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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologised to Parliament for bringing family members into a...

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 say mental health callouts are cutting into their crime-fighting duties. Photo: RNZ

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

Associate health minister Casey Costello. Photo: RNZ

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

A member of the Secret Service closes a security gate along Pennsylvania Avenue near the White...

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

Police Minister Mark Mitchell. Photo: RNZ

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

Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

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

A three-car crash in Dunedin has been blamed on an ill-fitting ugg boot, police say.

NCEA, scholarship exams start today

NCEA and scholarship exams begin on Tuesday with assessments in dance, maths and Tongan.

US music great Quincy Jones dead at 91

Quincy Jones seen in 2018. Photo: Reuters

US music great Quincy Jones dead at 91

Quincy Jones, who worked with artists ranging from Count Basie to Frank Sinatra and reshaped pop music in his collaborations with Michael Jackson, has died at the age of 91.

Years of volunteering recognised

Task Force Green volunteer David Robins holds The Pod trophy he was awarded at the Keep Dunedin...

Years of volunteering recognised

Dave Robins is always the first to put his hand up to help.

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Lawyer censured over relationship with client

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Lawyer censured over relationship with client

A Dunedin lawyer has been censured after having an intimate relationship with a client and breaching her privacy.

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'Terrifying': Fireworks let off at pony club

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'Terrifying': Fireworks let off at pony club

The "terrifying" actions of people who let off fireworks at a Dunedin pony club have been slammed as reckless and stupid.

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‘High-risk recidivist offender’ continues to be refused parole

Nyal Heke had convictions for serious violence and sexual assault before the crimes which landed...

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‘High-risk recidivist offender’ continues to be refused parole

A rapist whose jailhouse attack led to another inmate’s death has been refused parole again.

Electric buses to run between Mosgiel, city

Electric buses to run between Mosgiel, city

Electric buses will run between Mosgiel and Dunedin next year as part of a revamped public transport service.

Gift-giving exchange

Gift-giving exchange

Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich receives a thumbs-up from Otaru Mayor Toshiya Hazama during a gift-giving exchange at the Dunedin Botanic Garden yesterday.

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WellSouth buys into struggling urgent medical centre

Dunedin Urgent Doctors and Accident Centre general manager Adam O’Byrne says a partnership...

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WellSouth buys into struggling urgent medical centre

Dunedin's struggling urgent medical centre has been given a lifeline which will prevent it from making cuts to services.

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