Review of early childhood education funding announced
A group reviewing funding for the early childhood sector has been told to consider making trade-offs between the quality of early learning and its cost.
Labour MPs caught swearing in heated hearing
Labour MPs caught swearing in heated hearing
In a tense select committee hearing at Parliament this morning, two Labour MPs had to apologise for swearing.
Cancer patient questions GST on drugs
'I'm fundraising to cover tax': Cancer patient questions GST on drugs
Amanda Broughton will have to pay $103,000 for a course of a drug, to treat her stage 3C breast cancer, the fact 15% of that goes to the government is unfair, she says.
Oxford St in London to go traffic-free
Oxford St in London to go traffic-free
London's Oxford St, one of Britain's busiest shopping districts, will be pedestrianised in a move designed to smarten up the area and help drive growth.
Schools not ready to grade reports against new curriculums
Schools not ready to grade reports against new curriculums
Some primary schools warn they are not ready to grade children against the new English and maths curriculums in mid-year reports to parents.
Iran urges US to force Israel into ceasefire
Iran urges US to force Israel into ceasefire
An Israeli strike hit Iran's state broadcaster on Monday while the head of the UN nuclear watchdog indicated extensive damage to Iran's biggest uranium enrichment plant and Iran called on the US to force a ceasefire in the aerial war.
Dozens more killed trying to reach food in Gaza
Dozens more killed trying to reach food in Gaza
Israeli fire killed at least 50 people Monday, nearly half of them near an aid distribution site run by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, as UN officials denounced aid delivery methods.
Govt launches suicide prevention plan
Govt launches suicide prevention plan
The government has launched a "targeted plan" to prevent suicide, outlining a five-year whole-of-government approach.
Murdered woman's body not found for three days
Murdered Christchurch woman's body not found for three days
A murdered Christchurch woman's body was not found for three days after the emergency call to police was given the wrong code.
Media Council upholds complaint over RNZ heatwave headline
Media Council upholds complaint over RNZ heatwave headline
A Media Council ruling has upheld complaints against RNZ over a February 2025 article about a heatwave.
Canterbury manor with indoor climbing wall sold
Canterbury manor with indoor climbing wall, 18-car garage sold
A large Canterbury home with an indoor climbing wall and 18-car garage has been snapped up by a local family after interest from as far away as the US and UK.
HNZ told to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts
HNZ told to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts
Health NZ has been directed to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts to perform elective surgeries.
'Highly regarded' officer shot dead in rural Tasmania
'Highly regarded' officer shot dead in rural Tasmania
Updated 12.35 pm
An experienced police officer who was shot dead at a rural Tasmania property while delivering a home repossession order has been formally identified.
'Public deserves inquiry' after double killer's emails revealed
'Public deserves inquiry' after double killer's emails revealed
The public "deserves an inquiry" into the forensic mental health system, says the Chief Victims Advisor, after revelations an elderly mental health patient who murdered a pensioner killed his brother 50 years ago.
New to speaking English but singing no issue
New to speaking English but singing no issue
Two years ago, Jared Gerida, 15, could barely speak a word of English. Yesterday, the South Otago High School student led his choir at a regional singing competition.
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Radich allies switch to Barker
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Radich allies switch to Barker
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich appears to have no councillors backing his bid for re-election as two former allies jump ship to support a rival.
Davies returning to hospital project to lead delivery of in-patient facility
Davies returning to hospital project to lead delivery of in-patient facility
The merry-go round of leaders of the delayed new Dunedin hospital project continues with Evan Davies jumping on for another ride.
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Judge appreciates welcome
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Judge appreciates welcome
Dunedin's newest judge is ready to work hard, although he might not be a Highlanders fan just yet.
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Shop set for influx of half a million books
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Shop set for influx of half a million books
Half a million books could be bound for Dunedin if the closure of a prominent second-hand bookshop goes ahead, its owner says.
Last year’s Octacan effort caned
Last year’s Octacan effort caned
Taieri College students stand around a New Zealand made out of cans the school collected for the annual Octacan appeal.