Luxon defends NZ decision to not recognise Palestine
The Prime Minister says the conflict in Gaza would not end by New Zealand recognising the state of Palestine at this time.
Church offers 'sincere and unreserved apology' for decades of abuse
Church offers 'sincere and unreserved apology' for decades of abuse
The Presbyterian Church has expressed its "profound remorse" to historical abuse survivors at a public apology in Dunedin this afternoon.
Lucky escape after crash sends car rolling
'I thought I had killed someone': Lucky escape after crash sends car rolling
A Dunedin motorist thought the worst when she sent a car rolling in a Dunedin crash this afternoon.
Drink-driving cop appeals over concern for his job
Drink-driving cop appeals over concern for his job
A police officer who was caught drink-driving after going out to buy food has successfully appealed his conviction, but his fight to keep his job continues.
NZ on 'wrong side of history' over Palestine - Opposition
NZ on 'wrong side of history' over Palestine - Opposition
Opposition parties say the government is on the "wrong side of history", after it decided against recognising Palestinian statehood.
NZ refuses to recognise Palestinian statehood
NZ refuses to recognise Palestinian statehood
The government has decided against recognising Palestinian statehood, retaining its "when not if" position at the United Nations General Assembly.
Neighbours block access to major Christchurch development
Neighbours block access to major Christchurch development
A multimillion-dollar residential development in the heart of Christchurch has turned nasty with neighbours blocking access to the site and exchanging expletives.
Netanyahu speech prompts mass walk-out at UN
Netanyahu speech prompts mass walk-out at UN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply denounced Western countries for embracing Palestinian statehood, accusing them of sending the message that "murdering Jews pays off."
'Grievous' assault leaves blood, belongings scattered on George St
'Grievous' assault leaves blood, belongings scattered on George St
A person was taken to hospital in a serious condition following an assault on George St shortly after midnight this morning.
It rocks
It rocks
City and South Dunedin libraries manager Lynn Vare shows off some items from the community recording studio in the new South Dunedin Community Library, which opens today.
Four youths arrested
Four youths arrested
Four people were arrested near Mosgiel last night after a report of dangerous driving on State Highway 1.
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Project for new cycleway back on track
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Project for new cycleway back on track
A decision to push on with a cycleway in Dunedin’s Albany St has been celebrated with a bike ride on the territory in question.
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LPHS board given ‘standing ovation’ over handling of missing money
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LPHS board given ‘standing ovation’ over handling of missing money
Staff gave a Dunedin secondary school board of trustees a "standing ovation" over its handling of the misappropriation of $365,000, documents reveal.
Pilot to bring uni training to prison
Pilot to bring uni training to prison
Returning to life on the outside can be challenging for Otago Corrections Facility prisoners on their release.
Visualising autism through artworks
Visualising autism through artworks
While some may see autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a hindrance, Tom Fox sees it as an asset — particularly when it comes to his art.
Land sale a ‘trampling’ of public’s expectations
Land sale a ‘trampling’ of public’s expectations
The sale of land in Port Chalmers previously dedicated towards public housing is just one "sorry tale" nationwide, the Green Party’s housing spokeswoman says.
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Guidelines on court interpreting in need of reform: researcher
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Guidelines on court interpreting in need of reform: researcher
New Zealand’s diversifying population means interpreters are required at about 10,000 court trials and hearings every year.
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Opinions split over 150% visitor fee increase
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Opinions split over 150% visitor fee increase
Access is going to be opened up to Subantarctic Islands but the fees to get there are to rise by more than 150%
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New library brings new energy
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New library brings new energy
Stocked with a recording studio, a creative makerspace, 12 keen-as staff and a collection weighing more than 12 tonnes
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Work begins to repair South’s roads
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Work begins to repair South’s roads
Most of State Highway 1 from the Dunedin Botanic Garden to Fairfield is set to have an asphalt seal this summer as part of a workload on the roads in the South.