered with 25-pound salute
Warren Douglas Sapsford went out with a bang yesterday.
Permission to make a mess
Permission to make a mess
Lucy Moore, 3, of Green Island, makes the most of an opportunity to get covered in paint during the Mosgiel Central Kindergarten colour run fundraising event yesterday.
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Rock lobster limit raised by 24 tonnes
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Rock lobster limit raised by 24 tonnes
Catch limits for spiny rock lobster have been increased for Otago following a sustainability review with promising signs for the future.
Baseline thrills beat, bass fanatics
Baseline thrills beat, bass fanatics
The crowd gets into the mood during the Baseline Festival at Logan Park on Saturday.
Ready, steady, race
Ready, steady, race
Hopping along the Caversham Reserve in a sack during the Caversham Family Fun Day on Saturday is 9-year-old Jackson Brown.
Financial boost for some Kiwis
Financial boost for some Kiwis
Policy changes and annual adjustments will increase financial support for more than 1 million Kiwis from mid-week, the government says.