Govt encouraged to consider tolling existing roads
Transport Minister Simeon Brown is being encouraged to look at tolling existing roads to relieve pressure on strained transport funding.
Te Papa takes down damaged Treaty panel
Te Papa takes down damaged Treaty of Waitangi panel
Te Papa has replaced the Treaty of Waitangi panel damaged in a protest last year.
Half a million vapes seized in huge Aussie haul
Half a million vapes seized in huge Aussie haul
Almost 500,000 illegal vapes have been seized in the largest single operation of its kind in Australian history.
Dunedin man found dead had made global headlines
Dunedin man found dead had made global headlines
The "reclusive" Dunedin man whose body was found last week was Peter Alexandra Robb, who made international headlines when an internet romance went wrong.
Govt reveals first changes to RMA
Govt reveals first changes to Resource Management Act
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Farming, mining and other industrial regulations are being scrapped or amended under the government's first changes to the Resource Management Act.
US forces targeted in attacks in Iraq
US forces targeted in attacks in Iraq
US forces in Iraq and Syria faced two separate rocket and explosive drone attacks in less than 24 hours, Iraqi security sources and US officials say.
Teenage boy nabbed with haul of beauty products
Teenage boy nabbed with haul of beauty products
A teenage boy was caught allegedly shoplifting a collection of beauty products from a Dunedin chemist.
Court tells X to hide church stabbing videos
Court tells X to hide church stabbing videos
Footage related to a Sydney church stabbing on social media platform X must be suppressed worldwide, an Australian court has ordered.
NZ's emergency management not fit for purpose - inquiry
NZ's emergency management not fit for purpose - inquiry
New Zealand's emergency management system has failed in places and is not fit for purpose, an inquiry into the response to last year's catastrophic North Island storms has found.
Spreading the Sexwise message through theatre
Spreading the Sexwise message through theatre
It's an out-of-the-box way to connect with teenagers about the sensitive topics of sex and relationships.
Local motorcyclists raise money for veteran-related charities
Local motorcyclists raise money for veteran-related charities
The Deep South 2024 Ride of Respect, in support of local Returned Services Associations and veteran’s charities, was successfully run and hosted by the Deep South Chapter of the Patriots Defence...
Autumn colours
Autumn colours
Photo by Karla Pearce
Uber to let Aussie teens ride solo, in some states
Uber to let Aussie teens ride solo, in some states
Australians as young as 13 years old will be able to book journeys in ride-share vehicles as part of a service designed to appeal to busy parents.
Israel yet to provide evidence of UNRWA terror links
Israel yet to provide evidence of UNRWA terror links
Israel has yet to provide evidence for its accusations that hundreds of staff with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) are members of terrorist groups, according to a review of the agency's neutrality.
Parents spending thousands on 'Americanised' school balls
Parents spending thousands on 'Americanised' school balls
Parents of high school students are forking out thousands to give their teenagers the "school ball experience".
Advocates call for changes to assisted dying law
Advocates call for changes to assisted dying law
The End of Life Choice Act needs changes when it comes up for review later this year, say both the architect of New Zealand's assisted dying laws and hospice leaders.
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Kmart's size 'will surprise'
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Kmart's size 'will surprise'
Customers will be "surprised at the size" of Kmart Dunedin once the nearly four-year wait is over, the store’s developer says.
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Albany St cycleway hits another snag
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Albany St cycleway hits another snag
After being accused of riding "roughshod" over due process, the Dunedin City Council is set to have another go at consultation over a contentious cycleway.
Going a little wild for wildlife
Going a little wild for wildlife
Former You and Me host Suzy Cato has fun with Addison Gittoes, 4, at Tūhura Otago Museum yesterday before showing her and other children what the Wildlife Hospital does.
Posters promote protection of the planet
Posters promote protection of the planet
For a Dunedin hobby artist, seeing her poster on display at the museum was a special moment.