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Development fee hike ‘unjustified’

An aerial view of Warrington. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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Development fee hike ‘unjustified’

A Warrington developer says his latest subdivision will likely not go ahead after an "unjustified" $50,000 increase in development contributions proposed by the Dunedin City Council.

Well-paced, exciting final drew large audience

Well-paced, exciting final drew large audience

DSO and DYO Concerto CompetitionRising Stars FinalistsDunedin Town HallFriday May 16 The 2025 Dunedin Concerto Competition final, in which three young musicians performed with a full...

Accomplished unaccompanied

Accomplished unaccompanied

The Dunedin Harmony Chorus perform an unaccompanied four-part harmony in barbershop-style at the Dunedin City Library on Saturday.

Taiwan shuts down its last nuclear reactor

A slogan is displayed on a building, using laser light, as Taiwan shuts down its last Nuclear...

Taiwan shuts down its last nuclear reactor

Taiwan on Saturday began to shut down its last active nuclear reactor, officially marking its departure from atomic power.

Storms kill dozens across the US

Residents inspect their home after a tornado completely tore off the back wall of a two-storey...

Storms kill dozens across the US

Severe storms in the United States have killed at least 27 people in Missouri and Kentucky, authorities said yesterday.

Scramble for safety continues for Gazans

Scramble for safety continues for Gazans

Gaza is shrinking Lilly Cheslaw, of The Observer, writes.

World in pictures

Members of Cheer Re-Man’s, an all-male cheer-leading team of active businessmen, perform at ...

World in pictures

Recent photographs from Reuters

Overnight snow forecast for Canterbury

MetService has issued overnight road snowfall warnings for Arthurs Pass (SH73) and Porters Pass (SH73).

Man charged over fires in seven churches, chapel

The Anglican Church of the Epiphany was among those targeted. Photos: RNZ/Rachel Helyer Donaldson

Man charged over fires in seven churches, chapel

Wairarapa police have arrested a 44-year-old man in relation to seven suspicious fires in Masterton earlier this year.

Obituary: a determined voice for peace

Heinke Sommer-Matheson and Peter Matheson. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Obituary: a determined voice for peace

The Reverend Professor Emeritus, Dr Peter Clarkson Matheson, lived a rich and talented life.

Mexican ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge

The ship's 45-metre masts were too tall to clear the arched Brooklyn Bridge at...

Mexican ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge

A Mexican Navy sailing ship festooned with lights and a giant flag has crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, shearing the top of its masts and causing injuries, New York City's mayor says.

Trump to speak to leaders, wants end to 'bloodbath'

US President Donald Trump says he'll speak with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Monday to discuss...

Trump to speak to leaders, wants end to 'bloodbath'

US President Donald Trump says he'll speak to Russia and Ukraine's presidents following talks between the two sides at which a Ukrainian official said Moscow's negotiators voiced new demands.

Pope Leo to take charge of Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV's homily on Sunday is likely to indicate some of the priorities for his papacy,...

Pope Leo to take charge of Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV formally takes up his role as leader of the Catholic Church on Sunday, with a Mass in St Peter's Square, drawing a large crowd of well wishers, world leaders and royalty.

Boost for urgent, after-hours health services in South

Health Minister Simeon Brown (left) and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made the announcement in...

Boost for urgent, after-hours health services in South

Communities in Dunedin and Invercargill will have better access to urgent and after-hours healthcare as part of a nationwide investment, the Health Minister says.

Israel airstrike hits tents in Gaza as talks resume

Flames rise from northern Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, on...

Israel airstrike hits tents in Gaza as talks resume

An Israeli airstrike killed at least 24 Palestinians in a tent encampment in Khan Younis in southern Gaza Strip, as mediators hosted a new round of talks between Israel and Hamas.

Austria wins Eurovision crown

JJ combined elements of opera, techno and high-pitched vocals in his song Wasted Love, winning...

Austria wins Eurovision crown

Austria has won the Eurovision Song Contest with a song combining opera and techno about the power of love.

The win-win solution for cash-strapped councils

Hauraki District Council's community development advisor Katie McLaren (left) and community...

The win-win solution for cash-strapped councils

One Waikato council has found a win-win solution for cash-strapped councils that still want to support community initiatives.

Suspect tracked to shopping centre on run

Suspect tracked to shopping centre on run

A man has been charged with aggravated robbery and a second suspect is still on the loose after police swarmed an Auckland shopping centre.

Stanford students, staff on hunger strike

Stanford University students and faculty launched a hunger strike this week, joining a broader statewide movement calling for universities to divest from companies with ties to Israel.

Little launches Wellington mayoral campaign

Andrew Little has highlighted two main policy platforms to his campaign: "A council that serves...

Little launches Wellington mayoral campaign

Andrew Little has officially launched his mayoral campaign, saying he's ready to do the hard work and ensure he leads a council that serves Wellington.

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