Alarm over puberty blocker public consultation
Leading transgender health professionals are alarmed the government is directing the Ministry of Health to consult the public over gender affirming healthcare.
'We could lose someone', doctor warned HPSNZ
'We could lose someone', doctor warned HPSNZ
The head of High Performance Sport NZ was warned in 2018 of concerns "we would have an athlete that would kill themselves" if the environment in Cycling NZ was not fixed.
Methanol poisoning: What to look out for
Methanol poisoning: What to look out for
Poor alcohol production or cost-cutting bootlegging can lead to methanol poisoning in many places, a toxicologist told RNZ after several possible fatalities in Laos.
PM stands by Stanford after 'stupid bitch' comment
PM stands by Stanford after 'stupid bitch' comment
The Prime Minister is standing by Erica Stanford after she called an opposition MP a "stupid bitch" in Parliament.
Low vaccination rates behind epidemic - expert
Low vaccination rates behind epidemic - expert
New Zealand's low vaccination rates are to blame for the danger posed by the whooping cough epidemic declared on Friday, an infectious disease expert says.
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, federal police said in a formal accusation filed with the country's Supreme Court.
Political figure loses name suppression
Political figure who abused teens loses name suppression
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 PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence chief, as well as a Hamas leader, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza conflict.
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.