Assault in Auckland gay bar 'a hate crime'
A man says he was assaulted in what he believes was a hate crime in a central Auckland gay bar, and that safe spaces for the rainbow community are disappearing.
Arrest after fire at Auckland mosque
Arrest after fire at Auckland mosque
Police have arrested a 19-year-old after a fire at a mosque in the Auckland suburb of New Lynn.
Principal says new lunch scheme may cost $60K
Principal says new lunch scheme may cost $60K
A Lower Hutt principal who is weighing up whether to continue with the school lunches programme next year says there are a lot of unknowns about the new scheme.
Unemployment at a near four-year high
Unemployment at a near four-year high
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Unemployment has risen to a near four-year high as businesses shed staff and people stop looking for work.
US election: Fake bomb threats linked to Russia
US election: Fake bomb threats linked to Russia
Phony bomb threats that appeared to originate in many cases from Russian email domains targeted polling locations across several US states on Tuesday, the FBI said.
US voters cast ballots in tight race
US voters cast ballots in tight race
Millions of Americans are at polling stations voting for two sharply different visions for the country in the presidential contest.
'Everybody who was here had a fantastic day'
'Everybody who was here had a fantastic day'
Overcast weather did not stop fashionistas and punters dressing to impress at Wingatui Racecourse yesterday.
Dancing the dream in good company
Dancing the dream in good company
A young Dunedin ballet dancer has got another dream opportunity to take to the stage.
Mayor hopeful southern delegation will make impact
Mayor hopeful southern delegation will make impact
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich is hopeful the govt is doing everything it can to deliver the new Dunedin hospital as promised ahead of a crucial meeting with the Health Minister today.
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Wettest October for parts of South
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Wettest October for parts of South
Bucketloads of Niwa rainfall records have been toppled around Otago and Southland, following torrential rain and flooding in early October.
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Radich silent on why report not shared
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Radich silent on why report not shared
Dunedin's mayor is refusing to say why some city councillors have not yet been allowed to see an investigator’s report about their chief executive.
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Jail for Dunedin man who mistreated dogs
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Jail for Dunedin man who mistreated dogs
A dog owner who aggressively berated his pets needs to be "better trained himself", a judge says.
First Kiwi writer to win coveted residency
First Kiwi writer to win coveted residency
Award-winning New Zealand poet Alison Glenny has been selected for a writers’ residency in Dunedin.
Debate over Costello tobacco advice turns heated in Parliament
Debate over Costello tobacco advice turns heated in Parliament
Debate over who provided the advice on heated tobacco products to Associate Health Minister Casey Costello led to the Prime Minister being made to withdraw and apologise in Parliament this afternoon.
Police to delay next phase of mental health callout retreat
Police to delay next phase of mental health callout retreat
The second phase of the police's staged retreat from responding to mental crisis call-outs has been delayed after discussions with health officials.
Costello accuses ministry of 'undermining' tobacco plans
Costello accuses ministry of 'undermining' tobacco plans
Public servants have complained of "a chilling effect" on democracy after Associate Health Minister Casey Costello accused health officials of undermining her efforts.
Security ramped up amid fears of election day unrest
Security ramped up amid fears of election day unrest
As a tense America votes for either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, concerns about potential political violence have prompted officials to take a variety of measures to bolster security during and after election day.
Minister denies claims children left on their own after raids
Minister denies claims children left on their own after raids
The police minister says people claiming children were left on their own following police raids on homes in Ōpōtiki are "wrong".
Potential toxic fume exposure tally jumps
Potential toxic fume exposure tally jumps
The number of Christchurch Hospital staff who may have inhaled toxic fumes from a construction site has jumped to 84.
Mob posse in pack attack at student 21st
Mob posse in pack attack at student 21st
A posse of gang members waded into a birthday party and subjected four students to an unprovoked beating, a court has heard.