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Obituary: softly spoken leader who led period of unprecedented growth

Manmohan Singh at the 2010 East Asia Summit. PHOTOS: REUTERS

Obituary: softly spoken leader who led period of unprecedented growth

Manmohan Singh may not have wanted to be a politician, but many believe that he ended up being one of India’s more accomplished leaders.

Obituary: a classical scholar of politics

Former University of Otago Professor of Politics Richard Mulgan. Photo: Hocken Collections — Te...

Obituary: a classical scholar of politics

Generations of political science students — and law and history students for that matter — have had cause to be grateful for the scholarship and lucid prose of Richard Mulgan.

Pizzeria takes stance on pineapple debate

A classic ham and pineapple pizza. Photo: Getty Images

Pizzeria takes stance on pineapple debate

A trendy pizzeria in the English city of Norwich has declared war on pineapples.

Rates rise reduced in DCC draft plan

Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich. File photo: Peter McIntosh

Rates rise reduced in DCC draft plan

Rates rises will fall to 6% over the course of a draft nine-year plan set out by the Dunedin City Council.

Minimum 52 years jail for teen who committed Southport murders

A prison van believed to be transporting Axel Rudakubana arrives at the Liverpool Crown Court for...

Minimum 52 years jail for teen who committed Southport murders

A British teenager who killed three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event was jailed for at least 52 years.

War medals taken in Rolleston burglary

Catherine Welsh's father’s military medals which were stolen. PHOTO: BARRY CLARKE

War medals taken in Rolleston burglary

All Craig and Catherine Welsh want is the return of family heirlooms, including several war medals, taken during the burglary of their Canterbury home.

Snakes with your coffee? Taiwan pet store's new offering

Snakes will keep people company with their coffee at one Taiwanese pet store. Photo: Getty Images

Snakes with your coffee? Taiwan pet store's new offering

As the Year of the Snake approaches, a pet store in Taipei is hoping to break down some of the prejudice against the animal.

Former deputy principal jailed for historic sex offences

The former deputy principal of a rural area school has been sent to prison for historic sexual offending against a student, who continues to be haunted by what happened to her.

'Entire Pacific region at risk' after HIV outbreak in Fiji

'Entire Pacific region at risk' after HIV outbreak in Fiji

Fiji's minister for health and medical services has declared an HIV outbreak.

US agents detain migrants, citizens in warrantless raid

The skyline of Newark, New Jersey. File photo: Getty Images

US agents detain migrants, citizens in warrantless raid

US immigration agents have raided a business establishment in Newark, New Jersey, and detained undocumented residents as well as citizens, including a US military veteran, the city's mayor said.

Chief Science Advisor role to be filled 'shortly'

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti. Photo: RNZ

Chief Science Advisor role to be filled 'shortly'

Questions swirled after a long-awaited appointment of the new Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister did not come yesterday.

Treaty Principles Bill is 'dead', Peters tells Rātana

Winston Peters was dismissive of the contentious Treaty Principles Bill in his speech at Rātana...

Treaty Principles Bill is 'dead', Peters tells Rātana

A string of politicians have cast doubts on the future of the contentious Treaty Principles Bill, during speeches at Rātana.

Govt says emergency housing target hit five years early

Latest figures show the number of households has fallen significantly, with 591 households in...

Govt says emergency housing target hit five years early

The government says its emergency housing target has been reached five years early.

Warrant leads to trove of stolen goods

Constable Ashley Wilson with the recovered stolen property. Photo: Supplied/Police

Warrant leads to trove of stolen goods

Police investigating the burglary of an air ambulance helicopter in Mosgiel have located a trove of stolen items from several other suspected burglaries.

Kāinga Ora to sell off Aaron Lodge

Overgrown gardens around motel units at the Aaron Lodge Holiday Park. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

'No longer financially viable': Kāinga Ora to sell off Aaron Lodge

The semi-abandoned Aaron Lodge, once proposed as a solution for Dunedin’s homeless situation, will go out to the market next week.

Seymour calls for asset sales, privatisation

David Seymour giving his state of the nation speech. Photo: RNZ

Seymour calls for asset sales, privatisation

New Zealand needs to get past the "squeamishness about privatisation", David Seymour has argued in his first major speech of the year.

Judge blocks Trump's order to end birthright citizenship

Donald Trump has signed a slew of executive orders on his return to the White House. Photo: Reuters

Judge blocks Trump's order to end birthright citizenship

A federal judge has blocked Donald Trump's executive order curtailing the right to automatic birthright citizenship in the United States, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional."

Teen's body found on Christchurch beach

Teen's body found on Christchurch beach

The body of a teenage swimmer who went missing off Southshore beach in Christchurch yesterday has been found by a member of the public.

Hundreds flee as Israel continues West Bank attacks

Palestinians walk amid the rubble left by an Israeli raid in the West Bank city of Jenin. Photo:...

Hundreds flee as Israel continues West Bank attacks

Hundreds of Jenin residents left their homes on Thursday, as the Israeli military demolished a number of houses on the third day of a major operation in the West Bank city.

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Staff tickled pink with new grow lights

Forsyth Barr Stadium turf manager Michael Watson waters the pitch under new LED lights that will...

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Staff tickled pink with new grow lights

Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin has had a pink hue before.

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