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    Former All Black-turned-firefighter challenges Seymour over claims

    Act New Zealand leader David Seymour. File photo

    Former All Black-turned-firefighter challenges Seymour over claims

    A former All Black-turned-firefighter says at least one fire truck each day breaks down in New Zealand.

    Police rule out review despite 30,000 breath tests falsified

    Tens of thousands of alcohol breath tests were "falsely or erroneously recorded. File photo: RNZ

    Police rule out review despite 30,000 breath tests falsified

    Police say there was "no pressure" on staff to meet alcohol breath test targets and have ruled out reviewing how they are applied, after it was revealed 30,000 tests had been falsified.

    Sole suspect accused of mass train stabbing as second man released

    The train waits at Huntingdon Station following a stabbing attack as it made its way to London in...

    Sole suspect accused of mass train stabbing as second man released

    A 32-year-old British man was the sole suspect accused of a mass stabbing on a train in England, after another man arrested in the case was released with no charges.

    Visa-free access to NZ via Australia for Chinese tourists

    Social Development Minister Louise Upston says MSD has more work to do to improve its accuracy....

    Visa-free access to NZ via Australia for Chinese tourists

    Chinese tourists are now able to travel to New Zealand, via Australia, without a visitor visa.

    Major detail of Labour's CGT to be revealed after election

    The family home, farms, and other assets will be exempt from Labour's recently announced CGT...

    Major detail of Labour's CGT to be revealed after election

    The public will not find out until after the election how Labour would handle the thousands of property valuations needed for its capital gains tax (CGT) policy.

    Louvre heist the work of petty criminals, prosecutor says

    French CRS riot police officers walk near the glass Pyramid of the Louvre Museum, after French...

    Louvre heist the work of petty criminals, prosecutor says

    The audacious daytime robbery of historical jewels worth $102 million from the Paris Louvre museum last month was executed by petty criminals, rather than professionals from the world of organised crime, the Paris prosecutor said.

    Measles case total rises to 17

    Measles is a very serious illness that spreads very quickly, much faster than Covid-19. Photo: NZ...

    Measles case total rises to 17

    Another measles case has been detected, taking the total number of currently known cases nationally to 17.

    Conservationist slams approach to hornet response

    A yellow-legged hornet. Photo: Getty Images

    Conservationist slams approach to hornet response

    Northland conservationist Brad Windust has slammed Biosecurity New Zealand's response to the arrival of yellow-legged hornets, calling it "hopelessly inadequate".

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    Dunedin City Council restructure: Complaint filer made redundant

    Leanne Mash. PHOTOS: ODT FILES

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    Dunedin City Council restructure: Complaint filer made redundant

    A senior manager who has been made redundant by the Dunedin City Council was behind a bullying complaint against the chief executive last year.

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    Man allegedly wielded firearm mid-argument

    An armed police officer stands at a cordon at the intersection of Dunedin-Waitati Highway (State...

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    Man allegedly wielded firearm mid-argument

    An air rifle allegedly brandished during an argument between two neighbours triggered an armed police response in rural Dunedin.

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    Striking teachers

    PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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    Striking teachers

    Maori Hill School teacher Jess McColl catches a sponge to the face at the Maori Hill School Fair on Saturday.

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    Annual report debate marks first full meeting

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    Annual report debate marks first full meeting

    New Dunedin councillors have got straight into their work.

    Racing in the blood

    REPORT: RUBY SHAW / PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Racing in the blood

    Maddy Young, 15, from Gore on her Youth Saloon stockcar at Beachlands Speedway in Waldronville, Dunedin on Saturday night.

    Someone’s Sunday ruined

    REPORT: RUBY SHAW / PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Someone’s Sunday ruined

    A Dunedin City Council parking infringement notice adorns a car parked in a P5 zone in George St around 2.30pm yesterday afternoon.

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    Community event offers free haircuts, services

    Hairdresser Holly Pemberton and haircut recipient subject Peter Cunningham take a moment during...

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    Community event offers free haircuts, services

    The organiser of a Dunedin community event which put smiles on the faces of volunteers and recipients alike is already planning a big return next year.

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    Concern over lecture recording policy expressed

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    Concern over lecture recording policy expressed

    An insider at University of Otago fears the introduction of compulsory lecture recordings as early as next year is a step towards it becoming a "remote-learning" institution.

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    Firework injuries mainly affecting guys — ACC

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    Firework injuries mainly affecting guys — ACC

    An unhealthy mix of excitement, alcohol and overconfidence often plays a role in setting up Guy Fawkes for a fiery end.

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    Spooky scouts sell scares

    St Kilda Scouts (from left) Mack Love, 13, Ruby Adie-Kinraid, 12 and Jeremy Wister, 12, prepare...

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    Spooky scouts sell scares

    Dunedin children were herded into a dark, scary room as a mob of spooky scouts worked to produce loud screams from anyone who dared to enter.

    Lifeguards are looking for trouble

    PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Lifeguards are looking for trouble

    St Clair surf lifeguards (from right) Charlotte Nicol, Mia Stout, Mereana Martin and Josephine Charpentier watch the beach as they get ready for their club open day on Saturday.

    Crystal researcher awarded fellowship

    Luke Trainor. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Crystal researcher awarded fellowship

    When Luke Trainor talks about "rare-earth-doped magnetically ordered crystals", most people say, "huh?"
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