Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau fires parting shots in valedictory speech
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has used her valedictory speech to call out the government, some of her colleagues, past mayors and councillors, and the media.
Veteran officer, TV host Graham Bell dies
Veteran officer, TV host Graham Bell dies
Graham Bell, a veteran officer who became famous as the straight-talking host of a police reality TV show, has died. He was 78.
Alleged 'kill team' plot near Sydney daycare centre foiled
Alleged 'kill team' plot near Sydney daycare centre foiled
Detectives have foiled an alleged "kill team" planning a hit near a Sydney daycare centre, leading to the arrest of three men.
Woman assaulted after horn at lights sparks Dunedin road rage
Woman assaulted after horn at lights sparks Dunedin road rage
A Dunedin woman enraged after being beeped at followed a younger driver through town and allegedly beat her on the side of the road.
'Metaphorical': Willis defends telling Greens to 'call off the dogs'
'Metaphorical': Willis defends telling Greens to 'call off the dogs'
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has defended using the phrase "call off the dogs", saying people shouldn't be precious about metaphorical speech.
Rates cap decision before year end: plan
Rates cap decision before year end: plan
The final quarterly plan for the year comprises 33 actions for the coalition to carry out.
Mum had 18 drinks the night before crash that killed 6yo daughter
Mum had 18 drinks the night before crash that killed 6yo daughter
A mum who drank 18 premixed vodkas, then drove the next morning with her two children in the backseat is living with the death of her six-year-old.
Protesters hauled away from Christchurch aerospace summit
Protesters hauled away from Christchurch aerospace summit
Twenty-two people have been arrested at a demonstration outside an aerospace summit in Christchurch.
Rescued penguins given second chance
Rescued penguins given second chance
Four little blue penguins have landed in Christchurch on their way to the West Coast Wildlife Centre.
Tom Phillips: Another injunction granted
Tom Phillips: Another injunction granted
The hunt continues for people who were assisting fugitive dad Tom Phillips as he evaded authorities, a month after being fatally shot by police.
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We need to talk about Steve
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We need to talk about Steve
Travelling 12,832km from Dunedin to Fairbanks, Alaska, sounds like an awfully long way to go just to talk about "Steve".
'Really exciting': School keen to make park one of NZ's best
'Really exciting': School keen to make park one of NZ's best
As far as playgrounds go, Belford Street Park is pretty uninspiring for children.
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Uni plans to accept AI use
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Uni plans to accept AI use
The University of Otago is opening the door to students using artificial intelligence after accepting the "disruptive" technology cannot be stopped.
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Seven-hour meeting to decide one-year extension
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Seven-hour meeting to decide one-year extension
Extending Dunedin City Council chief executive Sandy Graham’s contract by a year was a compromise reached towards the end of a marathon meeting, documents show.
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Outdoor bowls facility completed
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Outdoor bowls facility completed
A more than 10-year vision for an outdoor bowls surface next to the Dunedin Lawn Bowls Stadium has been delivered on time and within budget.
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Celebrated actor calls for new Dunedin venue
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Celebrated actor calls for new Dunedin venue
An award-winning New Zealand actor says Dunedin is crying out for a new venue after the demise of the Fortune Theatre.
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Taking of buoy puts lives at risk: lifeguard
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Taking of buoy puts lives at risk: lifeguard
The disappearance of public rescue equipment from a Dunedin beach could cost lives, a surf lifeguard has warned.
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Kellas proud to do his bit
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Kellas proud to do his bit
For Lox Kellas, being part of a community involves doing one’s bit without fuss.
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Outgoing councillor lists his hopes for future
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Outgoing councillor lists his hopes for future
Influential retiring Dunedin city councillor David Benson-Pope has some hopes for the next council.
Word on the street
Word on the street
With the countdown to election day well and truly on, officials are expecting most votes to be cast this week, before polls close at noon on Saturday.