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'Coalition of willing' to draw up deal for Trump

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and France's...

'Coalition of willing' to draw up deal for Trump

British PM Keir Starmer has said European leaders had agreed to draw up a Ukraine peace plan to take to the US - a vital step for Washington to be able to offer security guarantees Kyiv says are vital to deter Russia.

Healthcare workers fear cuts damaging services

Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

Healthcare workers fear cuts damaging services

Four out of five health workers reported cuts and restructuring had damaged the services they deliver, which the PSA said refutes the government's claims the cuts won't affect the front-line.

Principals call for end to new NCEA tests

Paper end-of-year exams for school students could be a thing of the past by 2020.

Principals call for end to new NCEA tests

Principals from schools in the country's poorest communities have united to call for an end to new NCEA reading, writing and maths tests.

‘Absolutely delighted’: book sale raises over $100,000

‘Absolutely delighted’: book sale raises over $100,000

People poured into the Edgar Centre and the Regent Theatre 24 Hour Book Sale raised more than $100,000 at the weekend.

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Toxic waste cleanup budget halved

Over the fence abutting the Hillside Rd footpath to the former Dunedin Gasworks is an underground...

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Toxic waste cleanup budget halved

The budget to clean up toxic waste in South Dunedin has been halved and the project pushed back a decade, the Dunedin City Council has confirmed.

Cool change to hit Otago, especially Dunedin

Otago Polytechnic students (from left) Abby Lunn, Charlotte Anderson and Jemma Jones enjoy the...

Cool change to hit Otago, especially Dunedin

As summer ended, autumn said hello with a scorching Dunner stunner. However, the heat will not be sticking around.

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Intention to end motel housing announced

A homeless woman at the Oval was previously in a Dunedin motel, which soon may no longer be...

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Intention to end motel housing announced

The use of motels to house homeless people as a stepping stone to a more permanent home in Dunedin may end soon, despite the city’s homeless problem still being far from over.

Post-row spirit still strong

Donald Trump and vice-president JD Vance berated Zelensky in a bizarre attack on a once close...

Post-row spirit still strong

Ukrainians will never give up fighting for their country despite comments from the President of the United States, a Dunedin-based Ukrainian says.

Event chance for children to ‘have a try’

Fergus Chamberlain, 7, leads the pack through the transition area with his bike. PHOTOS: LINDA...

Event chance for children to ‘have a try’

A "perfect Dunedin day" set the stage for local children to run, bike and swim their way around Mosgiel.

Purling across the plain

Purling across the plain

A group of keen knitters were busy spinning yarns and knitting away while on a five and a-half hour train ride on the Taieri Gorge train on Saturday.

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US cars from the quick to the dead on show

Axl Tilden has company in his Halloween-themed hearse — a 1975 Plymouth Fury — at the 35th Great...

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US cars from the quick to the dead on show

Hot rods, classic cars, motorbikes and United States flags were on show in Dunedin and the theme was again irresistible for enthusiasts and the curious.

Man tasered after biting officer dies

Man tasered after biting officer dies

Police have confirmed this evening the man tasered after threatening them with a samurai sword and allegedly biting an officer has died.

Police appeal after sightings of missing man

Police are searching for Travis Langford, who has been missing since January 17. Photo:&nbsp...

Police appeal after sightings of missing man

Police are trying to confirm sightings of a man who has been missing in Waikato for over six weeks.

US rushes through $7b in military aid to Israel

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: Reuters

US rushes through $7b in military aid to Israel

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday he had signed a declaration to expedite delivery of approximately US$4 billion (NZ$7.1b) in military assistance to Israel.

More govt protection from extreme weather events wanted - survey

Westport is so flood prone that a plan has been considered to move the entire town. Photo: RNZ

More govt protection from extreme weather events wanted - survey

Nearly half the population wants the government to do more to protect people and properties from extreme weather events, new research has found.

Kiwi artists' work ripped off and sold on Temu

A copy of New Zealand artist Giselle Clarkson's Fish Species of New Zealand poster was being sold...

Kiwi artists' work ripped off and sold on Temu

New Zealand artists are being told to "keep an eye on Temu" to make sure their work is not being duplicated and sold on the giant online shopping platform.

Russian politicians delight in Trump-Zelensky clash

Senior Russian politicians have reacted with glee to what they see as Volodymyr Zelensky's White House humiliation at the hands of Donald Trump.

Zelensky gets warm welcome in UK

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with a warm...

Zelensky gets warm welcome in UK

British PM Keir Starmer greeted Volodymyr Zelensky with a warm embrace after the Ukrainian leader flew to London for talks following his clash with Donald Trump.

One critically hurt after head-on crash with fleeing motorist

One critically hurt after head-on crash with fleeing motorist

A person has been critically injured by someone fleeing police south of Auckland on Saturday.

NZ reaffirms Ukraine support

Christopher Luxon and Volodymyr Zelensky at a NATO conference in Washington DC in July 2024....

NZ reaffirms Ukraine support after disastrous White House meeting

New Zealand has reaffirmed its support for Ukraine following the Oval Office clash between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump.

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