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Galer's lead over Hawkins cut in by-election race

Dunedin City Council by-election frontrunner Jo Galer holds her schnauzer, Ralph, at her home in...

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Galer's lead over Hawkins cut in by-election race

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The Dunedin City Council by-election race has tightened up - Jo Galer's lead over Aaron Hawkins has been cut to 250 votes.

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Father of fatally stabbed teen wants killer deported

John McLaren says the Court of Appeal’s decision to reduce the sentence of his son’s killer...

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Father of fatally stabbed teen wants killer deported

The father of a Dunedin schoolboy who was stabbed to death says he will only be satisfied if his son’s teenage killer is deported.

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Daughter found dad 'half-dressed in a soiled bed' in Mosgiel rest-home

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Daughter found dad 'half-dressed in a soiled bed' in Mosgiel rest-home

The family of a man who died at a Mosgiel rest-home say they are heartbroken over the care he received and the facility is not equipped to handle palliative care patients.

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Collection of a rock star

Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery curator Bruce Mahalski shows off a handful of hand-drawn...

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Exhibition honours one of Dunedin’s ‘amazing people’

Hand-drawn eggshells and the ‘‘rock collection of a rock star’’ are among several rare, never-before-seen artefacts in an exhibit dedicated to the late Dunedin musician Martin Phillipps.

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View plan document lacks detail

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View plan document lacks detail

The Dunedin City Council has been accused of lacking transparency over the way it presents key financial information.

Call for NZ to act now to deal with climate change

Call for NZ to act now to deal with climate change

Parts of the country will not be able to afford insurance within 10 years as more extreme weather events hit the country, the Climate Change Commission says.

Major overhaul of playground

Major overhaul of playground

Work has begun on the revamp of the Opoho Park Playground.

Apology after delays led to tumour growth

Apology after delays led to tumour growth

Health New Zealand Southern has apologised for multiple delays to the treatment of a young man’s eye which led to the growth of a cancerous tumour.

'So much adversity, so much character': Judith Collins farewells Parliament

Retiring MP Judith Collins delivers her farewell speech to her Parliamentary colleagues.&nbsp...

'So much adversity, so much character': Judith Collins farewells Parliament

Outgoing National minister Judith Collins says "you don't get resilient unless you have to be", as she farewells Parliament.

Aussie 17yo accused of planning racist terrorist attack

Aussie 17yo accused of planning racist terrorist attack

An Australian teenager allegedly fuelled by racist and nationalist views has faced court accused of planning a terrorist attack.

Power prices jump by a third on Chatham Islands

Construction of the Chatham Islands' Port Durham wind farm. Photo: Supplied

'I don't how they'll survive': Power prices jump by a third on Chatham Islands

Power prices on the Chatham Islands are about to jump by a third because of high fuel prices.

Govt mulled phase-out before axing fees-free scheme

Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds. Photo: RNZ

Govt mulled phase-out before axing fees-free scheme

The government considered phasing out the fees-free tertiary education scheme but decided it was too complicated, opting instead to axe it in one go.

Partners slip in poll, but coalition could still govern

National would bring 39 MPs into Parliament under the new poll results, with 15 MPs from NZ First...

Partners slip in poll, but coalition could still govern

National's partners Act and New Zealand First have taken a tumble in support in the latest poll, but the coalition bloc is still holding its lead.

Trump says Iran ceasefire 'on life support'

Trump says Iran ceasefire 'on life support'

Hopes for a peace deal on Iran faded on Tuesday after Donald Trump said a ceasefire with Iran was "on life support".

Giuffre memoir triumphs at UK book awards

Giuffre memoir triumphs at UK book awards

Virginia Giuffre's powerful posthumous memoir has been named book of the year at the British Book Awards.

Police swoop to rescue dog during court hearing

The dog was rescued after police asked the right questions in court. Photo: Police

Police swoop to rescue dog during court hearing

A recent court appearance in Christchurch prompted police to act quickly to check on the well-being of a small dog caught up in a family harm situation.

Kiwi ICE detainee shackled, deprived of food, family says

Everlee Wihongi was detained when re-entering the US on a Green Card a month ago. Photo: Supplied

Kiwi ICE detainee shackled, deprived of food, family says

The sister-in-law of a New Zealander held in ICE custody alleges she was shackled and not fed while being transferred to a different state.

'Call-up from the All Blacks': Member of public tackles man fleeing police

A Whangārei man has been praised for tackling a man who was fleeing police.

Jo Galer on track to win Dunedin by-election

Jo Galer is on track to win the Dunedin City Council by-election over former mayor Aaron Hawkins.

Starmer's plea to stay fails to sway MPs

Sir Keir Starmer is under renewed pressure after four ministerial aides stepped down and more than 70 Labour lawmakers publicly called for the British PM's resignation.

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