Call to create ‘NZ’s DOGE’ met with criticism
Call to create ‘NZ’s DOGE’ met with criticism
A soon-to-be disbanded government science research entity is launching a challenge for people to create job-cutting software.
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Video pulled due to 'legal concerns’
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Video pulled due to 'legal concerns’
A video link showing two Dunedin City Council committee meetings was taken down for two days because of "potential legal concerns".
Hundreds of girls give it their all at sports event
Hundreds of girls give it their all at sports event
About 400 Otago pupils attended an all-girls sports day in Dunedin yesterday aimed at boosting female participation.
Dunedin vocal soloists deliver wide-ranging performances
Dunedin vocal soloists deliver wide-ranging performances
Dunedin's Octagon Ensemble offers performance opportunities to a variety of local classical musicians, and in recent years they have presented some excellent concerts with ensembles and soloists.
Skilful performance enhanced by sparing use of light, sound
Skilful performance enhanced by sparing use of light, sound
A Year and a Day follows Nathan, who has been cursed to skip said amount of time into the future once the clock strikes midnight.
Trump to discuss ceasefire with Putin
Trump to discuss ceasefire with Putin
US President Donald Trump said he planned to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday and discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
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How Dunedin teen transformed into a killer
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How Dunedin teen transformed into a killer
After a fortnight of evidence and more than two full days of jury deliberation, a 14-year-old Dunedin boy was cleared of murder, but found guilty of manslaughter.
Woman wanted to sell toes found in dog vomit
Woman wanted to sell human toes found in dog vomit
An Australian woman who took human toes from dog vomit to sell them on an online black market has avoided jail "by the barest of possible margins".
Former Destiny Church youth leader jailed for sex abuse of boys
Former Destiny Church youth leader jailed for sex abuse of boys
A former Destiny Church youth leader who sexually abused several young boys has been sentenced to six years in prison.
Inquiries after person killed by alleged fleeing driver
Inquiries after person killed by alleged fleeing driver
Police are looking into their own policies and practice after an alleged fleeing driver crashed into two vehicles in Auckland, killing one of the passengers.
Luxon hails 'breakthrough' as India trade talks begin
Luxon hails 'breakthrough' as India trade talks begin
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has touted a "breakthrough" with India on his arrival in New Delhi as both countries agree to start free trade negotiations.
Waititi criticised for comparing Seymour to lawns
Waititi criticised for comparing Seymour to lawns
The ACT Party is criticising Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi over a social media post that says his lawns are getting a "good f... hiding" because he's treating them like David Seymour.
Southern delays led to death, later cancer diagnosis
Southern delays led to death, later cancer diagnosis
Two serious failings have been discovered in HNZ Southern services - one where a woman died following delays to surgery.
No, Trade Me isn't offering you $2000 a day
No, Trade Me isn't offering you $2000 a day
Trade Me is warning people to be wary of scam texts claiming to offer high-paying jobs via the company.
US building submarine presence on WA coast
US building submarine presence on strategic Australian coast
USS Minnesota is a forerunner to four Virginia class submarines that will be hosted at a Western Australian naval base from 2027.
Mother smashes windows as children watch on - police
Mother smashes windows as children watch on - police
A Dunedin mother smashed another vehicle’s windows in a road rage incident while her three children watched on, police say.
Man found in bushes after crashing into parked cars - police
Man found in bushes after crashing into parked cars - police
Police dogs were deployed to the Dunedin suburb of Mornington after an allegedly drunk man crashed into multiple parked cars in the area before fleeing into the bushes.
US braces for more tornadoes as dozens already dead
US braces for more tornadoes as dozens already dead
Portions of Pennsylvania, New York and Mid-Atlantic and Southeast states were still under a National Weather Service watch for damaging wind and tornadoes, as the death toll from weekend storms...
Man allegedly jumped on boat carrying knife, wearing gang t-shirt
Man allegedly jumped on boat carrying knife, wearing gang t-shirt
A Dunedin man was wearing a gang t-shirt and armed with a knife when he jumped onto a boat in Otago Harbour and threatened the fishermen onboard, police say.
'Enraged' man attacks co-workers with scaffolding pole - police
'Enraged' man attacks co-workers with scaffolding pole - police
A Dunedin man armed with a metal scaffolding pole went on a rampage against his colleagues after being told he could not drive a work car, police say.