Results signify a ‘new chapter’
Results signify a ‘new chapter’
As one door closes, another opens.
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‘Not going to be workable’: ORC opposes proposed local govt changes
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‘Not going to be workable’: ORC opposes proposed local govt changes
The Otago Regional Council has given a resounding thumbs down to getting mayors involved in decision-making around the province
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'Disgusting': Ire over rubbish dumped at Ross Creek
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'Disgusting': Ire over rubbish dumped at Ross Creek
A slice of inner-city paradise has been tarnished after some "idiots" dumped their household rubbish down a steep Dunedin bank.
6 prosecutors quit
6 prosecutors quit
Six federal prosecutors reportedly resigned yesterday in reaction to the United States Justice Department’s handling of the ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Good.
‘We choose Denmark’: Greenland
‘We choose Denmark’: Greenland
Greenland's prime minister made it crystal clear yesterday that his people in no way want to become part of the United States
Venezuela envoy’s visit on same day as Machado’s
Venezuela envoy’s visit on same day as Machado’s
Venezuela's acting president plans to send an envoy to Washington to meet senior United States officials
Bill targets deepfake images
Bill targets deepfake images
The United States Senate passed bipartisan legislation yesterday that would allow individuals to sue over non-consensual intimate depictions of them
Child sex abuse allegation
Child sex abuse allegation
Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield is in police custody in Albuquerque, New Mexico, days after allegations that he sexually abused two child actors, who are brothers
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New tech treats medication-resistant depression
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New tech treats medication-resistant depression
After using new technology to treat about a dozen patients with medication-resistant depression under the radar for the past year, Ashburn psychiatric healthcare clinic has revealed its existence
Masked men accused of violent, unprovoked attack at party
Masked men accused of violent, unprovoked attack at party
A group of masked men allegedly stormed a party and assaulted young people in a violent, unprovoked attack.
At least 19 killed as crane falls on train in Thailand
At least 19 killed as crane falls on train in Thailand
A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on three of its carriages, killing at least 19 people and injuring about 80, police said.
Stricken trio spend six hours in water clinging to lifejacket and bucket
Stricken trio spend six hours in water clinging to lifejacket and bucket
Three men who spent six hours in the water after their boat overturned did not have time to grab hold of anything, the Coastguard says.
Tiny jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for swimmers
Tiny jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for swimmers
Dozens of Bream Bay swimmers are being stung by microscopic jellyfish as the sea temperature climbs to more than 22 degrees.
Dog rescued 'just in time' from hot car which had hit 49C
Dog rescued 'just in time' from hot car which had hit 49C
A dog has been rescued from a hot car in Christchurch that had an internal temperature of more than 49C.
Majority of ED nurses experienced abuse over holidays: survey
Majority of ED nurses experienced abuse over holidays: survey
A survey of emergency department nurses shows a majority were subjected to abuse over the festive season.
Fire contained but crews will work into night
Fire contained but crews will work into night
A fierce blaze in a Dunedin scout hall which prompted emergency smoke danger alerts across the city has been contained by firefighters after a five-hour battle.
Winston Peters tells RBNZ governor to 'stay in her lane'
Winston Peters tells RBNZ governor to 'stay in her lane'
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has urged the Reserve Bank governor to stay in her lane when it comes to United States domestic politics.
Fire victim was community housing tenant
Christchurch apartment fire victim was community housing tenant
The person who died after a fire at a Christchurch apartment on Tuesday was a community housing tenant.
Driver dies in fiery crash, 'courageous' efforts save trapped passengers
Driver dies in fiery crash, 'courageous' efforts save trapped passengers
A young driver died but two passengers were saved by members of the public after a fiery crash near Rotorua.
Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says help on way
Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says help on way
US President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to keep protesting and remember the names of those abusing them, saying help is on the way.