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Portugal investigates Lisbon crash that killed 16

People work at the site of the accident after Gloria funicular railway car, a popular tourist...

Portugal investigates Lisbon crash that killed 16

Portuguese authorities are investigating what caused a Lisbon funicular railway popular with tourists to hurtle down a hill, killing at least 16 people and injuring 22 more.

Workers 'broken' by closure of sawmill

Nelson mayor Nick Smith Photo: RNZ / Samantha Gee

Workers 'broken' by closure of sawmill

A last-ditch plea to discuss options to retain Tasman's Eves Valley sawmill was snubbed by its owners Carter Holt Harvey, Nelson's mayor says.

Mssing man Aydan not seen for three weeks

Aydan was last seen in Chartwell in the early hours of 17 August. Photo: Supplied / NZ...

Mssing man Aydan not seen for three weeks

Police are appealing for sightings of Aydan, who has now not been seen for three weeks.

Cordon lifted after bomb squad called to Nelson neighbourhood

The cordons between Rutherford Street and Van Diemen Street in Nelson, as police deal with a...

Cordon lifted after bomb squad called to Nelson neighbourhood

Cordons have been lifted in Nelson after an item which sparked a bomb squad callout on Thursday was found to be of no threat.

Four sought by police over Dunedin assault

Dunedin police are seeking these men. Photo: NZ Police

Four sought by police over Dunedin assault

Dunedin police are hunting four men in connection with a central city group assault that left the victim injured and "very shaken".

‘Very proud’ to open new school site

Education Minister Erica Stanford and Sara Cohen School principal Matt Tofia watch as teacher...

‘Very proud’ to open new school site

Seven years, three prime ministers and one dream later, a new site for a Dunedin school for children with special needs has been opened.

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Hospital under-staffing major issue: nurses

Nurses (from left) Kim Lloyd, Claire Hagglund, Ruth Ballantyne and Alison Gemmell with New...

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Hospital under-staffing major issue: nurses

Under-staffing at Dunedin Hospital could become a life-or-death matter, nurses say, after data was released showing the extent of the problem.

Reflecting on the past

Reflecting on the past

The Taieri River ambles through Henley, where the abandoned Henley Co-operative Cheese factory and a lower Taieri pumping station sit beside Riverside Rd.

Bus depot development still on cards

Go Bus Transport has almost completed its departure from the depot in Princes St, Dunedin, and it...

Bus depot development still on cards

Development of some kind is being explored at the site of a former bus depot in Dunedin.

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Birth injury possible factor in baby's injuries: expert

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Birth injury possible factor in baby's injuries: expert

A medical professional says a baby’s rib fractures could have been caused at birth, rather than at the hands of a prominent sportsman.

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Council candidate queries roof costs

Dunedin developer and city council candidate Russell Lund says the council's decision to put more...

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Council candidate queries roof costs

A construction industry veteran standing for council says the Edgar Centre’s leaky roof could be fixed for a fraction of the more than $15 million budgeted.

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Heavily intoxicated Dunedin woman crashed with baby in car

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Heavily intoxicated Dunedin woman crashed with baby in car

An intoxicated and "incoherent" Dunedin woman has admitted causing a car crash with a 1-year old in the back seat.

Lighting up the stage

Fenwick School pupil Ma’nananga Veituna, 10, dances on stage. PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH

Lighting up the stage

More than 40 groups performed at the polyfest during the day.

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Over $4.5m in subsidies for road repairs

Heavy rain in October last year caused surface flooding, slips and some road closures across...

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Over $4.5m in subsidies for road repairs

The Dunedin City Council will receive subsidies totalling more than $4.5 million for transport work following last October’s downpour.

Student details more Dunedin flatting woes

The Dunedin North flat was so filthy the student and her parents had to spend hours cleaning it...

'Never seen something so filthy': Student details more Dunedin flatting woes

Sick, disgusting and harassed - that's how a student has described her months living in a North Dunedin flat.

Nelson homes evacuated after suspicious item found

Several Nelson homes have been evacuated after police were notified of a suspicious item at a Waimea Rd property late this afternoon.

Trump commits to pursuing Russia-Ukraine peace: report

Donald Trump's focus on tariffs has rattled investor, consumer and business confidence&nbsp...

Trump commits to pursuing Russia-Ukraine peace: report

US President Donald Trump said he remained committed to pursuing a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine despite mounting uncertainty, CBS News reports.