Ong faces pay cut amid conduct allegations
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A pay cut could be coming for embattled Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong, while he also faces code of conduct proceedings.
New Christchurch stadium opens doors to public
New Christchurch stadium opens doors to public
The gates to Christchurch's new $683 million stadium will be opened up to about 15,000 members of the public during a free community open day on May 2.
'All bets are off' over petrol prices: AA
'All bets are off' over petrol prices: AA
There is huge uncertainty on the price of petrol in New Zealand following Israel's attack on the world's largest natural gasfield in Pars overnight, AA is warning.
UK races to contain meningitis outbreak after two deaths
UK races to contain meningitis outbreak after two deaths
Britain will roll out meningitis vaccines to students at a university in southeast England after an "unprecedented" outbreak of the disease killed two people while the number of new cases jumped to...
Rescue plane for NZers in Middle East returning home empty
Rescue plane for NZers in Middle East returning home empty
The second of two military planes sent to rescue New Zealanders stranded by the Middle East war is returning home because it's not needed.
Host families open doors to homeless teens
Host families open doors to homeless teens
When Auckland couple Sue and Tony Kerr first opened their door to a homeless teenager as part of an organised programme to shelter young people in crisis, they were nervous about how it would go.
Jetstar plane swerved off runway after pilot accidentally hit 'full power'
Jetstar plane swerved off runway after pilot accidentally hit 'full power'
A Jetstar plane swerved off the runway after landing at Christchurch because the pilot accidentally put the thrust lever on to full power causing the plane to accelerate, investigators...
Iran threatens Gulf energy targets after huge gas field is struck
Iran threatens Gulf energy targets after huge gas field is struck
Iran's huge Pars gas field was hit on Wednesday, a major escalation in the US-Israeli war, prompting Tehran to announce it would respond with attacks on oil and gas targets throughout the Gulf.
Canadian vigilante flies to NZ to expose alleged sex predator
Canadian vigilante flies to NZ to expose alleged sex predator
Police have launched an investigation after a Waikato man was allegedly caught sending inappropriate photos and a video to a 13-year-old girl.
‘Trooper’ in setback after cancer returns
‘Trooper’ in setback after cancer returns
Just one year after ringing a bell marking the end of his cancer treatment, Noah Dobier, of Dunedin, is facing more aggressive intervention to rid him of the disease.
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Demand runs diesel dry
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Demand runs diesel dry
Diesel pumps are running dry across Otago and contractors are ramping up their prices to cover skyrocketing fuel costs.
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By-election candidate triggered bomb scare
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By-election candidate triggered bomb scare
A man whose actions triggered a bomb scare at a council is standing in the Dunedin City Council by-election.
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Art, composition fellowships returning
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Art, composition fellowships returning
After a 12-month hiatus in the Frances Hodgkins visual art and Mozart composition fellowships, the University of Otago has announced they will be resuming next year.
Rural health push can do more: study
Rural health push can do more: study
Rural health professional programmes are successfully getting more doctors into rural medical practices, but research has found the programmes need to be expanded.
Caught sleeping on porch
Caught sleeping on porch
Police are urging Dunedin’s student population to lock their flats and report suspicious activity after a middle-aged man returned to a flat where he was previously caught sleeping outside.
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Stadium needs significant upgrade: DVML
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Stadium needs significant upgrade: DVML
Councillors will be asked to back a significant investment in Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium so it can stage a wider range of events.
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‘Significant increase’ in EV, hybrid sales reported
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‘Significant increase’ in EV, hybrid sales reported
Dunedin's car dealers are reporting a surge in electric vehicle sales, as concerns about fuel prices and availability grow.
Lotto 2569
Lotto 2569
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
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Fish & Game seeking meeting over new bylaw
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Fish & Game seeking meeting over new bylaw
A new water supply bylaw set to be introduced this year has led to one fishing advocacy group seeking a meeting with the Dunedin City Council over access and stocking arrangements.
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Fenz hid information: firefighters
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Fenz hid information: firefighters
Firefighters have accused their bosses of hiding vital information about their working conditions from the government.