Trump announces Elon Musk's government role
US President-elect Donald Trump has named Elon Musk to a role aimed at creating a more efficient government, handing even more influence to the world's richest man.
Some households cut back as power bills rise
Low-income households cut back on showering, cooking as power bills rise
Some low-income households are having to cut back on showering, washing and cooking to cope with rising power bills, researchers say.
35 killed, dozens injured in China car rampage
35 killed, dozens injured in China car rampage
China's top leaders have urged "all-out efforts" to treat those injured in a car attack in southern China, one of the deadliest incidents in the country's recent history.
Tributes for teen who died during warm-up
Tributes for teen who died during touch warm-up
Members of the Canterbury rugby community have paid tribute to 18-year-old Brook Wilson who died after suffering a medical event while warming up for a game of touch.
Jail after 'horrendous' driving led to serious injury crash
Jail after 'horrendous' driving led to serious injury crash
A man is now in prison after his “horrendous” high-speed driving on the Lewis Pass ended in a crash that seriously injured another motorist who was thrown from their car on impact.
Three dead, two hurt after car and train collide
Three dead, two hurt after car and train collide
Three people died and two are in hospital after a car collided with a freight train in Hamilton, police have confirmed.
Christchurch pupils targeted in 'frightening incident'
Christchurch pupils targeted in 'frightening incident'
A concerning incident for two children walking home from a Christchurch primary school has prompted a warning for parents in Cashmere.
Police ready to enforce gang patch ban
Police ready to enforce gang patch ban
Officers are ready to enforce the ban on gang patches, the Assistant Police Commissioner says.
Teen three times over limit: police
Teen three times over limit: police
A teenager police say was more than three times over the limit, stopped south of Dunedin, told officers he was driving to the North Island.
Māori Maps offers digital gateway to Aotearoa
Māori Maps offers digital gateway to Aotearoa
It's a comprehensive interactive digital map, aimed at helping Māori people abroad reconnect with their ancestral homes.
Archbishop resigns over child abuse scandal
Archbishop resigns over child abuse scandal
The Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has resigned "in sorrow", saying he had failed to ensure a proper investigation into allegations of abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps.
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Decision to release case to media ‘abysmal’
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Decision to release case to media ‘abysmal’
Dunedin club rugby player Carlin Wilkinson-Ballantine has been left "dumbfounded" by the Sport Integrity Commission’s decision to publicly out him as a drug cheat.
School ‘gutted’ after gardening equipment stolen
School ‘gutted’ after gardening equipment stolen
A Dunedin school has been left devastated after thieves stole gardening tools used by pupils and the community to maintain its grounds.
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Moana Pool event ‘pretty disturbing’
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Moana Pool event ‘pretty disturbing’
A Dunedin mother who says she intervened to stop a man filming her children getting changed at Moana Pool was left horrified as the event turned into a "citizen’s arrest".
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PM’s words to abuse survivors not a ‘proper apology’
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PM’s words to abuse survivors not a ‘proper apology’
A Dunedin survivor of historical physical and sexual abuse says he was brought to tears by the government’s apology and remains unsatisfied.
Over 1000 attend Octagon rally for Toitū Te Tiriti
Over 1000 attend Octagon rally for Toitū Te Tiriti
A thriving society will be out of reach for New Zealand if the government persists with its "unjust" Treaty Principles Bill, a rally in Dunedin was told.
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Fee-hike vote done with ‘heavy heart’
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Fee-hike vote done with ‘heavy heart’
University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson says he voted in favour of hiking fees 6% with a "heavy heart", but the increase could stave off further job cuts.
Finn family magic
Finn family magic
Neil Finn may qualify for a gold card, but like a fine wine he appears to be getting better with age.
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DCC advised ageing roads need attention
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DCC advised ageing roads need attention
Ageing roads will need attention and significant investment is required in Three Waters assets, Dunedin councillors have been advised, as they consider the decades ahead.
Trespass order enforced
Trespass order enforced
Two police officers arrest a person at the entrance of Sammy’s after they were trespassed and refused to leave.