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Fears fare rise will lower bus patronage
Bus patronage has risen by more than 50% in the past five years in Dunedin and Queenstown, but fears remain it will sink when fares are increased.
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Fate of cycleway on council agenda
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Fate of cycleway on council agenda
Amid fears of legal challenges, the fate of a controversial central Dunedin cycleway could rest on one councillor.
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Event a dress rehearsal for the big one
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Event a dress rehearsal for the big one
A partial eclipse was the perfect test run for a Dunedin astronomer ahead of the big one in less than three years’ time.
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New itsy bitsy discovery came down in ‘spider rain’
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New itsy bitsy discovery came down in ‘spider rain’
A Dunedin researcher’s spider senses were left tingling when a species new to science began falling from the sky.
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ORC salaries ‘way out of step’: Vision Otago
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ORC salaries ‘way out of step’: Vision Otago
An annual report has laid bare why rates are going up, one regional councillor says — too many staff, earning big pay rises and pocketing more than $100,000 annually.
European airports still facing disruptions after cyber attack
European airports still facing disruptions after cyber attack
Several of Europe's biggest airports still faced disruptions today after hackers knocked out automatic check-in systems provided by Collins Aerospace.
Unlicensed dentist treated 500 patients
Unlicensed dentist treated 500 patients
A man treated by an imposter dentist described his encounters as “bizarre and unusual,” saying he questioned whether the person drilling his teeth knew what he was doing.
Leaders convene at UN amid dire challenges
Leaders convene at UN amid dire challenges
World leaders begin convening today at one of the most volatile moments in the United Nations' 80-year history.
Ukraine turning to drones for dangerous missions
Ukraine turning to drones for dangerous missions
Ukrainian soldiers are increasingly turning to nimble, remote-controlled armored vehicles that can perform an array of tasks and spare troops from potentially life-threatening missions.
Assaults on hospital workers rise 30%, data shows
Assaults on hospital workers rise 30%, data shows
Each year, thousands of hospital workers are assaulted on the job and new figures obtained by RNZ show a 30% rise in attacks in just two years.
'Concerning increase' in NDAs around education changes
'Concerning increase' in NDAs around education changes
The Principals Federation and the primary and secondary teachers' unions say non-disclosure agreements are creating unnecessary secrecy around crucial education changes.
Kiwi Facebook whistleblower pushed to 'verge of bankruptcy': UK MP
Kiwi Facebook whistleblower pushed to 'verge of bankruptcy': UK MP
Facebook whistleblower New Zealander Sarah Wynn-Williams is being pushed into financial ruin by the UK arbitration system, a British Member of Parliament says.
Hong Kong plans to suspend flights in wake of super typhoon
Hong Kong plans to suspend flights in wake of super typhoon
Hong Kong International Airport is planning to suspend all passenger flights for 36 hours in preparation of one of the strongest super typhoons in years.
Govt announces $413m school infrastructure investment
Govt announces $413m school infrastructure investment
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford have announced the government will invest $413 million to improve school infrastructure.
Woman gave birth with no pain relief as line dislodged
Woman gave birth with no pain relief as line dislodged
A woman in a difficult labour had no pain relief, likely for hours, because her epidural line had come out and no one noticed.
Luxon remains tight-lipped on recognising Palestinian state
Luxon remains tight-lipped on recognising Palestinian state
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is staying tight-lipped on whether New Zealand will follow its allies in recognising a Palestinian state this week.
Stoat swam into South Island sanctuary
Stoat swam into South Island sanctuary
A stoat is believed to have swum to a predator free sanctuary in the Marlborough Sounds.
Charlie Kirk becomes MAGA martyr at politically charged memorial
Charlie Kirk becomes MAGA martyr at politically charged memorial
The potent blend of politics and religion that captivated the Sunday afternoon memorial service for the slain conservative activist left little doubt that Kirk's death had elevated him to iconic status for the American right.
'My children are cold': Noisy heat pump ordered off at night
'My children are cold': Noisy heat pump ordered off at night
Patrick Smith and his family just wanted to stay warm at night, but it proved to be a battle as they were told by authorities they had to switch off their heat pump.
More wild weather in store for start to school holidays
More wild weather in store for start to school holidays
More wild weather is expected in some parts of the country, with heavy rain expected in the south-west and parts of the North Island.