'Tough choices': Govt announces major social housing shake-up
A major shake-up of social housing will boost weekly support for 110,000 families by almost $15 but leave another 80,000 families worse off by $30 a week.
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Diphtheria outbreak spreads in Australia
Govt pledges millions as diphtheria outbreak spreads in Australia
A multimillion-dollar funding package will be rolled out to fight Australia's worst diphtheria outbreak in decades, as hospitals in the Top End feel the strain and case numbers keep rising.
Reader slideshow: A Dunners Sunner
Reader slideshow: A Dunners Sunner
Otago Daily Times readers have shared their photos of an incredible sunrise in the city this morning.
Gotta steal 'em all: Pokemon card thief appears in Dunedin court
Gotta steal 'em all: Pokemon card thief appears in Dunedin court
A man has appeared in Dunedin court and admitted stealing valuable Pokemon cards from a South Island store he worked at leaving the owner feeling "absolutely betrayed".
Fleeing driver had 'cannabis and a large knife'
Fleeing driver had 'cannabis and a large knife'
A Dunedin driver who allegedly fled police at more than 100km/h was busted by the dog squad with a ‘‘large knife’’ and cannabis.
Young boy forced out during car theft at supermarket
Young boy forced out during car theft at supermarket
A man has been charged after allegedly stealing a car outside an Auckland supermarket and forcing a child out of the front seat.
Mystery as critically hurt cyclist found under car in Caversham
Mystery as critically hurt cyclist found under car in Caversham
A crashed cyclist found wedged beneath a parked car in Dunedin was transported to hospital with critical injuries.
Otago Girls’ pupil challenges equal pay reversal in winning speech
Otago Girls’ pupil challenges equal pay reversal in winning speech
‘‘Women have achieved some progress in the last 130 years. However ...’’
Trump willing to wait for 'right answer' on peace deal
Trump willing to wait for 'right answer' on peace deal
President Donald Trump said the US was ready to proceed with further attacks Iran, but suggested Washington could wait a few days to "get the right answers" on a peace deal.
Radio station mistakenly announces death of King
UK radio station mistakenly announces death of King Charles
A British radio station has issued an apology after wrongly broadcasting that King Charles had died.
Auckland hitman murder tied to intercepted cocaine
Auckland hitman murder tied to intercepted cocaine
An Auckland courier driver was allegedly murdered by a US-based hitman after Customs intercepted 18kg of cocaine and firearms police believe were linked to an international organised crime syndicate.
Clop clop, or for the chop? Cowbell war kicks off in Christchurch
Clop clop, or for the chop? Cowbell war kicks off in Christchurch
Another cowbell war has kicked off ahead of the Crusaders game on Friday night - with the Chiefs boss offering prizes to fans who successfully smuggle one into Christchurch's new stadium.
US woman's bequest a boon for Kaikōura kids
US woman's bequest a boon for Kaikōura kids
The unexpected generosity of an American woman who visited Kaikōura 15 years ago has brought a dream of marine education to life for children.
Responsibility for Dunedin woman's painkiller death unclear
Responsibility for Dunedin woman's painkiller death unclear
A Dunedin woman died from injections of a diluted painkiller, a coroner has found, but who administered the fatal dose remains a mystery.
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Buoys on beaches for DIY rescue
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Buoys on beaches for DIY rescue
As Dunedin lifeguards pause on their patrols for winter, public rescue equipment has been brought in for beach-goers to use to save a life.
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‘Racist planet-wrecking Aussie dirtbag'
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‘Racist planet-wrecking Aussie dirtbag': Green MP takes aim at Santana chairman
Green Party MP Steve Abel has made it plain where he stands over Santana Minerals and its chairman Peter Cook.
More spending in pipeline on South Dunedin drainage
More spending in pipeline on South Dunedin drainage
Delays to short-term improvements for South Dunedin stormwater infrastructure will be made up in the next financial year, the council says.
Hearing, access upgrades at Regent
Hearing, access upgrades at Regent
For people with hearing difficulties, keeping up with all the action in a stage show can be frustrating.
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DCC to mull request to adjust debt restrictions
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DCC to mull request to adjust debt restrictions
The Dunedin City Council is to consider calling for removal of a constraint in the way it accesses lending.
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New water bylaw to be changed
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New water bylaw to be changed
There has been a backdown over access to areas under a new council bylaw with one organisation saying the proposal risks serious consequences to public safety.