Major milestone for Otago sea lions
An Otago colony of sea lions has reached a major milestone after a successful breeding season which saw the birth of 38 pups.
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Greens defend Māngere candidate over past actions
Greens defend Māngere candidate over past actions
The Greens are defending their candidate for Māngere, saying now he has been selected he will be expected to meet different standards of behaviour.
Rinse and repeat: Ong faces new code of conduct complaint
Rinse and repeat: Ong faces new code of conduct complaint
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Controversial Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong is again facing a code of conduct complaint.
Trump not happy with latest Iran peace proposal
Trump not happy with latest Iran peace proposal
Efforts to end the Iran conflict are at an impasse, with US President Donald Trump unhappy with the latest proposal from Tehran.
Kiwi facing more time in US detention centre
Kiwi facing more time in US detention centre
Updated 4.42 pm
Everlee Wihongi, who has a Green Card, was taken into detention when re-entering the US on April 10 after a family holiday in NZ.
'Outrageous': Rebel denies dumping phone in film feud
'Outrageous': Rebel denies dumping phone in film feud
Australian actress Rebel Wilson has rejected an "absolutely outrageous" accusation she dumped her phone to avoid handing over key communications in a defamation case.
King promotes unity in speech to US Congress
King promotes unity in speech to US Congress
Despite an age of uncertainty and conflict, the UK and the US will always be staunch allies united in defending democracy, King Charles has told the US Congress.
Hosking reveals TVNZ 'threat to sue' over reporter claim
Hosking reveals TVNZ 'threat to sue' over reporter claim
Mike Hosking says TVNZ threatened legal action against NZME if it was to publish a story about its political editor allegedly using a homophobic slur.
Bumper lying in road leads cops to crashed car full of weapons
Bumper lying in road leads cops to crashed car full of weapons
A slam-fire shotgun, a homemade taser, ammunition and a large knife were all found in the crashed car of an alleged drunk Dunedin driver.
Crackdown on 'nangs' as misuse continues to grow
Crackdown on 'nangs' as misuse continues to grow
Large nitrous oxide canisters will automatically be classed as psychoactive substances if they do not have a lawful use, with the government introducing measures to crack down on their misuse.
University campus evacuated over fire in classroom
University campus evacuated over fire in classroom
Students and staff have been evacuated from Massey University's Albany campus in Auckland due to a fire.
Teen allegedly raped after sharing pizza
Teen allegedly raped after sharing pizza
A teenager who was allegedly raped by a man she met on Ferry Rd told police she remembers feeling pain, crying and screaming during the ordeal.
One hurt in large Timaru building fire
One hurt in large Timaru building fire
Updated 4.53 pm
A person has been seriously injured as 10 fire crews battled a large blaze near Timaru Hospital that sent thick black smoke billowing across the area.
United Arab Emirates leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group
United Arab Emirates leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group
The United Arab Emirates said it was quitting OPEC, dealing a blow to the oil producers' group as an unprecedented energy crisis caused by the Iran war exposes discord among Gulf nations.
Penne-pinching intruder caught reheating students' leftovers
Penne-pinching intruder caught reheating students' leftovers
Student flatmates in north Dunedin were startled to find a stranger re-heating their leftovers in the kitchen.
Fraudster handyman blew $60k on gambling and massages
Fraudster handyman blew $60k on gambling and massages
An “accomplished fraudster”, whose rip-offs scored him $114,000, has been given a firm ultimatum by a Dunedin judge – show me the money.
Government's diesel deal 'won't drop price'
Government's diesel deal 'won't drop price'
Businesses say the government's deal with Z Energy for an emergency diesel reserve is reassuring in case of supply disruption, but will not help with high prices.
US to produce passports bearing Trump's image
US to produce passports bearing Trump's image
The US State Department say it will produce a limited number of commemorative passports bearing a portrait of Donald Trump.
Student hit by car seeks aid to buy new chair
Student hit by car seeks aid to buy new chair
A Dunedin student is hoping to get back to doing what they love after they were struck by a car on a pedestrian crossing earlier this month.
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DCC mulls more intensive development in student area
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DCC mulls more intensive development in student area
Student flats could make way for high-density apartments and townhouses in parts of North Dunedin, as the city council looks at shaking up planning rules.