Charges laid over sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
Charges laid over sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
Charges have been laid in relation to the loss of Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui, off the coast of Samoa in October 2024.
Rare cancer claims life of young detective
Rare cancer claims life of young detective
A Christchurch detective, who was raised in Gore, has died from a rare form of blood cancer, just days after marrying her "soulmate".
Cop avoids disciplinary action after allegedly kidnapping ex-wife
Cop avoids disciplinary action after allegedly kidnapping ex-wife
The police watchdog has criticised police for not disciplining an officer who allegedly kidnapped his ex-wife.
Man died after methadone dose changed
Man died after methadone dose changed
Two people had their therapeutic methadone doses changed by Te Whatu Ora against their will, with one man dying of an overdose only six weeks later.
Australia will not join Iran conflict
Australia will not join Iran conflict
Australia said today it would not take part in any military operations in Iran.
Concord house fire contained, two taken to hospital
Concord house fire contained, two taken to hospital
A "well alight" house blaze in Dunedin has been contained by fire crews, as two people have been taken to hospital in moderate conditions.
Mother jailed after 13th driving while suspended conviction
Mother jailed after 13th driving while suspended conviction
A mother now on her 13th conviction for driving while banned, including while she had children in the car, has been sent to prison after a judge’s patience ran out.
Mix of celebrations, rage around world after Iran strikes
Mix of celebrations, rage around world after Iran strikes
Demonstrations against the US-Israeli bombing campaign in Iran turned violent in Pakistan and Iraq, while elsewhere Iranian exiles took to the streets to celebrate the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Kiwis feeling less positive about the internet
Kiwis feeling less positive about the internet
Fewer and fewer New Zealanders are feeling positive about the internet, despite many spending hours online per day.
Labour remains ahead on cost of living in poll
Labour remains ahead on cost of living in poll
Labour remains ahead on most of the key issues in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor, but National has improved its ratings on the economy and the cost of living.
More strikes as Trump set to talk with new Iran leadership
More strikes as Trump set to talk with new Iran leadership
Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran overnight and Iran responded with more missile barrages.
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King flies in to support fundraisers
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King flies in to support fundraisers
A group of former Cadbury employees are doing something "phenomenal" with their mission to fundraise for mental health at their old work’s carpark, an advocate says.
Otago/Southland pipe band championships
Otago/Southland pipe band championships
The pipes were calling Dunedin residents at the weekend as pipe bands from Christchurch south battled it out at the Otago/Southland Pipe Band Championships.
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Approach to consultation on table
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Approach to consultation on table
A pared-back approach to Dunedin’s annual plan consultation clears the way for early and significant engagement on the next decade of spending, the council says.
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Agents ‘exercising caution’
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Agents ‘exercising caution’
Travel operators are working with caution following strikes across the Middle East, a Dunedin agent says.
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Power vacuum feared
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Power vacuum feared
A power vacuum in Iran could be chaotic on the ground, an Otago expert on the Middle East says.
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Ayatollah’s death brings ‘tears of joy’ to Dunedin Iranians
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Ayatollah’s death brings ‘tears of joy’ to Dunedin Iranians
Some in Dunedin’s Iranian community have "cried tears of joy" at the military intervention in Iran.
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‘Absolutely disgusting’ graffiti removed
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‘Absolutely disgusting’ graffiti removed
A West Harbour resident who was quick to remove "hurtful" graffiti says such messages have no place in his community and he has a big bucket of paint to back that up.
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Market a help in search for volunteers
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Market a help in search for volunteers
The fact that "horses don’t judge" is key for a Dunedin therapy programme helping the city’s youth succeed.
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Stadium debt set to surge: funds urged
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Stadium debt set to surge: funds urged
Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium is in a financially unsustainable position unless the city council puts in more funding, councillors have been told.