Posties defy PO box order from NZ Post
Posties defy PO box order from NZ Post
Posties are disobeying an order from NZ Post to return mail to sender, rather than mark it up with the correct PO box number.
Tech agencies hit back at claims they failed to protect Ardern
Tech agencies hit back at claims they failed to protect Ardern
New Zealand's internet safety agencies have taken legal action against claims of failing to protect Jacinda Ardern from vicious online abuse.
GP earning less than minimum wage
GP earning less than minimum wage
Taranaki GP Keith Blayney earns less than his receptionist these days - but claims it's better than relying on the government's "flawed" capitation funding system.
Māori leader David Ellison dies
Māori leader David Ellison dies
Distinguished Māori leader David Ellison has died. He was 88.
Puckering up for a big bug
Puckering up for a big bug
Tūhura Otago Museum senior events co-ordinator Jessica Hatfield gives a giant African millipede a kiss as part of Bug Day.
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Cruise emissions ‘challenge’
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Cruise emissions ‘challenge’
Ways of reducing Dunedin’s cruise ship emissions need to come from the industry and the government, a city councillor says.
Call for Kiwis to donate some of state pension
Call for Kiwis to donate some of state pension
Sir Ian Taylor wants those who can afford to put some of their superannuation towards charities targeting child poverty to do so.
Sun’s out
Sun’s out
Brighton Beach was a hive of activity as a sunny Saturday in Dunedin drew locals and visitors alike to the water.
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DCC’s capital programme falls behind
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DCC’s capital programme falls behind
Delivery of the Dunedin City Council’s capital expenditure programme has slipped behind schedule and the chief executive says this is partly because of increased scrutiny from councillors.
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Protesters take issue with seminar at church
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Protesters take issue with seminar at church
A group of Palestinian supporters protested against a "pro-Christian Zionist" seminar at a Dunedin church.
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Organiser proud of music festival
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Organiser proud of music festival
A Dunedin music festival went out on a high at the weekend, its founder says.
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Challenging conditions for fundraiser
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Challenging conditions for fundraiser
A pair of firefighters were feeling the heat on Saturday.
Taste of Pakistani weddings
Taste of Pakistani weddings
Introducing Dunedin locals to the pageantry and rich traditions of Pakistani weddings was the goal for one woman at the weekend.
Teacher-only days to continue, Minister says
Teacher-only days continue after Seymour oversteps, Minister says
Education Minister Erica Stanford says David Seymour overstepped the mark when he announced a crack-down on teacher-only days.
Heavy rain to hit parts of NZ
Heavy rain to hit parts of NZ
Some parts of the country are in for a soaking but the rain looks set to bypass the driest areas, forecasters say.
Pride event protesters 'went too far': Luxon
Pride event protesters 'went too far': Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says protesters linked to Destiny Church "went too far" by disrupting Pride events in Auckland on Saturday.
Asylum seeker kills teen in Austria stabbing attack
Asylum seeker kills teen in Austria stabbing attack
A Syrian asylum seeker has stabbed several passersby in the Austrian town of Villach, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring four other people.
Govt targets Aussies in new tourism campaign
Govt targets Aussies in new tourism campaign
The government has today launched a new tourism campaign aimed at getting Australians to visit New Zealand.
Man critically hurt in Hamilton shooting
Man critically hurt in Hamilton shooting
A man has been critically injured in a shooting in Hamilton this morning.
Crews remain at Canterbury scrub fire
Crews remain at Canterbury scrub fire
Dozens of firefighters remain at the site of a scrub fire on the Lewis Pass Road in Canterbury, working to extinguish the blaze that forced evacuations yesterday.