NZ declares whooping cough epidemic
A whooping cough epidemic has been declared by health officials, with babies at highest risk of the potentially-deadly infection.
Brazil police accuse Bolsonaro of 2022 coup plot
Brazil police accuse Bolsonaro of 2022 coup plot
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro plotted a coup to overturn the 2022 election along with dozens of ex-ministers and senior aides, federal police said in a formal accusation filed with the...
Political figure jailed for sexually abusing teens
Political figure jailed for sexually abusing teens
A former political figure who sexually abused two teenage boys nearly 30 years ago has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison.
Victims welcome name suppression changes
Victims welcome name suppression changes
The government has proposed a major shift in name suppression laws that would put a stop to secrecy around the identities of sex offenders.
Kiwi may be among victims of Laos methanol poisoning
Kiwi may be among victims of Laos methanol poisoning
A New Zealander who is unwell may be a victim of methanol poisoning in Laos, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says.
Russia uses new weapon in Ukraine, warns West of escalation
Russia uses new weapon in Ukraine, warns West of escalation
President Vladimir Putin says the Ukraine war is escalating towards a global conflict after the US and Britain allowed Ukraine to hit Russia with their weapons, and warned the West that Moscow could strike back.
War crimes arrest warrant issued for Netanyahu
War crimes arrest warrant issued for Netanyahu
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence chief, as well as a Hamas leader, Ibrahim Al-Masri, for alleged...
Gaetz withdraws attorney general nomination
Gaetz withdraws attorney general nomination
Hardline Republican Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general.
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DCC lining up a ‘major event’ for city
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DCC lining up a ‘major event’ for city
The Dunedin City Council appears poised to bid for a major event to come to the city.
Campaign spend set for boost
Campaign spend set for boost
The Dunedin City Council is set to spend almost $350,000 on its campaign against cuts to the new Dunedin hospital.
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A nice finish to a colourful career
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A nice finish to a colourful career
Back in the 1970s, when Joe Gordon still had hair, his colleagues used to tease him about being old before his time.
‘Seasons’ cook book launched
‘Seasons’ cook book launched
Chef Alison Lambert is congratulated by her mother Margie Manning, 84, at the launch of her book yesterday in Dunedin.
Being inspired to help others
Being inspired to help others
At the age of 13, Isabella Arnold had to come to grips with the life-changing fact that her mum had a rare form of leukemia.
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Tension over medical school
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Tension over medical school
A "confrontational" letter from Act New Zealand leader David Seymour questioning the merits of a third medical school has exposed division in the coalition government, a Dunedin MP says.
Union cafe makeover
Union cafe makeover
Contractors demolish the conservatory area of the University of Otago Union Auahi Ora cafe to make way for an upgrade, which aims to make the area a more vibrant and...
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Doubts over role in Scott Base overhaul
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Doubts over role in Scott Base overhaul
Government officials have questioned whether a troubled $498million plan to redevelop Scott Base should be left in the hands of Antarctica New Zealand.
Christmas is a time for giving (blood)
Christmas is a time for giving (blood)
When Tony Gomez donated blood in England he got given a pint of Guinness.
Transport plans now threatened
Transport plans now threatened
An airport bus connecting Dunedin and Balclutha could yet get a green light despite a $9million shortfall causing the Otago Regional Council to put the brakes on public transport trials across Otago.
Australian teen dies from tainted alcohol in Laos
Australian teen dies from tainted alcohol in Laos
An Australian teenager has died after drinking alcohol contaminated with methanol in Laos.
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Putin’s nuclear threat just ‘sabre-rattling’
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Putin’s nuclear threat just ‘sabre-rattling’
Some may be considering building nuclear fallout shelters in their backyards after Russian President Vladimir Putin lowered the threshold for launching nuclear weapons this week.