NZ needs to 'step up' on defence spending - Peters
Winston Peters says our trading partners will judge us if New Zealand does not "step-up" and play its role by increasing defence spending.
Two hospitalised in Whanganui jet boat crash
Two hospitalised in Whanganui jet boat crash
Two people have been flown to hospital following a jetboat crash on the Whanganui River this afternoon.
One injured in serious Waimakariri crash
One injured in serious Waimakariri crash
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A serious two-vehicle crash near Loburn in North Canterbury has left one person injured.
Hackman likely died nine days before discovery - police
Hackman likely died nine days before discovery - police
Actor Gene Hackman likely died nine days before he and his wife, Betsy Arakawa were found dead inside their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the county sheriff said on Friday.
School lunch debacle has Seymour's 'full attention' - Luxon
School lunch debacle has Seymour's 'full attention' - Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon expects Associate Education Minister David Seymour to give problems with the new school lunches programme his "full attention".
Hyundai back in running to build NZ ferries
Hyundai back in running to build NZ ferries
The giant Korean ship builder Hyundai could be back in the running to build two new Cook Strait ferries, following a meeting between the company and Rail Minister Winston Peters in Seoul on Friday.
Fallout continues from explosive Trump, Zelensky meeting
Fallout continues from explosive Trump, Zelensky meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with Donald Trump ended in disaster, after the two leaders clashed in an extraordinary exchange before the world's media at the White House over the war with Russia.
Treasury Budget ‘under pressure’
Treasury Budget ‘under pressure’
The outpatient building of the new Dunedin Hospital is facing significant delays which risk blowing the budget, Treasury is warning.
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Security guard recounts murder accused’s words
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Security guard recounts murder accused’s words
A 13-yer-old said "that’s what you deserve" after he fatally stabbed a schoolboy at Dunedin’s bus hub, a security guard who was there says.
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Poor approval rating a surprise: mayor
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Poor approval rating a surprise: mayor
Dunedin's mayor is surprised his approval rating has fallen into the negatives, saying there is a "whole bunch of positive things happening" in the city.
Call to justify increased lines charges
Call to justify increased lines charges
A call for lines companies to justify their increased charges has been launched, as they get ready to hit consumers with steep increases.
Woman ‘traumatised’ by hospital artwork
Woman ‘traumatised’ by hospital artwork
A second woman who alleges sexual abuse by artist John Middleditch says she feels traumatised every time she sees his sculpture in Dunedin Hospital.
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Water supply pipe ‘major risk concern’
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Water supply pipe ‘major risk concern’
A stretch of water pipe that passes through a riverbed near Mosgiel is a "major risk concern" and requires regular inspections from the Dunedin City Council.
Paddock turned into bike track
Paddock turned into bike track
An old Mosgiel sheep paddock has been given a new lease of life and is now home to East Taieri School’s new bike track.
Race day shine
Race day shine
Wingatui racecourse volunteers (from left) Sandra Duell, Margot Prince and Joanne Hillis get the trophies ready ahead of the Property Brokers Otago Classics Day today.
Exciting vocal scholars to fore in concert with choir
Exciting vocal scholars to fore in concert with choir
RSA Vocal Scholars' Concert, St Patricks Basilica, Thursday, February 27.
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1500 ratepayers affected by error
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1500 ratepayers affected by error
About 1500 Dunedin ratepayers have been caught up in an error from the city council affecting rates paid through direct debit.
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Finding a reader for every book
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Finding a reader for every book
A little bit of sickness was not going to stop Willow from joining her father on an epic quest at the annual Regent 24-Hour Book Sale.
Act NZ leader hardly in heaven
Act NZ leader hardly in heaven
Act New Zealand leader David Seymour is poised to become Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand. He talks to political editor Mike Houlahan about the first months of the coalition...
‘A good, solid, sensible citizen of NZ’
‘A good, solid, sensible citizen of NZ’
Monty Wright: Angler, bird breeder, rugby official