PM denies govt to blame for increase in homelessness
The Prime Minister says he disagrees stricter criteria for emergency housing has led to an increase in homelessness.
School lunch provider goes into liquidation
School lunch provider goes into liquidation
Updated 1.45 pm
A major provider of school lunches has been placed into liquidation, in the latest setback to the beleaguered programme.
'Seasoned' diplomat to take over in London after Goff sacking
'Seasoned' diplomat to take over in London after Goff sacking
Former Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade Chris Seed is heading to London to take over as Acting High Commissioner following Phil Goff's sacking.
Drowning in Wellington Harbour may have been preventable
Drowning in Wellington Harbour may have been preventable
A blistering coroner’s report says a young man’s drowning may have been prevented if Wellington City Council had investigated previous deaths and accidents at the waterfront, kept accurate records and heeded experts’ advice.
South Dunedin shop staff threatened
South Dunedin shop staff threatened
A man who demanded money from South Dunedin store returned later and threatened the staff with violence, police said.
Goat 'attacked with hammer and knife' in Dunedin backyard
Goat 'attacked with hammer and knife' in Dunedin backyard
A Dunedin man armed with a hammer and a knife was arrested after a frenzied attack on a goat in his backyard, police said.
How street art is redefining Christchurch
'Cacophony of characters': How street art is redefining Christchurch
The FLARE Ōtautahi Street Art Festival showed how much Christchurch has changed since the February 2011 quake.
Prominent Dunedin man appears on sex charges
Prominent Dunedin man appears on sex charges
A prominent Dunedin man has pleaded not guilty to six sexual assault charges.
Human rights 'ignored' during Australia's Covid response
Human rights 'ignored' during Australia's Covid response
Governments at every level failed to consider or protect human rights during Australia's Covid-19 pandemic response, a Human Rights Commission report says.
Luxon will lead National into election: Willis
Luxon will lead National into election: Willis
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will be leading National into next year's election.
Cargo ship crashes into fuel tanker
Cargo ship crashes into fuel tanker off English coast
A tanker carrying jet fuel for the US military was struck by a container ship off northeast England, igniting a blaze and multiple explosions and forcing both crews to abandon ship.
Inquiry after speedway driver seriously hurt in crash
Inquiry after speedway driver seriously hurt in crash
Ruapuna Speedway says a full investigation has been launched into a freak crash that left a driver with serious burns.
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Armed search for city man lasts hours
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Armed search for city man lasts hours
A neighbour has described the dramatic moment armed police entered a Dunedin house at the centre of a manhunt.
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Stadium's rent cut amid fears for future
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Stadium's rent cut amid fears for future
Rent for Forsyth Barr Stadium has been slashed by more than 60% amid concerns about its financial future.
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Dunedin philanthropist has land for 200 homes
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Land gained for 200 homes: developer
A philanthropist developer says he now has the land and property to build about 200 homes for first-home buyers in Dunedin.
‘Strong evidence’ teenager had PTSD
‘Strong evidence’ teenager had PTSD
Two psychiatrists say a Dunedin teen was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when he fatally stabbed a schoolboy at the bus hub.
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Star attraction to return for festival
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Star attraction to return for festival
Dunedin's Star Fountain is making a limited return to the Octagon this week — but it might look a little different from how you remember it.
Sustainable style
Sustainable style
Winner of Junk Kouture Festival of Creativity and Circularity world designer of the year Clodagh Ramsey, from Ireland, poses in her dress called "Aquacultural".
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Big funding boost for cancer research
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Big funding boost for cancer research
Research into melanoma and acute myeloid leukaemia cancer therapies have been given a major funding boost from the Cancer Society of New Zealand.
Out with the old
Out with the old
Workers swap signs at the newly rebranded Woolworths Dunedin Central yesterday.