Peace pledge
Peace pledge
Peace activists clean the Peace Pole at the Otago Museum Reserve, in Dunedin, on Anzac Day, before observing five minutes of silence in memory of the dead from all wars and conflicts...
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Gull central
Gull central
Red-billed gulls gather on rocks below the Taiaroa Head lighthouse.
'Family emergency' no excuse for seventh drink-driving offence
'Family emergency' no excuse for seventh drink-driving offence
A man tried arguing a family emergency was the reason he chose to drink-drive, but a judge was not buying it.
Indian army chief heads to Kashmir as Pakistan tensions rise
Indian army chief heads to Kashmir as Pakistan tensions rise
India's army chief will visit the site of a deadly attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir earlier this week, with fears of fresh tensions with long-time rival and neighbour Pakistan spooking markets.
Fewer than 50 families to get National's full tax package, says CTU
Fewer than 50 families to get National's full tax package, says CTU
Fewer than 50 families are likely to receive National's full $252 fortnightly tax break, based on the FamilyBoost scheme's lower than expected uptake, The Council of Trade Unions says.
Slideshow: Dunedin Dawn Service
Slideshow: Dunedin Dawn Service
Scenes from today's Dawn Service in the Queens Gardens, Dunedin.
Luxon marks 110 years since Gallipoli landing
Luxon marks 110 years since Gallipoli landing
The prime minister says the name of Gallipoli is etched into New Zealand's national identity.
Melbourne Anzac service marred by 'abhorrent' neo-Nazi jeering
Melbourne Anzac service marred by 'abhorrent' neo-Nazi jeering
Veterans and their families marched to the sound of brass and public applause as they paraded proudly with their medals on a day marred by neo-Nazis gatecrashing a sombre Anzac dawn service.
Company confirms 'tragic' death at Kaikorai factory
Company confirms 'tragic' death at Kaikorai factory
Dunedin robotics company Scott Technology Ltd says it is "deeply saddened" after the death of a worker at its Kaikorai Valley Rd site yesterday.
'It breaks my heart': PhD student's dad speaks of anger, grief
'It breaks my heart': PhD student's dad speaks of anger, grief
The father of a US PhD student who died after being attacked at an Auckland bus stop says his son was a "gentle and caring soul" who was deeply committed to his science.
'Vladimir, STOP!' says Trump after Kyiv attack
'Vladimir, STOP!' says Trump after Kyiv attack
Russia pounded Kyiv with missiles, killing at least 12 people and drawing a rare rebuke from US President Donald Trump, who told Vladimir Putin: "Vladimir, STOP!"
Man critically hurt in West Auckland fracas
Man critically hurt in West Auckland fracas
A man is in hospital in a critical condition with what are believed to be stab wounds after an incident in West Auckland early today.
Council cans rainbow crossings
Council cans central city rainbow crossings
Rainbow crossings will not be part of a revised design for Bath St, in central Dunedin, as the city council looks to keep an upgrade within budget.
Major blaze at recycling plant contained
Crews contain major blaze at Auckland recycling plant
Fire officials say smoke from a large recycling plant fire in Auckland's North Shore overnight has lessened.
Southerners brave cold for Anzac services
Southerners brave cold for Anzac Day services
Crowds have braved chilly conditions to turn out for Anzac Day services in the South this morning.
Last-minute call for people to share pandemic experiences
Last-minute call for people to share pandemic experiences
The chair of the Covid-19 Inquiry has put out a last-minute call for people to share their experiences during the global pandemic.
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Council looks at reinstating fireworks
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Council looks at reinstating fireworks
Fireworks could be back with a vengeance for Dunedin’s next New Year’s Eve celebrations.
100-year-old veteran:‘ I felt it was my duty’
100-year-old veteran:‘ I felt it was my duty’
Arthur Driver is among the last of his generation.
‘Celestial smile’ to greet very early risers
‘Celestial smile’ to greet very early risers
If you get up at 4.56am tomorrow, go outside, do a handstand and turn to the east, neighbours might think you are a hardcore fitness guru.
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Air NZ stands by high fares for the South
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Air NZ stands by high fares for the South
Air New Zealand has defended high prices Southerners are railing against, but its chief financial officer could only offer sympathy yesterday.