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‘Not going to be workable’: ORC opposes proposed local govt changes

"They [mayors] do not have the capacity, capability or desire to do the job" — Otago regional...

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‘Not going to be workable’: ORC opposes proposed local govt changes

The Otago Regional Council has given a resounding thumbs down to getting mayors involved in decision-making around the province

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'Disgusting': Ire over rubbish dumped at Ross Creek

Dunedin resident John Oskam next to a dumped, and split, bag of polystyrene which was thrown down...

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'Disgusting': Ire over rubbish dumped at Ross Creek

A slice of inner-city paradise has been tarnished after some "idiots" dumped their household rubbish down a steep Dunedin bank.

6 prosecutors quit

The newly released shows Renee Good moments before her fatal shooting in Minneapolis. Photo:...

6 prosecutors quit

Six federal prosecutors reportedly resigned yesterday in reaction to the United States Justice Department’s handling of the ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Good.

‘We choose Denmark’: Greenland

Greenland does not want to be part of the United States, the country’s prime minister, Jens...

‘We choose Denmark’: Greenland

Greenland's prime minister made it crystal clear yesterday that his people in no way want to become part of the United States

Venezuela envoy’s visit on same day as Machado’s

Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado speaks during a...

Venezuela envoy’s visit on same day as Machado’s

Venezuela's acting president plans to send an envoy to Washington to meet senior United States officials

Bill targets deepfake images

A jilted lover has been jailed for posting nude photos of an ex-girlfriend online along with her...

Bill targets deepfake images

The United States Senate passed bipartisan legislation yesterday that would allow individuals to sue over non-consensual intimate depictions of them

Child sex abuse allegation

In this handout photo provided by the Albuquerque Police Department, director and actor Timothy...

Child sex abuse allegation

Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield is in police custody in Albuquerque, New Mexico, days after allegations that he sexually abused two child actors, who are brothers

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New tech treats medication-resistant depression

Ashburn Clinic transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapist Dr Lawrence Leung demonstrates...

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New tech treats medication-resistant depression

After using new technology to treat about a dozen patients with medication-resistant depression under the radar for the past year, Ashburn psychiatric healthcare clinic has revealed its existence

Masked men accused of violent, unprovoked attack at party

Police are asking the public to help identify three men who they believe are able to assist with...

Masked men accused of violent, unprovoked attack at party

A group of masked men allegedly stormed a party and assaulted young people in a violent, unprovoked attack.

At least 19 killed as crane falls on train in Thailand

A train traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani lies damaged after being derailed when a...

At least 19 killed as crane falls on train in Thailand

A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on three of its carriages, killing at least 19 people and injuring about 80, police said.

Stricken trio spend six hours in water clinging to lifejacket and bucket

Stricken trio spend six hours in water clinging to lifejacket and bucket

Three men who spent six hours in the water after their boat overturned did not have time to grab hold of anything, the Coastguard says.

Tiny jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for swimmers

Tiny almost-invisible jellyfish silently stung Uretiti Beach swimmers such as this beachgoer on...

Tiny jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for swimmers

Dozens of Bream Bay swimmers are being stung by microscopic jellyfish as the sea temperature climbs to more than 22 degrees.

Dog rescued 'just in time' from hot car which had hit 49C

The car's internal temperature was 49.1C when checked by the SPCA. Photo: Supplied / SPCA

Dog rescued 'just in time' from hot car which had hit 49C

A dog has been rescued from a hot car in Christchurch that had an internal temperature of more than 49C.

Majority of ED nurses experienced abuse over holidays: survey

Dunedin Hospital emergency department is a location of interest in the measles outbreak. Photo:...

Majority of ED nurses experienced abuse over holidays: survey

A survey of emergency department nurses shows a majority were subjected to abuse over the festive season.

Fire contained but crews will work into night

A fierce blaze in a Dunedin scout hall which prompted emergency smoke danger alerts across the city has been contained by firefighters after a five-hour battle.

Winston Peters tells RBNZ governor to 'stay in her lane'

In a post on social media, Peters said the Reserve Bank had no role in US politics and should not...

Winston Peters tells RBNZ governor to 'stay in her lane'

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has urged the Reserve Bank governor to stay in her lane when it comes to United States domestic politics.

Fire victim was community housing tenant

Christchurch apartment fire victim was community housing tenant

The person who died after a fire at a Christchurch apartment on Tuesday was a community housing tenant.

Driver dies in fiery crash, 'courageous' efforts save trapped passengers

Police were called to the crash on Highsted Rd last night. Photo: Supplied

Driver dies in fiery crash, 'courageous' efforts save trapped passengers

A young driver died but two passengers were saved by members of the public after a fiery crash near Rotorua.

Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says help on way

Members of the Iranian police attend a pro-government rally in Tehran. Photo: Reuters

Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says help on way

US President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to keep protesting and remember the names of those abusing them, saying help is on the way.

Heavy rain on way for top of South Island

Heavy rain is forecast to hit the top of the South Island as a low-pressure system moves in this evening.

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