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    Working to solve ‘food resilience issue’

    Neil Robinson, owner of Garden to Market farm business, at his plot in Outram. PHOTO: GERARD O...

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    Working to solve ‘food resilience issue’

    A community-led programme will wield economies of scale to support local growers and boost Dunedin’s food resilience, an organiser hopes.

    Man who died in Lake Tekapo named

    Concern is rising about the number of small units and short-term accommodation options cropping...

    Man who died in Lake Tekapo named

    Police have named the man who died after entering Lake Tekapo last week.

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    Opening new cafe ‘a big leap for sure’

    Dunedin hospitality newcomer Kahu Parmenter has opened her first cafe in a converted garage and...

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    Opening new cafe ‘a big leap for sure’

    A hospitality newbie who quit her job to launch a cafe in a roadwork-plagued street says she is staying optimistic amid the cost-of-living crisis.

    Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in 'totally fair response'

    Thick plumes of smoke with flames rise from an oil refinery in Moscow. Photo: Reuters

    Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in 'totally fair response'

    Scores of Ukrainian drones bore down on Moscow today, hitting the Russian capital's oil refinery for the second time this week.

    Push for tourism boost not to come 'at any cost'

    Social Development Minister Louise Upston has announced that people coming on to Jobseeker...

    Push for tourism boost not to come 'at any cost'

    The push for more international visitors will not come at any cost, the tourism and hospitality minister says.

    'Embarrassing': NZ votes against protections for gig workers

    Brooke van Velden showed an immediate interest in reforming equal pay laws. Photo: RNZ

    'Embarrassing': NZ votes against protections for gig workers

    New Zealand's vote against protections for gig workers at an international labour conference is "embarrassing", a union boss says.

    US, Iran sign ceasefire agreement

    US President Donald Trump signed a peace deal with Iran today while attending G7 in France. Photo...

    US, Iran sign ceasefire agreement

    The US and Iran released the text of an interim agreement their presidents have signed to end their war today.

    North Korea recalls ambassador to UK

    North Korea recalls ambassador to UK

    North Korea has recalled its ambassador to Britain just a month after he took up the post.

    Govt funding boost for extended pharmacy services

    Energy Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

    Govt funding boost for extended pharmacy services

    An extension to pharmacy services that allows them to directly prescribe some common treatments is set for a funding boost.

    Dunedin pedestrian hit by truck in serious condition

    Emergency services at the scene of the crash. Photo: Staff Photographer

    Dunedin pedestrian hit by truck in serious condition

    A pedestrian hit by a truck while crossing the road in Dunedin this afternoon was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

    Man died after being stabbed in head, killer made video call to friend

    Keith Pati, 33, died at Hawke's Bay Hospital, where he had been taken by family members. Photo:...

    Man died after being stabbed in head, killer made video call to friend

    Keith Pati was stabbed so hard in the head that the entire blade of the knife entered his left temple, above the ear.

    Arrest after person reportedly seriously injured with weapon

    Arrest after person reportedly seriously injured with weapon

    Armed police were called to a Christchurch street after a person was reported to have been seriously injured with a weapon.

    Wihongi hearing delayed until end of month

    Everlee Wihongi has been in US detention since the start of April. Photo: Supplied

    Wihongi hearing delayed until end of month

    New Zealand ICE detainee Everlee Wihongi has a further 12 days to wait to find out her future.

    'No words' after contractor dumped dog's body in skip

    'No words' after contractor dumped dog's body in skip

    The owner of a dog hit and killed by a vehicle in Christchurch was "in disbelief" after learning an NZTA contractor had dumped its body in a skip.

    Labour pledges to reinstate free prescriptions

    Labour's health spokesperson Dr Ayesha Verral and leader Chris Hipkins made the announcement...

    Labour pledges to reinstate free prescriptions

    Labour is pledging to reinstate universal free prescriptions if it wins the November election, adding it to the list of promises to be funded by a Capital Gains Tax.

    Transport Minister not ruling out fuel tax hikes

    Transport Minister Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ

    Transport Minister not ruling out fuel tax hikes

    Transport Minister Chris Bishop - who previously cast doubt on fuel taxes rising next year - says after the Iran peace deal they are still possible.

    'Australians must live under one cultural umbrella': Pauline Hanson

    One Nation leader Pauline Hanson reacts to a question from a journalist following her address at...

    'Australians must live under one cultural umbrella': Pauline Hanson

    Pauline Hanson has called for migrants to assimilate into a "monocultural" Australia in a wide-ranging speech that also targeted rising social inequity and a litany of culture-war issues.

    'Significant errors': Willis criticises Jones over $30k travel blowout

    NZ First leader Winston Peters and deputy Shane Jones. Both are government ministers. Photo: RNZ

    'Significant errors': Willis criticises Jones over $30k travel blowout

    The Finance Minister has criticised Shane Jones for a $30,000 budget blowout incurred while attend a mining conference in Canada, saying he has made "significant errors".

    Chch man kicked pregnant partner in stomach

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    Christchurch man kicked pregnant partner in stomach, stomped on her head

    Tane McGregor-Tuirirangi had a history of assaulting his partner when he stomped on her head several times when she was 24 weeks pregnant with their child.

    CAA says wire around tail rotor brought down chopper

    Emergency services near the crash site in January. Photo: RNZ

    CAA says wire around tail rotor brought down chopper

    A helicopter crashed near Wellington, killing two people, after fence wire wrapped around the tail rotor, the CAA has found in a preliminary report.
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