Greens announce 'drink swim fish' election policy
The Green Party would ban bottom trawling and lower the nitrate limit for drinking water, under its rivers and oceans policy package.
Noah the former stray thriving as sniffer dog at Christchurch Airport
Noah the former stray thriving as sniffer dog at Christchurch Airport
A stray dog has gone from rags to riches, securing a job at Christchurch Airport after he was found living on the street.
Bank to offer support to those hit by weather
Bank to offer support to those hit by weather
One bank has confirmed it is offering support for Otago residents who have been impacted financially by the severe weather sweeping the province.
Calm before the storm
Calm before the storm
Enjoying the sunrise.
Extra beds added to hospitals to meet winter demand
Extra beds added to hospitals to meet winter demand
Health NZ is adding 30 more temporary beds than initially expected to hospitals around the country in order to meet winter demand.
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Owner says pet accused of attack 'the friendliest dog out'
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Owner says pet accused of attack 'the friendliest dog out'
A woman’s bid to have her dog’s classification of menacing reversed includes allegations the DCC was blaming the breed and the dog could not ‘‘magically’’ walk through a fence and attack people.
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Friends gained, skills picked up in roller derby
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Friends gained, skills picked up in roller derby
Dunedin has a new batch of beginner skaters getting ready to make it in the rough and tumble world of roller derby.
Dunedin emergency centre closes as focus shifts to recovery
Dunedin emergency centre closes as focus shifts to recovery
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Dunedin's emergency operations centre has closed as efforts transition from emergency to recovery in response to the significant rain event of the past two days.
Video promoting city wins global accolade
Video promoting city wins global accolade
A video promoting Dunedin has won gold in the city promotion category at the US International Awards.
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Improving toddlers’ literacy, social skills
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Improving toddlers’ literacy, social skills
A new educational programme aimed at building communication skills is turning toddlers into regular chatterboxes.
NZ joins US project to accelerate AI warfighting
NZ joins US project to accelerate AI warfighting
New Zealand has joined a project to accelerate artificial intelligence warfighting capabilities that the United States calls "pivotal" and the "foundation" to winning battles.
Road between Sawyers Bay and Port Chalmers closed due to flooding
Road between Sawyers Bay and Port Chalmers closed due to flooding
State Highway 88, from Dunedin to Port Chalmers, is closed near Sawyers Bay due to major flooding.
NZ First wants to restrict voting to citizens only
NZ First wants to restrict voting to citizens only
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has announced a policy to restrict voting rights to only those with New Zealand citizenship.
Gardener cleared in rental dispute after plants die in flooding
Gardener cleared in rental dispute after plants die in flooding
A “prize-winning gardener” planted her late mother’s rose bushes in the garden of a rental property, where she was living.
NSW third Aussie state to confirm bird flu
NSW third Aussie state to confirm bird flu
New South Wales has become Australia's third state to confirm a case of H5N1 bird flu. Six infections have now been confirmed across the country.
National promises to pursue trade deals if elected
National promises to pursue seven trade deals if elected
National has promised to prioritise trade deals with seven specific countries if it wins the election.
13 injured in two-vehicle crash in Canterbury
13 injured in two-vehicle crash in Canterbury
A serious crash in Canterbury's Selwyn district has left more than a dozen people injured, two of them critically.
Serious crash in Christchurch
Serious crash in Christchurch
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash in Johns Rd, Northwood, Christchurch.
Smell of smoke triggers emergency landing at Christchurch Airport
Smell of smoke triggers emergency landing at Christchurch Airport
A report that the cabin of an Air New Zealand plane smelt of smoke triggered an emergency response at Christchurch Airport this afternoon.
Heatwave strains power grids, disrupts July 4 events in US
Heatwave strains power grids, disrupts July 4 events in US
A dangerous heatwave has upended Fourth of July celebrations across swathes of the US, forcing officials to cancel or postpone dozens of parades, concerts and fireworks displays.