'Very close eye' on cyclone as it tracks towards NZ
Forecasters are warning that Cyclone Vaianu is increasingly likely to hit the country this weekend.
'Whole civilization will die,' Trump warns
'Whole civilization will die,' Trump warns as Iran deadline looms
Donald Trump has threatened that "a whole civilization will die tonight" as Iran showed no sign of accepting his ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz.
Images from moon 'really amazing'
Images from moon 'really amazing'
For the past 50 years, Dr Ian Griffin has been waiting, ever so patiently, to turn his attention to ‘‘the dark side’’ once again.
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Reuse of needles up: report
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Reuse of needles up: report
The controversial axing of a trusted Dunedin needle-exchange service has led to a rise in needle reuse in the city’s drug community, a new report has found.
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Air NZ makes further cuts, changes to southern flights
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Air NZ makes further cuts, changes to southern flights
More cuts are set to hit flights in the South as rising fuel costs continue to affect the national carrier.
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Mayor urges careful speech
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Mayor urges careful speech
Dunedin's mayor has again cautioned councillors to be careful about how they speak about city council staff.
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Trump thanked for boost in e-bike use
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Trump thanked for boost in e-bike use
United States President Donald Trump could help Dunedin to achieve climate aspirations, a city councillor says.
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30-year employee there to see OceanaGold NYSE listing
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30-year employee there to see OceanaGold NYSE listing
When Quenton Johnston first started work at the Macraes gold mine almost 30 years ago, he thought it would be a great opportunity to explore New Zealand’s rugged mountains and have an adventurous...
Fuel prices giving bike shops a boost
Fuel prices giving bike shops a boost
Two wheels are becoming more popular than four.
Collector couple give important art collection to city
Collector couple give important art collection to city
A well-curated relationship between a gallery and two art collectors has resulted one of New Zealand’s most significant private collections of contemporary art being bestowed on Dunedin.
‘Do-it-yourself’ road safety markings ‘unsafe’
‘Do-it-yourself’ road safety markings ‘unsafe’
A "home-made" approach to road safety in one Mosgiel street is putting people at risk, a local representative says.
Generator noise blasts port as ship loads up
Generator noise blasts port as ship loads up
The large container ship Maersk Rio Bravo was parked up at Port Chalmers yesterday, filling its space with more exports and could be both seen and heard.
Boil water notice continues after E coli found
Boil water notice continues after E coli found
A boil-water notice for thousands of Auckland homes is still in force after E. coli was found.
House catches fire as fatal crash brings down powerlines
House catches fire as fatal crash brings down powerlines
One person has died after crashing into a power pole just before 4pm in Moutoa.
Rates double as city ranks among NZ’s least affordable
Rates double as city ranks among NZ’s least affordable
Wellington City’s residential rates have more than doubled since 2012, making them among the highest and least affordable in the country, a new council-commissioned report says.
Where's my Wi-Fi? Man discovered modem burglary when internet died
Where's my Wi-Fi? Man discovered modem burglary when internet died
An internet-surfing householder discovered he was being burgled after a thief unplugged and took his Wi-Fi modem in another room.
Eating more fibre ‘becoming sexy’
Eating more fibre ‘becoming sexy’
In a rare occurrence social media messaging and science are promoting the same message when it comes to fibre — eat more. Rebecca Fox talks to Associate Prof Andrew Reynolds about why and how...
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Aim to uncover fish toxin secrets
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Aim to uncover fish toxin secrets
Fish have long been known as a source of high-quality protein, essential omega-3 fatty acids, and various vitamins and minerals vital for heart and brain health.
Hooked on fishing
Hooked on fishing
Rugged up on a cool Easter Monday, Virgilio Almonte, of Dunedin, baits his hook at the Steamer Basin wharf. April opened with a run of clear, close to 20°C days. By Sunday, the clouds had rolled in...
Opponents vow to halt controversial Hawke's Bay dam project
Opponents vow to halt controversial Hawke's Bay dam project
A government funding loan of 18 million dollars for a controversial dam in Central Hawke's Bay has its opponents vowing to halt the project yet again.