First session of Hamas-Israel talks ends inconclusively
The first session of indirect Hamas-Israel ceasefire talks in Qatar ended inconclusively, two Palestinian sources familiar with the matter said today.
Greece coastguard rescues hundreds of migrants
Greece coastguard rescues hundreds of migrants
Greece has rescued hundreds of migrants off its southern islands of Gavdos and Crete in five separate incidents since Friday, its coastguard said today.
FamilyBoost payment increased, income limit raised
FamilyBoost payment increased, income limit raised
The Finance Minister says thousand of families will benefit from the changes to FamilyBoost revealed this morning.
Kiwi inside synagogue at centre of attack fears escalation
Kiwi inside synagogue at centre of attack fears escalation
A New Zealander inside a Melbourne synagogue subject to an alleged arson attack on Friday says it is a worrying escalation from "hate speech into violence".
Texas flood death toll reaches 78
Texas flood death toll reaches 78
The death toll from catastrophic floods in Texas has reached at least 78, including at least 28 children.
Inmate shanked prison officer
Prison officer lured, shanked and stabbed by upset inmate
A Christchurch Men's Prison officer was lured from his office and then shanked and stabbed by an inmate who was upset at not being able to contact his pregnant partner.
Canterbury-born Supercars figure dies in accident
South Island-born Supercars figure dies in 'tragic' cycling accident
A well-known Supercars figure from Canterbury died on Sunday after a "tragic and untimely" cycling accident.
Free lunches feeding children in need: early childhood centres
Free lunches feeding children in need: early childhood centres
Early childhood centres in the government's free lunch scheme say it is reaching children who live in poverty.
Patient not drug tested hours before second killing, father alleges
Patient not drug tested hours before second killing, father alleges
A mental health patient was not drug tested on the day he committed his second killing because the staffer believed he was "acting cagey", his father alleges.
'Really devastating' - digging deep to clean up Motueka flood damage
'Really devastating' - digging deep to clean up Motueka flood damage
Motueka locals are digging deep to put their lives back together and raise money for their neighbours, as the region reels in the wake of severe flooding.
Long Covid sufferers disappointed to be left out of inquiry
Long Covid sufferers disappointed to be left out of inquiry
People with Long Covid are disappointed they will not be prioritised as part of public hearings about the government's pandemic response.
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Une nuit fantastique
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Une nuit fantastique
Dunedin businesses say it was their "busiest day of the year" when the All Blacks came to town on Saturday.
Bystander feared ‘stabbing spree’ at pool
Bystander feared ‘stabbing spree’ at pool
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A patron at Dunedin’s Moana Pool was worried a knife-wielding woman was going to go on a "stabbing spree" when he stepped in to negotiate with her yesterday afternoon.
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Caution urged over tenancy agreements
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Caution urged over tenancy agreements
A group of Dunedin students who unwittingly signed up to live with a "flatmate from hell" are warning others to take a careful look at their tenancy agreements.
Hope festival will be starting point for lasting curiosity
Hope festival will be starting point for lasting curiosity
The directors of the New Zealand International Science Festival are urging attendees to remain curious, as the festival wraps up for another year.
Art, science meld in workshop
Art, science meld in workshop
Māori stories about the night sky help weave art and science together, a Dunedin potter says.
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Change vital after hoiho die in set nets, trust says
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Change vital after hoiho die in set nets, trust says
Calls for the government to stamp out the bycatch problem in the country’s wild waters and fisheries are mounting after it was revealed three yellow-eyed penguin/hoiho had been found caught in set...
Crash into pine trees results in serious injuries
Crash into pine trees results in serious injuries
Two people were transported to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries after a car left the road and crashed down a bank into a stand of pine trees on Friday night.
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Simms suspends call to cut voting rights
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Simms suspends call to cut voting rights
A Dunedin mayoral hopeful has suspended his call for unelected council committee representatives to lose their voting rights.
Sale ‘cool’ way to connect during winter
Sale ‘cool’ way to connect during winter
If you had something to sell out the back of your boat, the Otago Yacht Club was the place to be on Saturday.