Luxon moves on from 'miscommunication' over matai title
NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is putting the question of whether or not he asked for a matai title in Samoa behind him, saying it was a miscommunication.
Mama Hooch rapists' appeals thrown out
Mama Hooch rapists' appeals thrown out
Lengthy prison sentences for two of Christchurch's most prolific sex offenders have been upheld by a High Court judge.
Hollywood honours the unconventional
Hollywood honours the unconventional
Darkly comic thriller One Battle After Another won best picture at the Academy Awards, leading a haul of six trophies on a night when Hollywood’s top honours went to unconventional fare.
Hipkins seeks advice over ex-wife's claims: report
Hipkins seeks advice over ex-wife's claims: report
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is seeking legal advice about a series of unsubstantiated claims made by his ex-wife on social media, RNZ understands.
Killer twice ruled insane named
Killer twice ruled insane named
Warning: graphic details. A man who has twice been ruled insane after committing two separate killings can now be named.
Pair facing drug charges after searches
Pair facing drug charges after searches
Two people have been arrested on drugs charges after searches in Christchurch and Marlborough.
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Flight cuts a concern — mayor
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Flight cuts a concern — mayor
Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker says visitor numbers to Dunedin were on the up so Air New Zealand’s decision to reduce the number of flights into the city is extremely disappointing.
Resignation amid bullying, harrassment investigation
Resignation amid bullying, harrassment investigation
The Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency has resigned while under investigation in relation to allegations of bullying and harassment.
Police officer stole $68k after helping vulnerable pensioner
Police officer stole $68k after helping vulnerable pensioner
A police officer tasked with helping a vulnerable pensioner who had $14,000 stolen from her bank cards went on to steal a further $68,000 from her.
Man 'spat in the face' of officer during George St arrest
Man 'spat in the face' of officer during George St arrest
A young man who was headbutting windows and "yelling and lunging" at people along Dunedin’s main drag allegedly spat in a police officer’s face as he was being arrested.
WHO releases funds for Middle East health response
WHO releases funds for Middle East health response
The WHO has released $3.4 million from its Contingency Fund for Emergencies to support the health response in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria amidst the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
Govt climate change plans go to court
Govt climate change plans go to court
A landmark legal case that argues the government's plan to tackle climate change is unlawful and risky will go ahead today.
US predicts quick end to war as Iran stands ground
US predicts quick end to war as Iran stands ground
US officials responding to economic uncertainty over high oil prices predicted on Sunday that the US-Israeli war on Iran would end within weeks and that a drop in energy costs would follow.
Dementia patient died after rest home assault
Dementia patient died after rest home assault
A 99-year-old dementia patient died after being assaulted in his rest home bedroom by another resident suffering from dementia, a coroner has found.
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Audience will be included in whodunnit
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Audience will be included in whodunnit
An immersive murder mystery show at a historic Dunedin home will see one audience member framed for the shocking crime.
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Residents frustrated by lack of notification
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Residents frustrated by lack of notification
Residents of a Dunedin street are frustrated at the lack of notification about an all-hour road closure that has been imposed at one end of their road.
Peak performance
Peak performance
Theo Nicholson tackles Mt Cargill in the 43rd edition of Three Peaks mountain race event overlooking Dunedin yesterday.
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‘Special’ to hold NZ team’s Games baton
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‘Special’ to hold NZ team’s Games baton
The Commonwealth Games King’s Baton has been presented at an event at the Dunedin Railway Station.
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Sports centre roof patch job this year
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Sports centre roof patch job this year
A roof replacement for Dunedin’s Edgar Centre cannot come soon enough, say sports leaders staring down the barrel of another season hampered by leaks.
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Flights fright: business already hit, regional leader says
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Flights fright: business already hit, regional leader says
Businesses are already feeling the pinch from Air New Zealand’s latest cuts to flights, and the ongoing impact to regional connectivity is becoming ‘‘significant’’, a Dunedin business leader says.