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Councillor accused of misrepresenting issue

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Councillor accused of misrepresenting issue

A senior Dunedin councillor has taken city council staff to task for the way he claims they "misdirected" government money, but he was pulled up for the tone and wording of his speech.

Climate change response could cost billions

South Dunedin was swamped during a major flood in 2015. Photo: ODT Files

City’s fight or flight response to climate change could cost billions: report

Responding to increased flood risk in South Dunedin and creating an attractive future for the community could cost up to $7.1 billion by 2100, a new report suggests.

Calls to repatriate foreign remains, artefacts from UK

Calls to repatriate foreign remains, artefacts from UK

Some British lawmakers, NGOs and researchers have called on the government to fix what they have described as a "legislative vacuum".

Former test cricketer faces jail for drug supply

Former test cricketer faces jail for drug supply

Former Australian test cricket star Stuart MacGill might still be jailed, but he has been spared a potential life sentence over his role in a $330,000 cocaine deal that led to his violent kidnapping.

Putin orders swift Russia take back in Kursk

A screen grab from a video shows Russian President Vladimir Putin, dressed in military uniform,...

Putin orders swift Russia take back in Kursk

Russian President Vladimir Putin, dressed in military fatigues, ordered top commanders to defeat Ukrainian forces in the western region of Kursk as soon as possible.

King farewells Goff from UK high commissioner role

Phil Goff speaks at the Anzac Day commemorations in London last year. Photo: Getty Images

King farewells Goff from UK high commissioner role

Ousted United Kingdom High Commissioner Phil Goff was farewelled overnight with a message from King Charles.

Auckland, Wellington renters paying less - data

Auckland, Wellington renters paying less - data

Renters in two major cities may be paying less than they were a year ago, according to new data.

Protesters fined for walking on motorway

Make New Zealand Great Again protesters on State Highway 1, Auckland. Photo: Jessica Hopkins / RNZ

Protesters fined for walking on motorway

Police have fined 20 people for walking on Auckland's motorway during a protest led by Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki last November.

Former tax agent sentenced for tax fraud

A former tax agent has been sentenced to the maximum length of home detention for sustained tax fraud.

Nearly 10% of school lunches delivered late

A meal part of the school lunch programme. Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel

Nearly 10% of school lunches delivered late

The School Lunch Collective says a drop in the number of on-time deliveries is evidence of its strength.

Bus hub murder trial jury fails to reach verdict

Flowers where Enere Taana-McLaren (inset) was fatally stabbed at the Dunedin Bus Hub in Great...

Bus hub murder trial jury fails to reach verdict

A jury has not yet reached a verdict in the bus-hub stabbing case and will continue its deliberations tomorrow.

Pakistan military ends deadly train standoff

A security force member stands guard near a train containing empty coffins bound for Bolan, where...

Pakistan military ends deadly train standoff

Pakistani security forces have stormed a train that had been hijacked by separatist militants, killing all 33 attackers and ending a day-long standoff involving hundreds of hostages, the military says.

NZ not among Ukraine coalition of the willing: Collins

Space Minister Judith Collins. Photo: RNZ

NZ not among Ukraine coalition of the willing: Collins

The government says New Zealand is not among a group of about 15 countries that have committed to join the coalition of the willing on Ukraine.

SpaceX delays mission to retrieve astronauts

SpaceX has scrubbed the expected launch of a replacement crew of four astronauts to the ISS and the homecoming of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stuck in space for 9 months.

Fourth person in hospital from unknown drug

A fourth person has been hospitalised after taking an unknown drug in the Wairarapa.

'Use it or lose it': 90-year-old loves to dance

Rona Glover (front) in a dance class Photo: RNZ

'Use it or lose it': 90-year-old loves to dance

Rona Glover proves age is no barrier as she continues to attend regular dance classes at the age of 90.

Chilling death threat email sent to school

Rolleston College principal Rachel Skelton. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Chilling death threat email sent to school

"Give me $27,500 in cryptocurrency or I will kill everyone at the school." That was the chilling late night email sent to staff and students of a Canterbury school.