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Trump calls on other countries to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has called on nations to send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for shipping as Iranian forces continue their retaliation campaign amid US and Israeli attacks on...

Employed partner given job search obligations by MSD

The ministry confirmed it is proposing to cut 97 positions - of which 27 are vacant. Photo: RNZ

Employed partner given job search obligations by MSD

A man who was made redundant last year has been left perplexed when his employed partner was told she would need to attend a seminar on gaining employment.

Aussie school suspends NZ teacher over sex talks

Teacher Jason Morgan has been suspended from his job at Chanel College Queensland, after being...

Aussie school suspends NZ teacher over sex talks

A teacher censured for asking students inappropriate questions, including "How long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl?", has now been suspended from his teaching role in Australia.

Iran's new leader injured, 'likely disfigured' - Hegseth

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Photo: Getty Images

Iran's new leader injured, 'likely disfigured' - Hegseth

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is wounded and likely disfigured, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says.

Israel threatens Gaza-scale destruction in Lebanon

People inspect a damaged building, in the aftermath of Israeli strikes in the Zuqaq al-Blat...

Israel threatens Gaza-scale destruction in Lebanon

Israel destroyed a bridge in southern Lebanon on Friday and dropped leaflets in Beirut threatening Gaza-scale devastation as it deployed more troops to fight Iran-backed Hezbollah...

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‘Good to be home’: landslip victim returns

Lynnette Johnston, pictured with her 9-year-old Pomeranian, Tina, is happy to be back in her...

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‘Good to be home’: landslip victim returns

Being given 15 minutes to leave her home with no return date was a scary experience for Lynnette Johnston.

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Second agency to investigate: Te Kāika now under audit by HNZ

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Second agency to investigate: Te Kāika now under audit by HNZ

The pressure on embattled health charity Te Kāika is increasing as a second government agency launches an investigation into its operations.

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Resisting, fleeing, shoplifting thirsty work

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Resisting, fleeing, shoplifting thirsty work

During a three-week booze bender, a Dunedin man stole seven bottles of cider, 60 RTDs, a box of beer and tried to escape police three times.

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Couple’s WW1 medals for auction

The World War 1 medals of George (seven on left) and Harriet (four on right) Simeon. Photos:...

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Couple’s WW1 medals for auction

George and Harriet Simeon are quite unusual in that they both served in World War 1 and lived to tell their respective tales.

Imitation firearm arrest

Armed police arrested a man at the corner of Lynn and Chapman Sts after he was seen sleeping in his car outside a school with what was believed to be a firearm on his lap.

Defaced drive-thru screen

Defaced drive-thru screen

A masked protester defaced a drive-thru screen at a Dunedin fast-food restaurant over the chain’s decision to use AI.

Vigilance urged as second case recorded

Vigilance urged as second case recorded

Dunedin has recorded its second case of invasive Meningococcal Disease meningitis, but a foundation is concerned not enough is being done to stop the spread.

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Aim to join sides around comedy

Dunedin comedian Jonathan Falconer will bring an experimental mix of left-wing and right-wing...

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Aim to join sides around comedy

A Dunedin comedian hopes his experimental show poking fun at both sides of the political aisle will help bring people together in today’s polarised political world.

Allegedly groped woman

A 46-year-old Dunedin man has been arrested after he allegedly groped a young woman in North Dunedin.

Helmet’s value shown

A Dunedin cyclist avoided a traumatic head injury thanks to his helmet.

Punishment for Ong yet to be determined: mayor

Cr Benedict Ong quickly turned to social media during yesterday’s council meeting, after two...

Punishment for Ong yet to be determined: mayor

Any sanctions imposed by the Dunedin City Council against Cr Benedict Ong for breaching the code of conduct will be separate from action he is set to face anyway, the mayor has confirmed.

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