One critically hurt after head-on crash with fleeing motorist
A person has been critically injured by someone fleeing police south of Auckland on Saturday.
NZ reaffirms Ukraine support after disastrous White House meeting
NZ reaffirms Ukraine support after disastrous White House meeting
Christopher Luxon and Volodymyr Zelensky at a NATO conference in Washington DC in July 2024. Photo: SUPPLIED
How one woman's $500k theft destroyed a family business
How one woman's $500k theft destroyed a family business
After getting caught in the devastating sharemarket crash of the 1980s, Michael Anselmi was determined to protect not only his family but his employees if he ever went back into business.
NZ needs to 'step up' on defence spending - Peters
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.
Four hospitalised in Whanganui jet boat crash
Four hospitalised in Whanganui jet boat crash
Four people were flown to hospital after two jetboats crashed on the Whanganui River today.
One dead in serious Canterbury crash
One dead in serious Canterbury crash
Updated 5.28 pm
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash involving a motorbike in north Canterbury.
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.
Budget for outpatients building ‘under pressure’
Budget for outpatients building ‘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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'That's what you deserve': Stabber's alleged words
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'That's what you deserve': Stabber's alleged words
A 13-year-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.