COP29: NZ could face big bill as funding target agreed
The government may be faced with a hefty bill to up its contribution to international climate change efforts, as a new target is set to help developing countries decarbonise.
Buddy the sheep fan of the back seat
Buddy the sheep fan of the back seat
The back of the car is usually reserved for children, dogs or shopping bags from the supermarket.
Luxon not budging on $1.9b cost
Luxon not budging on $1.9b cost
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government will not budge on the budget cap it has set of $1.9 billion for the new Dunedin hospital.
Standing tall
Standing tall
Onlookers watch as the Christmas tree goes up in the Octagon a month before Christmas.
Violation possible in hospital changes
Violation possible in hospital changes
The United Nations Association of New Zealand claims the government could be in violation of the right to health, with the continued changes to the new Dunedin hospital.
Across the wilds of Northland to raise money for Movember
Across the wilds of Northland to raise money for Movember
A trio of friends are undertaking a perilous journey cross-country after one made a promise to a dying man.
Braving cold to raise money for Heart Kids New Zealand
Braving cold to raise money for Heart Kids New Zealand
Splashing about in a pool of icy cold water are the Naughty Nemos at the Heart Kids New Zealand "Heart Stopper Challenge" at the Olympic Gym, in Mosgiel, yesterday.
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Sold theatre could be city asset: DCC
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Sold theatre could be city asset: DCC
Selling the historically significant former Fortune Theatre could allow it to be transformed into an asset the city can be proud of, Dunedin city councillors have been told.
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Technology for parking enforcement announced
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Technology for parking enforcement announced
Licence plate recognition technology, due next year, will limit the amount of abuse Dunedin’s parking enforcement officers face, city council staff say.
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‘Strong view’ ORC should retain six Dunedin reps
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‘Strong view’ ORC should retain six Dunedin reps
Dunedin city councillors could today approve an appeal of an Otago Regional Council decision that stripped the city of a representative.
Cruising for hospice
Cruising for hospice
TJ O’Reilly, of Aramoana, shows off his 1943 Commer at the Otago Community Hospice Charity Cruise and Car Show at Hancock Park yesterday.
Celebrating unity ahead of Christmas
Celebrating unity ahead of Christmas
A Dunedin marae has been helping spread the seasonal joy further by providing a welcoming space for all.
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‘More than enough’ city bottle stores
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‘More than enough’ city bottle stores
Dunedin’s student quarter and city centre does not need any more off-licences, nearly half of submitters say.
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Water-reform funding on the agenda
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Water-reform funding on the agenda
Allocation of funding connected to water reform is set to be discussed again by the Dunedin City Council.
Into the festive spirit
Into the festive spirit
From tea cosies to chopping boards, 160 vendors gathered at the Edgar Centre for the annual Christmas Artisan Market yesterday.
Almost 40 whales refloated after stranding at Northland beach
Almost 40 whales refloated after stranding at Northland beach
A mammoth effort from volunteers has seen the majority of the pod refloated.
Online predator caught after 'one small mistake'
Online predator caught after 'one small mistake'
An online predator who terrorised his victims evaded capture for years until he made one small mistake.
Fears NZ on track to fall short of 2025 smokefree goal
Fears NZ on track to fall short of 2025 smokefree goal
Public health experts have warned the 2025 smokefree goal is in jeopardy if smoking rates continue to flatline.
Australia's misinformation crackdown on the scrapheap
Australia's misinformation crackdown on the scrapheap
A crackdown on misinformation and disinformation on tech platforms has been formally dumped by Australia's federal government.
Two dead, two critically injured in Auckland crashes
Two dead, two critically injured in Auckland crashes
Two people have died and two others have been critically injured in separate crashes in Auckland's Takanini and Waitoki.