China made 'tactical error': Seymour
Acting Prime Minister David Seymour says the Chinese had made a "tactical error" by moving through the Tasman Sea.
Cook Islands PM breaks silence
Cook Islands PM breaks silence
The Cook Islands Prime Minister has written to Christopher Luxon after weeks of communication silence with the New Zealand government.
Stolen pie with a side order of abuse
Stolen pie with a side order of abuse
A man returned to a Dunedin convenience store he was twice trespassed from to hurl abuse at staff and pinch a morning pie, police say.
First gang patch arrest in city at Mosgiel pool
First gang patch arrest in city at Mosgiel pool
A man was arrested and charged for displaying a gang patch in public in Mosgiel — the first time the charge has ever been laid in Dunedin, police say.
Kāinga Ora staff told 'be positive' amid more job cuts
Kāinga Ora staff told 'be positive' amid more job cuts
More jobs are on the line at Kāinga Ora and a staffer has told RNZ they are stressed, exhausted and disheartened by leaders telling them to stay positive.
Man accused of sex abuse at Christchurch school named
Man accused of sex abuse at Christchurch school named
The identity of a man accused of sexually abusing four boys at a prestigious Catholic college in Christchurch can now be revealed.
Bus hub murder trial: Teen stabber says he acted in self defence
Bus hub murder trial: Teen stabber says he acted in self defence
A 14-year-old who fatally stabbed another teen at Dunedin's bus hub says he was acting in self defence.
Nurse charged over viral anti-Israeli video
Nurse charged over viral anti-Israeli video
A nurse in Australia who allegedly threatened to kill Israeli patients in a viral video posted by an Israeli influencer has been charged.
US, Ukraine 'agree terms' of critical minerals deal
US, Ukraine 'agree terms' of critical minerals deal
The US and Ukraine have reportedly agreed terms of a draft minerals deal central to Kyiv's push to win Washington's support as President Trump seeks to end the war with Russia.
ABC College of English students help keep Queenstown beautiful
ABC College of English students help keep Queenstown beautiful
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, students from ABC College of English took to the streets, parks, and lakefront of Queenstown to give back to their adopted home
Musk's new ultimatum spurs fresh confusion
Musk's new ultimatum spurs fresh confusion
US federal workers face fresh uncertainty about their futures, after Elon Musk gave them "another chance" to respond to his ultimatum that they justify their jobs or risk termination.
PM must prioritise visiting China: Hipkins
PM must prioritise visiting China: Hipkins
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Foreign Minister Winston Peters must have a frank conversation with his Chinese counterpart about warships in the Tasman Sea - and the PM should also pay a visit to China.
New citizen's arrest rules revealed
New citizen's arrest rules revealed
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has unveiled new rules about how members of the public will be able to "arrest" people under a revamped law aimed at tackling retail crime.
Agent who tried to save Kennedy dies
Agent who tried to save Kennedy dies
Warning: graphic content. Clint Hill, the US Secret Service agent who leaped atop John F Kennedy's limousine to shield the mortally wounded president has died. He was 93.
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Cheesed off: ‘On all levels, a disaster’
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Cheesed off: ‘On all levels, a disaster’
An Otago principal is convinced prisoners are being fed better than her students, who have had to endure mac ’n’ cheese for several days straight.
Abuse victim wants Dunedin Hospital sculpture removed
Abuse victim wants Dunedin Hospital sculpture removed
Warning: Distressing content. A woman who alleges she was sexually abused as a child by a well-known NZ artist wants one of his sculptures removed from Dunedin Hospital.
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In the market for cheaper prices
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In the market for cheaper prices
Dunedin shoppers hunting for a bargain on fresh produce should skip the supermarket queue and head for the farmers’ market, a study shows.
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Firefighters sound warning over station
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Warning heritage status could hinder firefighting operations
Adding a landmark Dunedin fire station to a list of heritage buildings could get in the way of firefighters doing their jobs, the council has been warned.
Bus hub fatal stabbing trial begins
Bus hub fatal stabbing trial begins
The trial of a 14-year-old accused of a fatal stabbing at Dunedin’s bus hub will begin today.
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Dunedin's ageing water pipes risk failure
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State of Dunedin's ageing water pipes ‘not well understood’
An investigation of some of Dunedin’s most critical water pipes paints a sobering picture of ageing infrastructure at risk of failure.