Trump, Zelensky clash at White House
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Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with Donald Trump ended in disaster, after the two leaders traded verbal blows before the world's media at the White House over the war with Russia.
Treasury Budget ‘under pressure’
Treasury Budget ‘under pressure’
The outpatient building of the new Dunedin Hospital is facing significant delays which risk blowing the budget, Treasury is warning.
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Security guard recounts murder accused’s words
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Security guard recounts murder accused’s words
A 13-yer-old said "that’s what you deserve" after he fatally stabbed a schoolboy at Dunedin’s bus hub, a security guard who was there says.
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Poor approval rating a surprise: mayor
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Poor approval rating a surprise: mayor
Dunedin's mayor is surprised his approval rating has fallen into the negatives, saying there is a "whole bunch of positive things happening" in the city.
Call to justify increased lines charges
Call to justify increased lines charges
A call for lines companies to justify their increased charges has been launched, as they get ready to hit consumers with steep increases.
Woman ‘traumatised’ by hospital artwork
Woman ‘traumatised’ by hospital artwork
A second woman who alleges sexual abuse by artist John Middleditch says she feels traumatised every time she sees his sculpture in Dunedin Hospital.
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Water supply pipe ‘major risk concern’
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Water supply pipe ‘major risk concern’
A stretch of water pipe that passes through a riverbed near Mosgiel is a "major risk concern" and requires regular inspections from the Dunedin City Council.
Paddock turned into bike track
Paddock turned into bike track
An old Mosgiel sheep paddock has been given a new lease of life and is now home to East Taieri School’s new bike track.
Race day shine
Race day shine
Wingatui racecourse volunteers (from left) Sandra Duell, Margot Prince and Joanne Hillis get the trophies ready ahead of the Property Brokers Otago Classics Day today.
Exciting vocal scholars to fore in concert with choir
Exciting vocal scholars to fore in concert with choir
RSA Vocal Scholars' Concert, St Patricks Basilica, Thursday, February 27.
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1500 ratepayers affected by error
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1500 ratepayers affected by error
About 1500 Dunedin ratepayers have been caught up in an error from the city council affecting rates paid through direct debit.
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Finding a reader for every book
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Finding a reader for every book
A little bit of sickness was not going to stop Willow from joining her father on an epic quest at the annual Regent 24-Hour Book Sale.
Act NZ leader hardly in heaven
Act NZ leader hardly in heaven
Act New Zealand leader David Seymour is poised to become Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand. He talks to political editor Mike Houlahan about the first months of the coalition...
‘A good, solid, sensible citizen of NZ’
‘A good, solid, sensible citizen of NZ’
Monty Wright: Angler, bird breeder, rugby official
Salon owner ordered to pay $230k in compensation
Salon owner ordered to pay $230k in compensation
The owner of a nail salon in central Wellington has been ordered to pay seven migrant workers more than $230,000 in compensation for lost wages and humiliation.
Hope in talks between US, Russia: Putin
Hope in talks between US, Russia: Putin
Russian and US teams have held six hours of talks in Turkey to try to restore normal functioning of their embassies.
Shark nearly 2m long washes up on beach
Shark nearly 2m long washes up on beach
Locals were surprised to see a live mako shark wash up on Sumner Beach in Christchurch on Thursday night.
Cathedral reconstructed in 3D by knitter
Cathedral reconstructed in 3D by knitter
It took Margaret Williamson three years to handcraft her 3D Christ Church Cathedral model using fleece from the sheep raised in her yards.
All Black clocked speeding 60kmh over limit: court documents
All Black clocked speeding 60kmh over limit: court documents
Court documents released today reveal more details about the dangerous motorbike ride that landed All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke in trouble with the law.
Tug of war fever grips Otago
Tug of war fever grips Otago
Oamaru Spartans, a rising tug-of-war team from Oamaru, made an impressive mark at a recent competition in Dunedin, finishing as runners-up in an event organised by Goliath Dunedin on February 23.