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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

China's navy frigate Hengyang off the coast of NSW. Photo: Australian Defence Force

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

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and ministerial advisory group for victims of retail crime chair...

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

Clint Hill climbs into the car carrying a fatally shot President John F Kennedy and his wife...

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’

East Otago High School student Addisyn Lawrence decides whether to chance a taste of the yellow...

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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

John Middleditch's 'Water Sculpture' (1980) stands at Dunedin Public Hospital in Ōtepoti Dunedin....

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

Janefield Paeonies and Hydroponics owner Rodger Whitson inspects a head of red lettuce in one of...

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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

The external envelope of Lookout Point Fire Station and its attached accommodation have been...

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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

Flowers where Enere McLaren-Taana was fatally stabbed at the Dunedin Bus Hub in Great King St....

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

An exposed section of an asbestos cement pipe beside State Highway 87, which carries water from...

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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.

Train riders nabbed

Train riders nabbed

Two allegedly drunk men who climbed on a moving freight train were caught by police in Mosgiel early yesterday.

Dougal fetches $5500

Dougal fetches $5500

Proctor Auctions owner Ronnie Proctor will be waving farewell to one of his more unusual lots next month.

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Navy commander embarking on retirement

Commander Jan Kingham displays all her past ranks in the New Zealand Navy as she calls time on...

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Navy commander embarking on retirement

A Dunedin woman who became the longest continuously-serving woman in the Royal New Zealand Navy is calling time on her "great adventure".

Peddling safety with side of brekkie

Alex Macmillan joins other riders at the annual Bike Breakfast at the Dunedin Railway Station yesterday morning, after cycling in to town from St Leonards.

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Councillors reluctant to ban wood burners

Dunedin’s North East Valley fills with chimney smoke on the shortest day of the year. PHOTO:...

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Councillors reluctant to ban wood burners

Banning wood burners to heat homes appears to be off the table, regional councillors having told staff it was a step too far to improve Otago’s air quality.

‘Honouring Honor’ concert to launch award

Jonathan Lemalu pictured with his first music teacher Honor McKellar in 2021. A concert...

‘Honouring Honor’ concert to launch award

Dunedin-born opera star Jonathan Lemalu is launching a new scholarship in honour of his first music teacher.

In the pink

A pink hue emanates from Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin yesterday morning, as LED lamps help the grass grow.

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Mosgiel man in fatal crash had meth in system

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Mosgiel man in fatal crash had meth in system

A Mosgiel man had methamphetamine in his system, allegedly causing a fatal crash near Waimate.

Farmer saves day

Farmer saves day

A farmer saved the day by helping a stranded policeman on the Kilmog get his stuck patrol car out of the gravel.

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