Bid to prevent catastrophe with leaking California chemical tank
Firefighters trying to keep a tank of hazardous chemicals in California from exploding or leaking have brought in outside experts to help prevent a catastrophe.
Anti-Muslim extremism 'worst in 20 years'
'Hate soup': Anti-Muslim extremism worst in 20 years, leaders say
Muslim community leaders are warning that New Zealand is facing the most dangerous environment with the worst anti-Muslim extremism in two decades.
Govt doubles funding for wilding pine control
Govt doubles funding for wilding pine control
Funding for wilding pine control efforts, including around Queenstown and the Whakatipu Basin, will more than double under a Budget 2026 boost.
'Huge grievance' fuels rise of One Nation
'Huge grievance' fuels rise of One Nation
Pauline Hanson's One Nation party could become the official opposition in Australia, according to recent polls.
Green Party bill to ban mining drawn in Parliament
Green Party bill to ban mining drawn in Parliament
A Green Party bill aimed at banning mining activity on public conservation land has been drawn from Parliament's ballot.
Suspect dead after shots fired near White House
Suspect dead, bystander injured after shots fired near White House
A suspect who fired a gun at a White House checkpoint was shot by officers and died after being taken to the hospital, the Secret Service said.
Iran ceasefire deal 'a lot closer': Trump
Iran ceasefire deal 'a lot closer': Trump
President Donald Trump says negotiators for the United States and Iran are "getting a lot closer" to finalising an agreement to end the war, according to an interview with CBS News. He said a final...
Medical costs outpace inflation; pressure on public system grows
Medical costs outpace inflation; pressure on public system grows
People with health insurance are using it earlier and more often, as pressure on the public system grows and the cost of care increases.
Toll revised down after blast at Chinese coal mine
Death toll revised down after blast at Chinese coal mine
The chaos in the aftermath of China's worst mine disaster in 17 years has led to a revision in the death toll to 82 killed, local officials say.
Ebola outbreak risk level raised to 'very high' in Congo
Ebola outbreak risk level raised to 'very high' in Congo
The World Health Organization has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola turning into a national outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to "very high".
Concerns over Australia's data centre boom
Concerns over Australia's data centre boom
There is a call to suspend data centre approvals in Australia while authorities determine the true impact of the artificial intelligence hubs.
Police get independent advice on Baby Ru killing
'Very complex case': Police get independent advice on Baby Ru killing
Police say they're assessing independent legal advice in relation to the unsolved killing of Lower Hutt toddler Baby Ru.
Govt announces $1.5b investment in maritime security
Govt announces $1.5b investment in maritime security
The government has announced a $1.58 billion investment in maritime security, ahead of the Budget.
Food waste reduction solution in the bag
Food waste reduction solution in the bag
Globally, a third of food goes to waste, but a new service in Dunedin hopes to stop some of that heading to the bin.
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Lied to get tenancy, forged reference
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Lied to get tenancy, forged reference
A Dunedin woman lied about having terminally ill parents to secure a tenancy from which thousands of dollars of furnishings later went missing.
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Convicted rapist’s denial of crimes, conduct behind bars ‘disconcerting’
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Convicted rapist’s denial of crimes, conduct behind bars ‘disconcerting’
A Dunedin builder who was sentenced to nearly 15 years for the prolonged sexual abuse of his stepdaughter has been no model prisoner, the Parole Board heard.
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Vandervis slams scale of Civic Centre upgrade
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Vandervis slams scale of Civic Centre upgrade
An award-winning $2.1 million refurbishment at the Dunedin City Council shows self-serving bureaucracy in action, a councillor says.
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Disco Shrimp wows the wearable arts show
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Disco Shrimp wows the wearable arts show
Meet Disco Shrimp.
Judge acquits man of murder on grounds of insanity
Judge acquits man of murder on grounds of insanity
A Dunedin boarding-house resident who stabbed another man to death and was later seen dancing beside the police cordon was insane at the time.
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Budget cut by millions amid construction delays
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Budget cut by millions amid construction delays
Almost $30 million has been taken out of the Dunedin City Council’s proposed capital spending programme for the next year amid construction delays for waste management facilities.