$3.3b funding freeze for Harvard
$3.3b funding freeze for Harvard
The Trump administration is freezing more than $US2 billion in grants to Harvard after the university said it was rejecting a list of demands from the federal government.
Hamas pondering latest ceasefire proposal
Hamas pondering latest ceasefire proposal
Palestinian militant group Hamas yesterday said its leadership is studying the latest ceasefire proposal it received from mediators with "great national responsibility" and will respond after...
Trump poll still positive
Trump poll still positive
United States President Donald Trump is maintaining a slightly positive approval rating, according to the latest polling.
Foraging session offers taste of nature
Foraging session offers taste of nature
The owners of an organic Dunedin store and cafe gave visitors a chance to forage in their backyard which they have converted into a "mini-ecosystem".
Electric bus first for Mosgiel-city route
Electric bus first for Mosgiel-city route
Most people have no idea what a Geely C13E is — yet.
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Govt advised to focus on the issues, not ideology
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Govt advised to focus on the issues, not ideology
The government should be focusing on building Dunedin’s new hospital rather than pregnancy terminology, a transgender parent in the city says.
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Easter rain with some ‘good breaks’
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Easter rain with some ‘good breaks’
It might pay to have some indoor activities planned for hyperactive children — and possibly some adults — who are high on sugar this Easter weekend.
New peer support services at Christchurch Hospital
New peer support services at Christchurch Hospital
New peer support workers at Christchurch Hospital's ED say it feels special to now help patients at a place they have also experienced mental health distress.
Funeral director sentencing: Company 'has not tried to hide'
Funeral director sentencing: Company 'has not tried to hide'
The co-owner of a company which employed a funeral director sentenced for interfering with human remains and obtaining money by deception says it's been an "incredibly painful chapter" for the business.
Two killed on Canterbury roads
Two killed on Canterbury roads
Two people have died in serious crashes in Canterbury.
Hundreds more Health NZ jobs for the chop: union
Hundreds more Health NZ jobs for the chop: union
Hundreds more jobs are proposed to go at Health NZ, the PSA union says, and affected staff say they feel despondent, exhausted and anxious.
Jago to claim 'miscarriage of justice'
Jago to claim 'miscarriage of justice'
Former ACT Party president Tim Jago will argue he has suffered a miscarriage of justice in the Court of Appeal in June.
Year of weather extremes in Europe
Year of weather extremes in Europe
Europe faced its most widespread flooding last year since 2013, with 30% of the continent's river network hit by significant floods, scientists say.
Govt celebrates violent crime stats, admits data volatile
Govt celebrates violent crime stats, admits data volatile
The government is celebrating what it says is a reduction in violent crime based on the latest quarterly statistics - but admits the data is volatile.
Malfunctioning cot caused baby's death - coroner
Malfunctioning cot caused baby's death - coroner
The failure of a cot’s structural integrity has been identified as the sole cause of a young baby’s tragic death after he became trapped between the mattress and a dislodged sliding side.
US cop jailed over killing of NZ-born man
US cop jailed over killing of NZ-born man
After three years and two trials, a former US police officer has been sentenced to three years' jail over the fatal 2022 shooting of a Christchurch-born man in Colorado.
Man who fell from trailer in Brockville dies
Man who fell from trailer in Brockville dies
A man who was critically injured after falling from a moving trailer in Brockville last month has died in hospital, police say.
Man drowned after slipping in gumboots while rock fishing
Man drowned after slipping in gumboots while rock fishing
A fisherman who slipped into rough seas while jumping between rocks in his gumboots has prompted a coroner to remind people of the dangers of rock fishing in rugged and unpredictable conditions.
Warnings as wild weather bears down on Nth Island
Warnings as wild weather bears down on Nth Island
Weather warnings for the upper North Island have been upgraded as strong winds and downpours are set to hit overnight.
Butter up 64% as food prices rise at highest rate in a year
Butter up 64% as food prices rise at highest rate in a year
Annual food prices have risen at their fastest rate in more than a year, driven by dairy, meat, and some grocery prices.