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Drink drivers try to evade checkpoints - police

Drink drivers try to evade checkpoints - police

Two men who allegedly tried to dodge police checkpoints in Dunedin over the weekend were tracked down by officers and both blew about four times the legal alcohol limit.

Mother allegedly stabbed three children in Sydney suburb

A father was woken to his children's screams after their mother allegedly attacked the trio as they slept in their suburban Sydney home.

Woman given anti-depressants after stroke

Associate health minister Peter Dunne said the abuse of prescription drugs are creeping up on us...

Woman given anti-depressants after stroke

A 69-year-old woman was treated for depression at her rest home, when she actually had a stroke.

Angry Trump threatens more tariffs on Russian oil

Vladimir Putin (left) and Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

Angry Trump threatens more tariffs on Russian oil

US President Donald Trump says he is "pissed off" at Russian leader Vladimir Putin and will impose secondary tariffs on buyers of Russian oil if he feels Moscow's blocking efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

Influencers promoting online casinos face crackdown

National campaigned on making offshore online casino operators pay gaming duty of 12 percent on...

Influencers promoting online casinos face crackdown

Authorities have launched a crackdown on social media influencers promoting offshore online casinos, warning they face hefty fines if they fail to remove the illegal content.

Greens call for PM to step in over Peters' comments

Green Party leader Chlöe Swarbrick. Photo: RNZ

Greens call for PM to step in over Peters' comments

The Green Party is demanding the Prime Minister step in over statements made by Winston Peters, saying they have led to "immense" numbers of death threats against MP Benjamin Doyle.

Red Cross apology after 'shocking' overtaking attempt

The Red Cross-branded hatchback can be seen driving on the wrong side of the road. Image: supplied

Red Cross apology after 'shocking' overtaking attempt

Red Cross NZ has apologised after an overtaking attempt by a staff member in a branded car was caught on camera.

F1 star 'touched' by Timaru school's book

Lando Norris thanks pupils from Oceanview Heights Primary School for their letters. Photo: McLaren

F1 star 'touched' by Timaru school's book

Formula One star Lando Norris has won lifelong fans at a small Timaru primary school after he responded to a book they compiled in his honour.

Evacuation after fire in Eccles building

A fire has led to an evacuation at a University of Otago building this morning.

Father, son charged over Calton Hill attack: police

Father, son charged over Calton Hill attack: police

A father and son have been charged following an attack on a man at his Dunedin home, police say.

Man 'critically hurt' amid Brockville incidents

Man 'critically hurt' amid Brockville incidents

A man was left in a critical condition after falling from a moving trailer, in one of three incidents to happen in Brockville on Saturday.

Trump 'not joking' about third term presidency

Donald Trump, who at 78 was the oldest US president at the time of his inauguration, would be 82...

Trump 'not joking' about third term presidency

President Donald Trump says he's not joking about seeking a third term, which is barred by the US Constitution, but it is too early to think about doing so.

Gang leader jailed over drug operation

Eleven Tribesmen were charged when Operation Italian Sky targeted their South Island network in...

Gang leader jailed over multimillion-dollar Christchurch drug operation

A Tribesmen gang leader who lived a lavish lifestyle, often travelling business class and driving expensive cars, has been handed a prison sentence in Christchurch.

Relief, frustration over abandoned Health NZ restructuring

Relief, frustration over abandoned Health NZ restructuring

There were tears of relief - mingled with frustration - among staff at the National Public Health Service today at the news Health NZ had abandoned plans for further job cuts and restructuring.

Fire at Macandrew Bay gallery

Fire at Macandrew Bay gallery

Emergency services were called to a fire in Dunedin's Macandrew Bay early this morning.

Short consult times causing delays - GPs

Patients will continue to face long wait times unless the government looks at changing the 15-minute consult, some GPs say.

Aftershocks continue to rattle Tonga after strong quake

The Hikurangi Subduction Zone is New Zealand's largest fault because of the area that could move...

Aftershocks continue to rattle Tonga after strong quake

Aftershocks are continuing to rattle Tonga after an early-morning magnitude 7 quake - the biggest felt in a decade.

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Festival a celebration of Pasifika cultures and tradition

A Tongan group performs at the Moana Nui Festival on Saturday. Photos: Gerard O'Brien

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Festival a celebration of Pasifika cultures and tradition

The culture and traditions of Dunedin’s Pasifika communities were celebrated at the fourth and largest Moana Nui Festival at the weekend.

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Offender committed ‘racial abuse’, threatened violence

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Offender committed ‘racial abuse’, threatened violence

A Dunedin man committed "out and out racial abuse" when asked to leave a property, a court has heard.

Thousands turn out to turn up

Thousands turn out to turn up

Enjoying the vibe at Baseline in Logan Park on Saturday afternoon are Louella Prasad, Habeeba Ibrahim, Willa Liu, Lucas Palmer and Ruby Cormick.

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