Colourful event draws 2200
Colourful event draws 2200
The Dunedin Rainbow Run was both bursting at the seams and awash with colour yesterday.
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Dowie stays but Craig in on list
Dowie stays but Craig in on list
Invercargill has gained a Labour MP and lost a New Zealand First MP.
'Stellar' result in performance tests
Otago University tops all key measures in TEC performance tests
The University of Otago has achieved a "stellar" result, topping all the latest key Government indicators measuring the educational performance of students at New Zealand universities.
New MP promises strong voice
New MP promises strong voice
Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker is flying to Wellington this morning for the two-week induction course all new MPs undergo.
Thousands wait in vain
Thousands wait in vain
More than 3100 SDHB patients are overdue for an eye follow-up appointment as the board continues to deal with a crisis in its ophthalmology service.
Dean comfortably retains Waitaki seat
Dean comfortably retains Waitaki seat
Supported by a crew of about 40 people, Waitaki Electorate incumbent MP Jacqui Dean romped home to a fifth term in Parliament in the comfortable surrounds of the Oamaru Opera House on...
Comment: National likely option for Peters
Comment: National likely option for Peters
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters will start consulting his party, his reduced caucus and the party board today as he makes up his mind on who to join in coalition, writes Dene Mackenzie.
Turei loses contest but content with voters’ choice
Turei loses contest but content with voters’ choice
Former Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei was a philosophical presence at an otherwise sombre gathering of party faithful in Dunedin on election night.
Woodhouse stakes future on hospital
Dunedin will get its hospital: Woodhouse
National list MP Michael Woodhouse is staking his career on Dunedin getting a new hospital if his party retains power after coalition talks with New Zealand First.
Germany heads to the polls
Germany votes as history beckons for Merkel, and far-right
Germans began voting in a national election on Sunday night (NZ time) that is likely to see Chancellor Angela Merkel win a historic fourth term and a far-right party enter parliament for the first...
NZ dollar in for volatility with govt still unclear
NZ dollar in for volatility with govt still unclear
The New Zealand dollar is set for more volatility in coming weeks after the election left New Zealand's major parties with no majority to govern, forcing them to enter negotiations with the...
Bill English expecting call from Winston Peters
Bill English expecting call from Winston Peters
National Party leader Bill English expects a phone call with Winston Peters in the next few days to start negotiating the formation of a new government.
Parole for $33 million fraudster
Parole for $33 million fraudster after year in jail
An Auckland man involved in a $33 million mortgage fraud has been released on parole after spending just over a year in jail.
Trump tweets further threats against N.Korea
Trump tweets further threats against N.Korea
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Twitter on Saturday North Korea's Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho and leader Kim Jong Un "won't be around much longer" if Ri echoed the thoughts of "Little Rocket...
Bowel disease linked to lack of sun
Bowel disease linked to lack of sun
Rates of debilitating inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease among South Island children are up to three times higher than their North Island counterparts, the first New Zealand...
Peters calls for inquiry over China spy report
Peters calls for inquiry over China spy report
Winston Peters has called for an inquiry into whether a member of the National Party has been working for China's intelligence services.
Damaged fuel pipeline restarted: officials
Damaged fuel pipeline restarted: officials
A damaged pipeline that resulted in a fuel shortage across New Zealand and grounded hundreds of flights was restarted on Sunday after repairs were completed, officials said.
Latest quake, volcanic ash spread alarm in Mexico
Latest quake, volcanic ash spread alarm in Mexico
Another deadly quake has struck Mexico, spreading fear among a population reeling from multiple natural disasters and interrupting the search for survivors.
Ardern confident in Labour-NZ First-Greens govt
Ardern confident in Labour-NZ First-Greens govt
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern says she is confident a Labour, NZ First, Greens government could provide stable government despite having just a one-seat majority.
Curran buoyed by Dunedin support
ODTtv: Curran buoyed by Dunedin support for Labour
Labour's Clare Curran says she feels "fantastic" at being voted in again as the MP for Dunedin South, as the party vote has resurged in the electorate.