Govt finances worse than expected as tax take falls
Govt finances worse than expected as tax take falls
The government's finances are slightly worse than expected, as the tax take fell more than expenses.
NZTA halts millions in funding to police over breath test saga
NZTA halts millions in funding to police over breath test saga
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has halted $6 million worth of funding to police until it's satisfied police have met their breath test targets.
Morning tea mishap leads to Dunedin crash
Morning tea mishap leads to Dunedin crash
A Dunedin man crashed his car after losing control when he spilled his cup of tea.
Mosgiel dumpster diver's midnight skip raid foiled
Mosgiel dumpster diver's midnight skip raid foiled
A late-night Mosgiel dumpster diver told police he ‘‘thought he could just take’’ material out of a worksite’s skip before being made to return his haul.
Brutal Dunedin murder 'ruined lives of two families'
Brutal Dunedin murder 'ruined lives of two families'
The father of a Dunedin murder victim has spoken of his heartbreak at losing his "honest and hard-working" only son through such horrific circumstances.
Govt pushes ahead with retirement village rule changes
Govt pushes ahead with retirement village rule changes
Changes for the Retirement Villages Act should help to reduce the amount of time some people have to wait for their money back when they leave a village.
Woolworths admits failures over rat infestation
Woolworths admits failures over rat infestation at Dunedin supermarket
Woolworths has been hauled before the courts and admitted failing to control its Dunedin store’s rat infestation.
Emissions targets rejected by government
Emissions targets rejected by government
The government has rejected all of the Climate Change Commission's recommendations to strengthen New Zealand's emissions targets.
Teacher asked colleagues if they wanted 'to do a line' at work party
Teacher asked colleagues if they wanted 'to do a line' at work party
A teacher who asked colleagues if they wanted to “do a line” at an after-work Christmas party in a classroom said her actions were “stupid drunken horseplay with some sort of white powder”.
One dead after fuel tanker crashes into building
One dead after fuel tanker crashes into building
A person is dead after a fuel truck crashed into a building in Lower Hutt this morning.
Measles case confirmed in Dunedin
Measles case confirmed in Dunedin
A measles case has been confirmed in Dunedin as health authorities warn of a "concerning" rise heading into the summer holidays.
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Simms fires back at trio over South D meeting flak
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'Patently ridiculous': Simms fires back at trio over South D meeting flak
Andrew Simms has been accused of being more interested in campaigning for the next election than governing the city.
All Otago to have lidar mapping
All Otago to have lidar mapping
The whole of Otago will soon be covered by lidar (light detection and ranging) ground mapping.
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Polytechnic chief executive resigns
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Polytechnic chief executive resigns
The chief executive of embattled Otago Polytechnic is leaving the organisation.
Crash victim named
Crash victim named
Police have named a woman who died in a crash in which a Swiss man has admitted a charge of careless driving.
On bail after alleged brawl
On bail after alleged brawl
A former political figure has been released on bail after an alleged Dunedin bar brawl.
Govt funding boost revs up 2026 Otago Rally
Govt funding boost revs up 2026 Otago Rally
Wheels are already spinning in Otago after the government announced the Otago Rally will receive a major funding boost for its 50th anniversary next year.
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Councillor continues to plug naming rights idea
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Councillor continues to plug naming rights idea
A councillor who suggested naming rights for street signs could bring in private capital to Dunedin is apparently unconvinced the law is a roadblock.
Leary admits ChatGPT email blunder
Leary admits ChatGPT email blunder
Taieri MP Ingrid Leary has been caught in a blunder after her list of AI-generated questions "designed to trap" were sent to a political opponent in error.
Downed cable halts traffic
Downed cable halts traffic
Ravensbourne Rd was closed to traffic for a short time about 8pm yesterday after an overhead cable came down on to the road.