Health wishes for Budget 2026
Health wishes for Budget 2026
The govt has already announced an expansion to Lakes District Hospital's ED in Queenstown will begin within months as part of a $180m boost to healthcare in the Otago Central Lakes area.
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Climate note sent to PM's senior adviser
Climate note sent to PM's senior adviser
The staffer who received a document from Fonterra and Z Energy making suggestions for a potential law change was a senior adviser for PM Christopher Luxon.
One dead, multiple injuries as chemical tank ruptures
One dead, multiple injuries as chemical tank ruptures
A chemical tank has imploded and ruptured in the US state of Washington, resulting one death, nine people critically injured and another nine unaccounted for, officials say.
Willis negotiating tricky Budget path
Willis negotiating tricky Budget path
Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ third Budget has been drafted during troubled economic times. She talks to ODT political editor Mike Houlahan about the challenges.
First person charged under new stalking law
First person charged under new stalking law
An Auckland man is the first person to be charged under new stalking and harassment laws.
AI use in reading breast cancer scans on way
AI use in reading breast cancer scans on way
The government says artificial intelligence will be used as a second set of eyes reading breast cancer scans from early next year.
Andrew Mehrtens facing bankruptcy application
NZ rugby great Andrew Mehrtens facing bankruptcy application
A former Crusaders and All Blacks great is the subject of a bankruptcy application in Christchurch.
One dead after crash on Canterbury property
One dead after crash on Canterbury property
A person has died after an early morning crash in Canterbury.
'The right Budget for the times,' Willis says
'The right Budget for the times,' Willis says
Thursday's Budget is "the right Budget for the times", and will respond to an increasingly uncertain world, the Finance Minister says.
Iran says new US strikes 'gross violation' of ceasefire
Iran says new US strikes 'gross violation' of ceasefire
Iran says the United States has violated a ceasefire by striking targets near the contested Strait of Hormuz, potentially complicating efforts to bring the war to a close.
'Speeding' driver critical after slamming into parked truck in central Dunedin
'Speeding' driver critical after slamming into parked truck in central Dunedin
A Dunedin man left in a critical condition after crashing into a parked logging truck had bail conditions not to drive.
New building planned for Christchurch tallest since quakes
New building planned for Christchurch tallest since quakes
Prolific Christchurch developer Williams Corporation has unveiled its plans for a new 10-storey tower in the central city.
Teen driver rammed three police vehicles in stolen car
Teen driver rammed three police vehicles in stolen car
Police have arrested a teenager who allegedly rammed three police cars in a stolen vehicle before being blocked and arrested south of Christchurch.
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Anxiety inspires holistic remedy
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Anxiety inspires holistic remedy
Experiencing repeated panic and anxiety attacks after her father’s death prompted a Dunedin secondary student to make an anxiety relief spray.
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Dunedin trio best in land and there's no debate about it
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Dunedin trio best in land and there's no debate about it
Three Dunedin secondary school students were so focused on winning the national debating tournament in Parliament, Christopher Luxon himself could not have shaken their focus.
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Cost of Ong’s ‘unpredictable’ conduct hits $17k
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Cost of Ong’s ‘unpredictable’ conduct hits $17k
Council costs for investigating Cr Benedict Ong’s behaviour have passed $17,000, but some around the council table fear the final figure and cost to Dunedin’s reputation could climb much higher.
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Young duo’s car-stealing spree continues
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Young duo’s car-stealing spree continues
Another day, another few car thefts in the city.
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'No major projects' planned to ease Mosgiel traffic woes
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'No major projects' planned to ease Mosgiel traffic woes
A watching brief will be maintained over Mosgiel traffic issues before any substantial long-term fix is proposed, transport officials say.
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Fossils to be reunited in US
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Fossils to be reunited in US
For decades, a fossilised whale has been sitting in the basement of the University of Otago’s geology department — minus its head.
UK doctors say social media as bad as smoking for children
UK doctors say social media as bad as smoking for children
Social media ranks alongside smoking as a danger to children, senior British doctors say, as they urge lawmakers to tackle the harm that they say excessive screen time is causing to young people.