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 lining up at polling stations to choose between 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 enthusiast 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.
Vehicle stolen in alleged car-jacking found
Vehicle stolen in alleged Christchurch car-jacking found
Police have found the vehicle that was stolen during an alleged car-jacking in Christchurch on Saturday night.
Kiwi punters to bet big on Melbourne Cup
Kiwi punters to bet big on Melbourne Cup
The TAB says the Melbourne Cup is the biggest day for the New Zealand TAB by quite some margin, and Kiwi racing fans are expected to spend up to $30 million betting.
Harris, Trump make final election push
Harris, Trump make final election push
A presidential election unlike any other in US history has entered its last full day, with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris scrambling for an edge in a tight contest
Ugh! Boot blamed for Corstorphine crash
Ugh! Boot blamed for Corstorphine crash
A three-car crash in Dunedin has been blamed on an ill-fitting ugg boot, police say.