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    Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ

    Willis says Peters 'very confused' over Iran war emails

    Winston Peters is "very, very confused" over the handling of official information relating to the Iran war, National's deputy leader Nicola Willis says.

    Speaker suspends TVNZ political editor

    Maiki Sherman at Parliament. Photo: Aotearoa Media Collective (file)

    Speaker suspends TVNZ political editor

    TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman had been suspended from Parliament for five days by the Speaker.

    Doc appeals for info on penguin deaths

    A little penguin, or kororā. Eight of the birds were reported dead at Long Beach last weekend....

    Doc appeals for info on penguin deaths

    The Department of Conservation is still seeking information about penguin deaths at Long Beach near Dunedin.

    Mother of detained woman says Peters wrong

    Everlee Wihongi has been in US detention since the start of April. Photo: Supplied

    Mother of detained woman says Peters wrong

    The mother of a woman detained in the US by its Immigration and Customs Enforcement says NZ's Foreign Affairs Minister is wrong about her daughter's situation.

    Court throws out mosque terrorist's appeal

    Al Noor Mosque where 51 people were killed in a terrorist attack in 2019. Photo: RNZ

    Court throws out mosque terrorist's appeal

    The white supremacist terrorist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques will remain in prison for the rest of his life after losing an appeal.

    High winds loosen canopy

    PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    High winds loosen canopy

    Firefighters were called to South Dunedin yesterday to secure a large glass canopy, which buckled in high winds about 4pm.

    Peters sought to deliberately undermine PM with emails release: Goff

    Phil Goff. Photo: ODT Files

    Peters sought to deliberately undermine PM with emails release: Goff

    Former Foreign Minister Phil Goff believes Winston Peters is undermining coalition partner National by releasing an email exchange with Christophen Luxon on the Iran war.

    Petrol dips under $3 but uncertainty remains

    Cost-of-living pressures are picking up again, driven in part by sharp increases in fuel prices...

    Petrol dips under $3 but uncertainty remains

    Petrol prices have dropped below $3 a litre in some places, but how long will it last?

    Remains of man allegedly murdered found in burnt-out ruins of home

    Ethan Howe, left, and Stefan Hannon-McGinn have been accused of murdering Waitaanga Rd resident...

    Remains of man allegedly murdered found in burnt-out ruins of home

    The remains of a man who was shot dead at his rural property were first spotted in the burned-out ruins of his home by locals.

    Dozens of homes uninhabitable after floods

    Slips and water damage have made homes uninhabitable. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

    Dozens of homes uninhabitable after floods

    Wellington City Council says about 40 addresses are uninhabitable following the intense storms and flooding which battered the city early last week.

    'Prolific' fuel thief busted over 23 petrol drive-offs

    Finance Minister Grant Robertson has confirmed the fuel tax subsidy will end in June. Photo: NZ...

    'Prolific' fuel thief busted over 23 petrol drive-offs

    A Christchurch man is alleged to have stolen thousands of dollars worth of fuel in over 20 petrol drive-offs.

    Stanford promises no ICE-style immigration raids

    Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

    Stanford promises no ICE-style immigration raids

    The minister of immigration is rejecting concerns proposed changes to the law will unfairly target some of the country's most vulnerable migrants and open the door to US-style immigration raids.

    Menopause medications rationed over ongoing supply issues

    Photo: RNZ /Dom Thomas

    Menopause medications rationed over ongoing supply issues

    Pharmac is having to temporarily ration some forms of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which is used to treat menopause symptoms, due to ongoing supply issues.

    Two Jewish men stabbed in London in 'terrorism' attack

    CCTV footage of a Jewish man getting stabbed by an attacker in Golders Green area, which is home...

    Two Jewish men stabbed in London in 'terrorism' attack

    Two Jewish men were stabbed in north London on Wednesday by an attacker who ran down a street targeting Jews in what police said was being treated as a terrorist incident. Police said the two...

    Luxon and Peters clash revealed in emails

    Photo: RNZ / Composite image

    Luxon and Peters clash revealed in emails

    Within days of the Iran war starting Christoper Luxon wanted to move the government's position to "explicit public support" for the US, documents show.

    Malnutrition causing Kiwi children to go blind, experts say

    Dr Julia Escardo Paton, left, and Dr Rasha Altaie. Photo: Amy Williams/RNZ

    Malnutrition causing Kiwi children to go blind, experts say

    Eyesight experts warn there are children in New Zealand who have gone blind due to malnutrition, including a boy who eats only hot chips, crisps and the occasional Nutella sandwich.

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    Mother distraught over baby's ‘poisoning’ at Dunedin Hospital

    A Dunedin mother says her baby was violently sick after ingesting formula at Dunedin Hospital...

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    Mother distraught over baby's ‘poisoning’ at Dunedin Hospital

    A distraught mother is fighting for answers after her baby was ‘‘poisoned’’ at Dunedin Hospital and the spotlight of blame fell on her.

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    Art festival sparks ‘friendly curiosity’

    Artist and South Dunedin Street Art Trail committee member Claire Rye has brought a splash of...

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    Art festival sparks ‘friendly curiosity’

    An organiser has hailed South Dunedin’s inaugural street art festival a success, as the celebration of local people, stories and history comes to a close.

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    Partner's attack knocked out Dunedin woman and made her 'somersault'

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    Partner's attack knocked out Dunedin woman and made her 'somersault'

    A Dunedin man who has been locked up for repeated violence against a woman says he is not a criminal.

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    Dunedin stabbing accused bandaged in court as identity stays secret

    Police arrest a man on the ground after an alleged stabbing in Dunedin's Heriot Row this morning....

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    Dunedin stabbing accused bandaged in court as identity stays secret

    The man charged with attempted murder after a stabbing at a central Dunedin address at the weekend has appeared in court, but his identity remains a secret.
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