Ukraine warns of critical situation at nuclear plant
Ukraine warns of critical situation at nuclear plant
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the situation at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station has become critical.
Still no sign of former Dunedin woman
Still no sign of former Dunedin woman
The Dunedin family of a woman who went missing in Auckland more than a month ago say there's been no sightings and no bank movements since she disappeared.
Man in court over critical injury assault
Man in court over critical injury assault
A man will appear in court today charged with causing grievous bodily harm after a person was critically injured at a Christchurch property.
Psychologist and TV presenter Nigel Latta dies
Psychologist and TV presenter Nigel Latta dies
Nigel Latta was known for his deep dives into the psyches of criminals, troubled teens and parents, and for tackling complex social issues.
Govt stops short of major energy reform
Govt stops short of major energy reform
The government has indicated it is willing to back major electricity projects with fresh investment, though the questions of what, when, or how much remain unanswered.
At least 20 dead after 6.9 quake hits central Philippines
At least 20 dead after 6.9 quake hits central Philippines
At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured following a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines.
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Attack prevented by live video call
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Attack prevented by live video call
An attack by an enraged Dunedin man was thwarted when he realised he was being captured on video, a court has heard.
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Dog complaints, impounds down: council
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Dog complaints, impounds down: council
Give Fido a bone - Dunedin’s dogs are behaving better than before.
Biker loses control
Biker loses control
A Dunedin man was transported to hospital after his motorbike "slid out from underneath him" mid-ride.
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‘So much potential’ plan could unlock
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‘So much potential’ plan could unlock
A blueprint for investment and growth in Dunedin is designed "to create a bit of Fomo" among investors outside the city, a business leader says.
March of the seasons
March of the seasons
Models present creations by designer Anthony Vaccarello as part of his spring-summer 2026 women's ready-to-wear collection show for the fashion house Yves Saint Laurent
Voter turnout tracking well
Voter turnout tracking well
Dunedin and Queenstown voter turnout is trailing that of other southern councils with less than two weeks until polls close.
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‘Nervous’ about new quake rules
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‘Nervous’ about new quake rules
Dunedin has a lot to lose if proposed rule changes regarding earthquake-prone buildings are unsuitable, a heritage advocate says.
Cumberland St closures for resurface
Cumberland St closures for resurface
Cumberland St/State Highway 1 in central Dunedin will be subject to a series of night-time closures from this Sunday as road resurfacing work takes place.
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New diabetes monitors 'accurate and affordable'
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New diabetes monitors accurate, affordable: researcher
"Game-changing" equipment that will help New Zealanders with type-2 diabetes control their condition, is expected to "disrupt" the diabetes market when it hits pharmacy shelves today.
NZ-trained doctors flying coop ‘a myth’
NZ-trained doctors flying coop ‘a myth’
A long-held and common assumption New Zealand-trained doctors are following the money and leaving the country in droves after they graduate has been proven to be nothing more than "a myth".
Search for bittern continues
Search for bittern continues
The hunt is on for sightings of the Australasian bittern - a rare bird which has plummeted in numbers in past years.
Climate change forces reassessment
Climate change forces reassessment
The world’s rising climate temperatures and warming oceans have forced Earth Sciences New Zealand (ESNZ) to change the way it monitors the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (Enso) — one of our main...
Two new cases of measles in Northland
Two new cases of measles in Northland
There are several new locations of interest, primarily in Queenstown and Cromwell in Central Otago, as well as Northland.
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Otago mountain biking claims up: ACC
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Otago mountain biking claims up: ACC
Otago mountain bikers are leading the way — and not in a good way.