BSA seeks to keep pace with changing media
Government ministers have publicly mused about changing the legislation that governs media regulators.
Government to scrap Broadcasting Standards Authority
Government to scrap Broadcasting Standards Authority
The Broadcasting Standards Authority will be scrapped in favour of having the media self-regulate, the media and communications minister has confirmed.
New test for NZ citizenship
New test for NZ citizenship
Migrants applying for citizenship in NZ will have to pass a new multi-choice test under a government initiative to begin in late 2027.
Heavy rain may bring flooding and slips
Heavy rain may bring flooding and slips
A front will bring heavy rain to parts of the South Island from later today with up to 400 millimetres predicted in some areas.
'Big explosion' at Auckland beach
'Big explosion' at Auckland beach
A loud explosion has been heard at Auckland's Long Bay beach after an unidentified canister washed up.
GP funding model 'beyond broken'
GP funding model 'beyond broken'
A Whangārei doctor says the funding model in general practice is "beyond broken" and accused the Ministry of Health of having an "anti-GP ideology".
Another stunning morning in Dunedin
Another stunning morning in Dunedin
Caught this shot on the walk into work at the top of Heriot Row.
Hantavirus ship: passengers may have to isolate for weeks
Hantavirus ship: passengers may have to isolate for weeks
There is no vaccine or cure for the deadly virus, Massey University professor David Hayman says.
$1.4m approved to remove asbestos sand
$1.4m approved to remove asbestos sand
The Education Ministry says it will help 65 schools cover the bill for last year's clean up of asbestos-contaminated sand.
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Tickled to be visited by friendly tūī
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Tickled to be visited by friendly tūī
A very friendly tūī has been delighting Opoho residents by landing on shoulders and dishing out "kisses", but one resident warns the behaviour should not be encouraged.
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Uni rethinking ties to 'IDF-linked' company
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Uni rethinking ties to 'IDF-linked' company
The University of Otago is rethinking its partnership with Palo Alto Networks in the wake of people questioning the firm’s possible ties to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).
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Govt’s edict a surprise for candidates
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Govt’s edict a surprise for candidates
As the last of the Dunedin by-election candidates events got under way, prospective council candidates were made aware of another central government shake-up of local government.
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Stacks of advice to have a clean fire
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Stacks of advice to have a clean fire
An Otago chimney sweep says education is the way to clean up the region’s air and people having their fire blazing for hours on end costs them and the environment.
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Mayors receptive to reform
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Mayors receptive to reform
A tentative thumbs up — but far from a ringing endorsement — was what Otago mayors thought of another proposed local government shake-up.
14-year-old at wheel of stolen car in Dunedin petrol driveoffs
14-year-old at wheel of stolen car in Dunedin petrol driveoffs
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A carload of Dunedin teenagers were apprehended during a slow-speed chase in a stolen vehicle after being on the run for over a day.
One NZer on stricken ship
One NZer on stricken ship
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says it is aware of a New Zealander on board the MV Hondius cruise ship, which is experiencing a suspected deadly hantavirus outbreak.
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Minor drug debt sparks bloody Dunedin brawl
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Minor drug debt sparks bloody Dunedin brawl
A $125 drug debt resulted in a bloody street brawl and a woman being pinned between two cars, a court has heard.
Penguins pop up portside
Penguins pop up portside
A raft of little blue penguins swim near the Port Otago container terminal in Port Chalmers.
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‘Coward who beats up women’ jailed
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‘Coward who beats up women’ jailed
Every time Michael Jeffery looks in the mirror he should see "a coward who beats up women", a judge says.
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Trio off to Raglan to mix with elite
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Trio off to Raglan to mix with elite
Three Dunedin surfers have been labelled as among the best for their age in the country and, as a reward, are getting the chance to meet their heroes.