Afghanistan veterans suffer ongoing lung problems
Afghanistan veterans suffer ongoing lung problems
Health problems from breathing smoke from burning tyres and faecal matter are on the radar of the new Afghanistan Veterans Association.
NZ reggae artist detained, deported in US
NZ reggae artist detained, deported in US
New Zealand-born reggae artist Lotima Nicholas Pome'e - aka General Fiyah - has been reportedly detained in the US and deported.
Turnout to Palestine solidarity protest ‘just amazing’
Turnout to Palestine solidarity protest ‘just amazing’
About 350 people gathered in the Octagon to stand in solidarity with Palestine at the weekend.
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Firms call for govt to step in over paint issue
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Firms call for govt to step in over paint issue
The Dunedin City Council’s "overly risk-averse" approach to lead paint in soils added $200,000 to the cost of a six-unit new build in the city, a group representing developers says.
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Agreement resignation bad look for councillor
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Agreement resignation bad look for councillor
Broadsides fired by Dunedin city councillor Jim O’Malley while resigning as the hearings committee chairman have not impressed colleagues.
OUSA to debate BDS policy rethink following petition
OUSA to debate BDS policy rethink following petition
A policy to boycott products associated with Israel has gone back to the drawing board at the Otago University Students’ Association executive.
Janmashtami celebrations opened to community
Janmashtami celebrations opened to community
Hundreds in Dunedin came together for a "very magical night" at the weekend celebrating the birth of an Indian deity.
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Sunday paid parking zone confirmed
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Sunday paid parking zone confirmed
The nine central city streets where Dunedin drivers will have to pay for parking on Sundays have been confirmed by the city council’s hearing committee.
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Decision made to close flood-damaged bookshop
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Decision made to close flood-damaged bookshop
A burst pipe has washed away a Dunedin bookshop owner’s childhood dream and forced her business to close for good.
Fast-motion filming
Fast-motion filming
Saturday Productions, a team in the national Vista Foundation 48Hours film challenge, take a quick break five hours out from yesterday’s 7pm deadline for their project.
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Council candidate meetings on
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Council candidate meetings on
Candidates for the Dunedin City Council have indicated strong interest in being part of a dozen community meetings, one of the organisers says.
ORC candidates join forces under ‘Vision Otago’ banner
ORC candidates join forces under ‘Vision Otago’ banner
A political team ticket for the Otago Regional Council is seeking a mandate to reduce rates - not just hold them steady.
Thousands raised for refuge in fashion sale
Thousands raised for refuge in fashion sale
Students came in their hundreds to snag a bargain at the annual Whanau Refuge fashion sale on Saturday.
Man charged with arson over house fire
Man charged with arson over house fire
A man has been arrested and charged for a housefire in Palmerston North on Sunday afternoon.
Kākā visits backyard
Kākā visits backyard
On a regular occasion we have been visited not by one but two kākā in our backyard in Invercargill.
Farmer jailed for rape and arson says parole system unfair
Farmer jailed for rape and arson says parole system unfair
A farmer jailed for rape, perjury and arson has lashed out at the Parole Board, claiming he is being treated unfairly because there is no suitable accommodation for him outside prison.
Separated parents in tug of war over private vs public school for daughter
Separated parents in tug of war over private vs public school for daughter
Primary-aged schoolgirl Bree had her heart set a private school - but her separated parents can't agree on which school she should go to.
Violence, riots now common in NZ prisons, staff union says
Violence, riots now common in NZ prisons, staff union says
Violence and riots in prisons are now increasingly common as a result of higher prison populations, a group representing Corrections staff says, a day after a fiery prison riot in Waikato.
Three Republican-led states send National Guard to Washington
Three Republican-led states send National Guard to Washington
The Republican governors of three states are deploying hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, DC, at the request of the administration of President Donald Trump, who has portrayed the city as awash in crime.
'Intense investigation': Air traffic control outage to be scrutinised
'Intense investigation': Air traffic control outage to be scrutinised
An air traffic control systems disruption which affected trans-Tasman flights was highly unusual and will be the subject of a full review, an independent aviation commentator says.