Henwood postpones shows over 'tumour activity'
Henwood postpones shows over 'tumour activity'
Kiwi comedian Dai Henwood has postponed two comedy shows due to medical circumstances - referring to "tumour activity" in his lungs.
Search for fisherman believed pulled overboard by shark
Search for fisherman believed pulled overboard by shark
Fast-moving currents have hampered the search for a missing fisherman believed to have been dragged overboard by a shark.
Cyclone off east coast likely to become 'severe'
Cyclone off east coast likely to become 'severe'
Powerful waves are set to impact Australia's east coast, with a tropical cyclone expected to become "severe" in the coming days.
Timaru cheapest for petrol, Greymouth most expensive
Timaru cheapest for petrol, Greymouth most expensive
Data from petrol price comparison app Gaspy has found that Timaru was the cheapest place for fuel, while Greymouth was the priciest in recent weeks.
NZ blood cancer treatment trial a 'gamechanger'
NZ blood cancer treatment trial a 'gamechanger'
Blood cancer patients in Christchurch and Auckland will soon have a chance to join an expanded clinical trial using their own immune cells to fight the disease.
Why is Electric Avenue thriving?
Why is Electric Avenue thriving while other festivals are struggling?
Electric Avenue organisers are already thinking bigger and better for next year's event - during a time when live music festivals globally are struggling to survive.
Pope Francis remains critical for second day
Pope Francis remains critical for second day
Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in a critical condition for a second day running and has shown an "initial, slight insufficiency" in his kidney function, the Vatican said.
Ukraine ambassador wants Russia held to account
Ukraine ambassador wants Russia held to account
Ukraine's ambassador to New Zealand says Russia must be held to account for its invasion of Ukraine if a long-lasting peace deal is to be achieved.
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Transparency driving council reset
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Transparency driving council reset
A tweak here. An adjustment there. It has been evident some kind of reform agenda is in progress at the Dunedin City Council to enhance accountability.
Flat argument escalates with crowbar, spiked club
Flat argument escalates with crowbar, spiked club
An argument between flatmates boiled over into a fight with a coffee cup, crowbar and a spiked club before police were called and separated the pair.
Attempted break-in foiled after ruckus on roof
Attempted break-in foiled after ruckus on roof
An attempted break-in of a South Dunedin home was foiled after the would-be burglar started making a ruckus by jumping up and down on the roof.
Private college investigating ‘incident’ at camp
Private school investigating ‘incident’ at year six camp
A Christchurch private school is investigating an incident at a school camp that led to a student being suspended.
Couch burning consigned to history books
Couch burning consigned to history books
For the first time in a very long time, all couches made it through the annual madness of Flo and O-week unburnt and unscathed, making a veteran campus cop proud.
Commerce minister Andrew Bayly resigns
Commerce minister Andrew Bayly resigns
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has resigned his ministerial positions after what he says was an "animated discussion" that ended with him putting a hand on a staffer.
More than 300 charges over new gang patch law
More than 300 charges over new gang patch law
Police have seized dozens of patches and laid hundreds of charges against people since a new law was introduced three months ago.
Hospital's sixth floor may go - sources
Hospital's sixth floor may go - sources
Plans to cut one floor from the new Dunedin hospital affecting elderly patients have been presented to the government, the ODT understands.
Chinese warships nothing to worry about - Collins
Chinese warships nothing to worry about - Collins
Defence Minister Judith Collins says the presence of Chinese warships carrying out live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea is "unusual", but nothing Kiwis need to be worried about.
Domestic violence groups slam Destiny's 'Man Up' course
Domestic violence groups slam Destiny's 'Man Up' course
Domestic abuse agencies are again raising concerns about the Man Up course run by Destiny Church, saying it is "downright dangerous".
Germany's conservatives set to lead as AfD surges
Germany's conservatives set to lead as AfD surges
Germany's opposition conservatives have won the national election, putting leader Friedrich Merz on track to be the next chancellor while the far-right AfD came in second on its best ever result, projected results showed.
Road lobby using tobacco industry tactics - study
Road lobby using tobacco industry tactics - study
New Zealand's "road lobby" uses the same tactics as the tobacco industry to obstruct transport policies like walking and cycling, a new University of Otago study says.