Opposition parties slam govt's 'secret' talks with US
Opposition parties are criticising the coalition for having "secret" talks with the United States about the supply of rare and critical minerals.
'Baffling': Canterbury town red-listed by major insurer
'Baffling': Canterbury town red-listed by major insurer
A major insurer that put a halt to new home insurance policies in Westport has also stopped issuing them in a second town, in North Canterbury.
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Rolls growing at city’s special character schools
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Rolls growing at city’s special character schools
The rolls of Dunedin’s special character schools are increasing because growing numbers of parents prefer their children having an education grounded in values, a principal says.
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Suggestion to improve English skills ‘patronising’
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Suggestion to improve English skills ‘patronising’
A Dunedin city councillor had been warned against undermining the council’s collaborative spirit after suggesting a colleague may want to brush up on his English skills.
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Lawyer fails client; $25k awarded
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Lawyer fails client; $25k awarded
A Dunedin lawyer is facing a $25,000 bill after an aggrieved client warned him "you f..... with the wrong person".
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'Win-win': Scientist sought Epstein funding for Otago roles
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'Win-win': Scientist sought Epstein funding for Otago roles
A prominent American scientist sought Jeffrey Epstein’s support to fund positions at the University of Otago, newly released files reveal.
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Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine
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Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine
Dunedin's Sir Ian Taylor has accepted a debate challenge by Resources Minister Shane Jones over Santana Minerals’ proposed Central Otago gold mine.
Speed restriction put on slippery bend
Speed restriction put on slippery bend
There are concerns it may only be a matter of time before someone is seriously injured, after multiple drivers have reported losing control of their vehicles on a slippery section of Portobello Rd.
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Toyota Aqua again country’s most-stolen vehicle
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Toyota Aqua again country’s most-stolen vehicle
If you own a Toyota Aqua or a Suzuki Swift in the southern regions, chances are high, it will get stolen this year.
Pair killed in chopper crash named
Pair killed in chopper crash named
The pilot and passenger killed in a helicopter crash near Paekākāriki Hill last week have been named.
Double glazed and dazed: Kererū injuries rising
Double glazed and dazed: Kererū injuries rising
A Dunedin wildlife hospital suspects modern windows could be to blame for an increasing number of serious injuries in our native wood pigeon/kererū.
Latino star Bad Bunny takes top Grammy
Latino star Bad Bunny takes top Grammy
Latino rap star Bad Bunny has won the top Grammy prize - a first for a Spanish-language album, edging out fellow megastars Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga.
Expulsion of Te Pāti Māori MP breached process, court told
Expulsion of Te Pāti Māori MP breached process, court told
A hearing to consider MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's expulsion from Te Pāti Māori has begun.
New school report revealed
New school report revealed
The government has unveiled a new style of school report it says will give families clearer information about their children.
Mandelson quits Labour after new Epstein revelations: reports
Mandelson quits Labour after new Epstein revelations: reports
Former British govt minister Peter Mandelson has reportedly resigned as a member of the Labour Party after new reports of his ties with disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Hutt Hospital faulted for not protecting amputee
Hutt Hospital faulted for not protecting amputee
A woman recovering from a leg amputation in Hutt Hospital was repeatedly harassed by a male patient who touched her while she slept and watched while she was being washed.
Swiss bar fire death toll rises to 41
Swiss bar fire death toll rises to 41
An 18-year-old injured in the New Year bar fire in the Alpine resort of Crans-Montana has died, Swiss authorities said.
Council votes for independent review into landslide
Council votes for independent review into landslide
Tauranga City Council has voted to commission an independent external review into the fatal Mount Maunganui landslide.
Man led police on foot chase after alleged drink driving crash
Man led police on foot chase after alleged drink driving crash
An alleged drunk driver led officers on a nearly 20-minute chase on foot after jumping down a cliff and on to a Dunedin beach, police say.
Masked men sought after alleged car attacks
Masked men sought after alleged car attacks
A pair of masked men possibly wielding tomato sauce are being hunted by Dunedin police after a crime spree involving smashed cars, food waste and broken plates.