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    Clark calls for transparency over minerals talks

    There are calls for an immediate halt to new mines on public conservation land. Photo: Getty Images

    Clark calls for transparency over minerals talks

    The government must be more transparent about any potential minerals deal with the United States, former Prime Minister Helen Clark says.

    Labour and Greens united at Waitangi

    From left: Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Carmel Sepuloni with Green Party co-leaders Marama...

    Labour and Greens united at Waitangi

    The leaders of Labour and the Green parties are appearing together at Waitangi in a show of unity which they hope will draw a contrast with  sparring coalition partners.

    Family arrives to farewell teen who died near dingoes

    Family arrives to farewell teen who died near dingoes

    The heartbroken parents of a teenager who was found dead surrounded by dingoes have arrived in Australia to visit the lonely beach where their daughter lost her life.

    Son of Norway royal on trial for rape

     Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, and her son, Marius Borg Hoiby. Photo: Getty Images

    Son of Norway royal on trial for rape

    The son of Norway's crown princess is top stand trial on charges of rape, domestic violence, assault and drug possession, among other crimes, one of several cases that have shaken the monarchy.

    More than 2000 reports made about Chch stench this year alone

    A November 2021 fire badly damaged the plant's two trickling filters. Photo: RNZ

    More than 2000 reports made about Chch stench this year alone

    The Canterbury Regional Council has received more than 2000 reports about a putrid stench from Christchurch's wastewater treatment plant since the start of the year.

    Spain performs pioneering face transplant

    Carme, recipient of the world's first face transplant from a donor who had requested assisted...

    Spain performs pioneering face transplant

    A Spanish hospital says it has performed a facial transplant in which the donor, in a world first, had offered her face for donation before undergoing an assisted dying procedure.

    Clintons to testify in Epstein investigation

    Bill and Hillary Clinton. Photo: Reuters

    Clintons to testify in Epstein investigation

    Former US President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, will testify in a congressional investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

    Rolleston crash victim named by police

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    Rolleston crash victim named by police

    Police have named the man that died in a single-vehicle crash in Rolleston last month.

    Woman pepper-sprayed, top ripped after giving 'thumbs down' to cop

    Photo: Getty Images

    Woman pepper-sprayed, top ripped after giving 'thumbs down' to cop

    After a woman signalled the "thumbs down" at a police officer when driving past him, he pursued her and ripped her top as he tried to grab her, exposing her underwear, and then tried to enter her home.

    Major changes to driver licensing scrap full test

    Chris Bishop believes the current system is too fragmented and uncoordinated. Photo: RNZ

    Major changes to driver licensing scrap full test

    A shake-up for the driver licensing system is on its way, with changes the government says will make it a lot cheaper for those looking to get their licence.

    Fishtailing trailer hits ute and sends building materials flying

    Fishtailing trailer hits ute and sends building materials flying

    Police say it was ‘‘very lucky’’ no one was injured after a trailer swung into the side of a ute and flung building materials across a Dunedin motorway.

    Two injured in Dunedin aggravated robbery - police

    Ethel St in Wakari, Dunedin. Photo: Google Maps

    Two injured in Dunedin aggravated robbery - police

    Police are investigating an alleged aggravated robbery in Dunedin which left two people injured.

    Man found dead at shooting was stabbed - police

    Benjamin Harry Timmins. Photo: Supplied

    Man found dead at shooting was stabbed - police

    A man found dead after a shooting in Waitārere Beach last month was actually stabbed, police say.

    City sunrise

    City sunrise

    Intersection of George St and St Andrews St at 7am.

    Opposition parties slam govt's 'secret' talks with US

    Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

    Opposition parties slam govt's 'secret' talks with US

    Opposition parties are criticising the coalition for having "secret" talks with the United States about the supply of rare and critical minerals.

    'Baffling': Canterbury town red-listed by major insurer

    Woodend is a Canterbury township just north of Christchurch. Photo: CC 2.0 BY-SA / Gavin...

    'Baffling': Canterbury town red-listed by major insurer

    A major insurer that put a halt to new home insurance policies in Westport has also stopped issuing them in a second town, in North Canterbury.

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    Rolls growing at city’s special character schools

    Amana Christian School principal Jana Magens with the students on Monday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Rolls growing at city’s special character schools

    The rolls of Dunedin’s special character schools are increasing because growing numbers of parents prefer their children having an education grounded in values, a principal says.

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    Suggestion to improve English skills ‘patronising’

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    Suggestion to improve English skills ‘patronising’

    A Dunedin city councillor had been warned against undermining the council’s collaborative spirit after suggesting a colleague may want to brush up on his English skills.

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    'Win-win': Scientist sought Epstein funding for Otago roles

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    'Win-win': Scientist sought Epstein funding for Otago roles

    A prominent American scientist sought Jeffrey Epstein’s support to fund positions at the University of Otago, newly released files reveal.

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    Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine

    Animation Research founder Sir Ian Taylor has accepted a challenge by Resources Minister Shane...

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    Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine

    Dunedin's Sir Ian Taylor has accepted a debate challenge by Resources Minister Shane Jones over Santana Minerals’ proposed Central Otago gold mine.
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