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Hipkins denies misleading public over Covid vaccine risk

Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaking to media today. Photo: RNZ

Hipkins denies misleading public over Covid vaccine risk

Chris Hipkins has denied misleading Kiwis after revelations he had been aware of the potential risks to teenagers of a second Covid-19 vaccine dose in 2022 despite recently claiming otherwise.

Gregg's coffee factory in Dunedin to close

The smell of coffee wafting from the Gregg’s factory in Forth St, Dunedin, could soon be a thing...

Gregg's coffee factory in Dunedin to close

Dozens of workers will lose their jobs with the closure of Dunedin's Gregg's coffee factory announced this afternoon.

Woolworths fined over South Dunedin rat infestation

The South Dunedin supermarket was closed for 18 days in February last year following numerous...

Woolworths fined over South Dunedin rat infestation

Supermarket giant Woolworths has been fined $33,000 after admitting it failed to control a rat infestation at one of its Dunedin branches.

Dan Carter kicks new Christchurch stadium into life

Crusaders legend Dan Carter, Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger and PM Christopher Luxon were among the crowd that gathered to open the city's new stadium on Friday morning.

Govt reveals details of fuel-rationing plan

The government has fleshed out its National Fuel Plan, outlining rationing measures that would be taken if supplies start running dry.

McSkimming yet to repay taxpayer-funded hotel stays

Former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Photo: RNZ

McSkimming yet to repay taxpayer-funded hotel stays

Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has not replied to a request to pay back up to 10 taxpayer-funded stays at hotels during his affair, three weeks on.

Stolen identities used to raid benefit payments

'Horrible people': Stolen identities used to raid benefit payments

A scam has been uncovered in Christchurch in which fraudsters allegedly steal beneficiaries’ identities to swindle payments from the Ministry of Social Development.

Trump pauses attacks on Iran's energy plants

US President Donald Trump speaks next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a cabinet meeting...

Trump pauses attacks on Iran's energy plants, says talks 'going well'

US President Donald Trump said he would pause attacks on Iran's energy plants for 10 days at Tehran's request and said talks with Iran were going "very well," although an...

Christchurch 'chop-shop' kingpin fails in bid to cut jail term

Abdul Ahmadi operated stolen-car "chop shops" in Wellington and Christchurch until police caught...

Christchurch 'chop-shop' kingpin fails in bid to cut jail term

A jailed Christchurch "chop-shop" owner who received $800,000 in stolen cars has failed to get his sentence reduced, just months after losing millions in property to the Crown.

Young mum facing cancer treatment delays

'The delays could be the difference between me living or dying'

A young mum facing life-threatening delays for cancer treatment may be forced to raise more than $1 million for a stem cell transplant overseas.

Damaging winds batter Dunedin overnight

A large branch fell on cars outside the Good Earth cafe on St David St. Photo: Supplied / Max Quinn

Damaging winds batter Dunedin overnight

Two roads are closed after wild winds brought down trees in Dunedin and the city can expect further buffeting today.

Rain hits top of South Island, more on way for Far North

A storm battering the country is hitting the top of the South Island, while flood-weary Northlanders are set for a couple of days respite before another bout of wild weather sets in.

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Wild whackers tee off neighbour — leading to change of course

Island Park Golf Club president Steve Cushnie throws some golf balls in the air while greenkeeper...

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Wild whackers tee off neighbour — leading to change of course

Spraying one off the tee is having an impact on golf clubs around the country and one Dunedin course is trying to do something about it.

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Te Kaika chair takes aim at critics

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Te Kaika chair takes aim at critics

The board chairwoman of an embattled Dunedin health charity has dismissed criticisms of the organisation as simply ‘‘tall poppy’’ syndrome.

Basketball star snaps up Dunedin pavlova makers

A Dunedin institution has been sold to a former New Zealand basketball star.

Concerns aired as miner outlines expansion plans

Millers Flat resident Marion Mewburn was the lone protester, but not sole objector, at a meeting...

Concerns aired as miner outlines expansion plans

Some opposing residents aired their views in Millers Flat last night as a mining company outlined expansion plans that include rerouting a stream and two roads in the township.

Retractable curtains for stadium to fix city’s ‘Goldilocks problem’

‘‘Innovative’’ investment unveiled for Dunedin’s covered stadium will attract a wide range of acts the city is missing out on, the venue boss says.

Singing in school’s 25th

Hillview Christian School principal Steve Frost, of Christchurch, and New Zealand Association for Christian Schools facilitator Julie McGregor sing during Amana Christian School’s 25th anniversary...

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