Sir Brian Roche named as new public service commissioner
Sir Brian Roche has been named as the new public service commissioner, 13 months after Peter Hughes announced his retirement from the role.
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Chinese war games raise tensions with Taiwan
Chinese war games raise tensions with Taiwan
China's military has launched a new round of war games near Taiwan, calling it a warning to the "separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces", drawing condemnation from the Taipei and US...
Man died on way to hospital after ambulance no-show
Man died on way to hospital after ambulance no-show
A man experiencing "classic heart attack symptoms" died as his wife drove him to hospital after St John had still not dispatched an ambulance almost an hour after she made the first 111 call.
Support for Luxon and Hipkins drops in latest poll
Support for Luxon and Hipkins drops in latest poll
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The coalition would return to government, but both Christophers - Luxon and Hipkins - have lost popularity, according to the latest 1News-Verian poll.
Arrest made after tiny home disappears
Arrest made after tiny home disappears
A 40-year-old has been arrested after a tiny house disappeared from a property in Christchurch.
One NZ customer banned for life after attacking workers
One NZ customer banned for life after attacking workers
One New Zealand has trespassed a customer and banned them from its network for life after an assault on two staff members in Christchurch.
Marakopa missing: Siblings hit out at father's 'abuse'
Marakopa missing: Siblings hit out at father's 'abuse'
By Maia Ingoe of RNZ The older siblings of the missing Marokopa children, taken by their father three years ago, have expressed support for their mother speaking out about the disappearance.
UN says Israeli tanks burst into peacekeeper base
UN says Israeli tanks burst into peacekeeper base
The UN says Israeli tanks burst through the gates of a base of its peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon, the latest accusation of Israeli violations and attacks denounced by its own allies.
Rebel leader denies bribery in Kiwi pilot's release
Rebel leader denies bribery in Kiwi pilot's release
The leader of the rebel group that took former Christchurch pilot Phillip Mehrtens hostage has denied a bribe was involved in his release - and claims the kidnapping was to raise awareness of West Papua's fight for independence.
Gun charges for man near Trump rally
Gun charges for man near Trump rally
A man arrested at a security checkpoint near Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's California rally faces charges after being found in possession of two guns and a high-capacity magazine, authorities say.
Peters up against tricky allies on $100b Future Fund
Peters up against tricky allies on $100b Future Fund
Analysis - New Zealand First leader Winston Peters wants his coalition partners' support for a $100b infrastructure fund before the 2026 election, RNZ's Russell Palmer writes.
Electric car lobby group takes Minister to court
Electric car lobby group takes Minister to court
By Eloise Gibson of RNZ An electric car lobby group is taking Transport Minister Simeon Brown to court over his decision to lower tailpipe CO2 emissions for car imports.
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Hospital costs could rise $10m per quarter: economist
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Hospital costs could rise $10m per quarter: economist
Costs could rise by $10 million every three months while the new Dunedin hospital project languishes, an economist warns.
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Sculpture salutes abuse survivors
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Sculpture salutes abuse survivors
A sculpture saluting survivors of violence and domestic abuse is the latest to be installed at a memorial public art space in Dunedin.
Dame Elizabeth remembered for getting ‘stuff done’
Dame Elizabeth remembered for getting ‘stuff done’
Dame Elizabeth Hanan, who served two terms as deputy mayor of Dunedin, has died. She was 87.
Making moves
Making moves
Dancer and teacher Smitha Rajan, pictured with pupil Gowri Gangadharan, 8, had her first workshop at Dunedin’s Ellis Park on Saturday.
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Exhibition turns animal world ‘a bit upside down’
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Exhibition turns animal world ‘a bit upside down’
A fur seal wearing a fake beard and an orangutan cuddled up with a gibbon are not the usual animal antics you would expect to see at Tūhura Otago Museum.
Extra staff, reviews under way after violent week at prison
Extra staff, reviews under way after violent week at prison
Extra staff are in place and tensions in the high security unit at Otago Corrections Facility are under review after three straight days of violence last week, the prison’s manager says.
Seven off on trip of a lifetime
Seven off on trip of a lifetime
Seven young people are off on an all-expenses-paid trip of a lifetime.
Robertson keen to grow uni’s revenue
Robertson keen to grow uni’s revenue
University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson says his first 100 days in the job have been a bit of a whirlwind.