Flash flooding in Wellington region
The Wellington region has been hit by flash flooding, as thunderstorms brought heavy rain to parts of NZ.
Fatal crash, body at house fire may be linked: police
Fatal crash, body at house fire may be linked: police
A body found at a house fire may be linked to a fatal car crash earlier this week in the Ruapehu district, police said.
Bishop 'unhappy' over probe into police breath testing
Bishop 'unhappy' over probe into police breath testing
Transport Minister Chris Bishop has told officials to hurry up and give him a full briefing on an independent analysis of police breath testing data, saying he's unhappy at how long it's taken to investigate.
Iran reopens strait, but says US must end naval blockade
Iran reopens strait, but says US must end naval blockade
Iran has temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz but warned that it could close the crucial shipping waterway again if the recent US Navy blockade of Iranian ports continue.
Luxon joins meeting on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Luxon joins meeting on reopening Strait of Hormuz
New Zealand's Prime Minister has taken part in a virtual meeting of world leaders to discuss efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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‘Social inequity’ claim decried
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‘Social inequity’ claim decried
Dunedin’s mayor has hit back after a government minister accused the city of dragging its feet over solving South Dunedin’s wastewater problems.
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Bike shops under the pump
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Bike shops under the pump
Dunedin cycle mechanics are struggling to keep up with demand for repairs as people dust off their old bikes in the face of pressure at the pump.
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New toilet for complex care needs hailed by families
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New toilet for complex care needs hailed by families
Some of our most disadvantaged have been given a lifeline — so they can be like every one of us.
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Topped-up lakes have generator smiling
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Topped-up lakes have generator smiling
Hydro lakes are full and one of the country’s main generators says there is a sign that prices will get more affordable as a pipeline of massive investment in renewable projects comes online.
Building may soon get new lease of life
Building may soon get new lease of life
Eight years after a professional theatre company closed and vacated a prominent Dunedin heritage building, the city council might put the property on the market.
Ready to rock
Ready to rock
Belting out a song during a rehearsal at the Dunedin Town Hall yesterday is Luke Butson of Rock Tenors.
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Rehoming of botanic garden aviary’s exotic birds backed by councillor
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Rehoming of botanic garden aviary’s exotic birds backed by councillor
A city councillor has backed rehoming Dunedin Botanic Garden’s exotic flock, in favour of a greater focus on native birds.
Council to debate service for homeless next week
Council to debate service for homeless next week
The Dunedin City Council’s solution to the homeless crisis is back for debate at the council table.
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Last Posy Day will be ‘poignant’
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Last Posy Day will be ‘poignant’
Running a poppy stand in George St yesterday ahead of Anzac Day next week are HMNZS Toroa maritime operations specialists Max Spiers and Nora Paicu.
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Free flyers for firefighter hero
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Free flyers for firefighter hero
If there is one face in the world Angela Gillan will never forget, it is the one that belongs to the man that helped save her stepdaughter’s life.
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Golf and auction fundraiser ‘amazing’
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Golf and auction fundraiser ‘amazing’
Thanks to the ‘‘amazing’’ support of the Portobello community, the parents of a young father who took his own life were able to raise almost $20,000.
Paddle poised for championship match
Paddle poised for championship match
William Hsu, 12, shows his skills at the table tennis table at the Edgar Centre yesterday.
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Drugs, weapons charges lead to jail term
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Drugs, weapons charges lead to jail term
A notorious offender with a bucket list of crimes has been locked up after his latest string of offending, which included having a machete at the hospital.
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Violent pair admit attacking fellow inmate with shank
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Violent pair admit attacking fellow inmate with shank
Two violent prisoners ganged up and attacked another inmate with a shank.
Aussie soldier out on bail as war crime allegations emerge
Aussie soldier out on bail as war crime allegations emerge
Accused Australian war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith has walked out of prison for the first time in a week after being granted bail.