NZ mulls recognition of Palestinian state
New Zealand will make a decision on whether to recognise Palestine as a state over the next month, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed.
Lockdown after 'aggressive' adults enter Auckland school
Lockdown after 'aggressive' adults enter Auckland school
A school in South Auckland says it has resumed classes after going into lockdown on Monday morning.
Cold snap continues as winter maintains grip
Cold snap continues as winter maintains grip
Brisk temperatures and icy cold weather look set to keep a tight grip on much of the country as the last few weeks of winter hit.
Road tax floated for Australia's EV users
Road tax floated for Australia's EV users
Australia's electric car drivers could be hit with a road tax, with one federal frontbencher saying it's a "sensible" move as more people switch to EVs.
Stolen shoes, drink driving: Dunedin teens run afoul of law
Stolen shoes, drink driving: Dunedin teens run afoul of law
A Dunedin teenage girl was caught sneaking out of the house and taking off in her parent’s car.
Former All Black among those duped by $4m Chch Ponzi scheme
Former All Black among those duped by $4m Chch Ponzi scheme
For more than seven years the Tuiras purported to operate an investment business out of Christchurch, raising more than $4m from investors hoping for high returns. However, none of the money was being invested and instead went to fund the couple's lifestyle and repay other investors.
Dogs locate hiding alleged intoxicated driver
Dogs locate hiding alleged intoxicated driver
An alleged drink driver had to be located by the dog squad at his Port Chalmers property after leading officers on a police chase.
Principal not surprised more students leaving school unqualified
Principal not surprised more students leaving school unqualified
A secondary school teacher says he is not surprised by the increasing rate of teenagers leaving high school with no qualifications, and does not anticipate the situation improving.
Wildfire breaks out at Edinburgh's Arthur's Seat
Wildfire breaks out at Edinburgh's Arthur's Seat
A wildfire broke out on Arthur's Seat, the extinct volcano overlooking Scotland's capital Edinburgh.
Clumps of hair pulled out in late night assault
Clumps of hair pulled out in late night assault
A young woman had clumps of hair ripped from her scalp and took multiple blows to the head during an alleged assault by a teenage girl in central Dunedin.
Netanyahu says new Gaza offensive will start soon
Netanyahu says new Gaza offensive will start soon
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says he expects to complete a new Gaza offensive "fairly quickly" as the UN Security Council heard new demands for an end to suffering in the Palestinian enclave.
Trailblazing shearer suffered fatal burns from cooking fire
Trailblazing shearer suffered fatal burns from cooking fire
The life of a trailblazing New Zealand female shearer ended tragically before Christmas last year when her clothing caught fire as she cooked over a favoured coal range.
Heart care in NZ 'failing in all aspects'
Heart care in NZ 'failing in all aspects'
Half of all heart attack patients are not being treated within accepted timeframes in New Zealand, which has just a third of the cardiologists it needs.
New political poll predicts hung Parliament
New political poll predicts hung Parliament
The race for Election 2026 appears to be on a knife edge, with a new political poll predicting a hung Parliament.
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Hip-hop dancers need more room to move
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Hip-hop dancers need more room to move
As hip-hop dancers take over Dunedin schools, the list of venues to host city-wide competitions becomes smaller and smaller.
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Robertson sorry for way slashed scholarships communicated
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Robertson sorry for way slashed scholarships communicated
Vice-chancellor Grant Robertson has apologised for blindsiding staff with drastic cuts to University of Otago scholarships.
New sea ice research results ‘shocking’
New sea ice research results ‘shocking’
Is it midnight or midday — at this time of year, it is almost impossible to tell at Scott Base.
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Left ‘violated’ by deletion of Meta account
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Left ‘violated’ by deletion of Meta account
The arbitrary permanent deletion by Meta of a Dunedin dance school’s Instagram account containing years of memories has left the school’s owner feeling "violated".
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Summit offers chance for global break
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Summit offers chance for global break
A Dunedin band feels it is on the verge of breaking out globally after being selected among the best independent acts from New Zealand.
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Council finances hot topic at meeting
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Council finances hot topic at meeting
Spending was top of mind for the candidates and crowd at one of Dunedin’s first public meetings of the local body election campaign.