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Intention to end motel housing announced

A homeless woman at the Oval was previously in a Dunedin motel, which soon may no longer be...

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Intention to end motel housing announced

The use of motels to house homeless people as a stepping stone to a more permanent home in Dunedin may end soon, despite the city’s homeless problem still being far from over.

Post-row spirit still strong

Donald Trump and vice-president JD Vance berated Zelensky in a bizarre attack on a once close...

Post-row spirit still strong

Ukrainians will never give up fighting for their country despite comments from the President of the United States, a Dunedin-based Ukrainian says.

Event chance for children to ‘have a try’

Fergus Chamberlain, 7, leads the pack through the transition area with his bike. PHOTOS: LINDA...

Event chance for children to ‘have a try’

A "perfect Dunedin day" set the stage for local children to run, bike and swim their way around Mosgiel.

Purling across the plain

Purling across the plain

A group of keen knitters were busy spinning yarns and knitting away while on a five and a-half hour train ride on the Taieri Gorge train on Saturday.

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US cars from the quick to the dead on show

Axl Tilden has company in his Halloween-themed hearse — a 1975 Plymouth Fury — at the 35th Great...

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US cars from the quick to the dead on show

Hot rods, classic cars, motorbikes and United States flags were on show in Dunedin and the theme was again irresistible for enthusiasts and the curious.

Man tasered after biting officer dies

Man tasered after biting officer dies

Police have confirmed this evening the man tasered after threatening them with a samurai sword and allegedly biting an officer has died.

Police appeal after sightings of missing man

Police are searching for Travis Langford, who has been missing since January 17. Photo:&nbsp...

Police appeal after sightings of missing man

Police are trying to confirm sightings of a man who has been missing in Waikato for over six weeks.

US rushes through $7b in military aid to Israel

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: Reuters

US rushes through $7b in military aid to Israel

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday he had signed a declaration to expedite delivery of approximately US$4 billion (NZ$7.1b) in military assistance to Israel.

More govt protection from extreme weather events wanted - survey

Westport is so flood prone that a plan has been considered to move the entire town. Photo: RNZ

More govt protection from extreme weather events wanted - survey

Nearly half the population wants the government to do more to protect people and properties from extreme weather events, new research has found.

Kiwi artists' work ripped off and sold on Temu

A copy of New Zealand artist Giselle Clarkson's Fish Species of New Zealand poster was being sold...

Kiwi artists' work ripped off and sold on Temu

New Zealand artists are being told to "keep an eye on Temu" to make sure their work is not being duplicated and sold on the giant online shopping platform.

Russian politicians delight in Trump-Zelensky clash

Senior Russian politicians have reacted with glee to what they see as Volodymyr Zelensky's White House humiliation at the hands of Donald Trump.

Zelensky gets warm welcome in UK

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with a warm...

Zelensky gets warm welcome in UK

British PM Keir Starmer greeted Volodymyr Zelensky with a warm embrace after the Ukrainian leader flew to London for talks following his clash with Donald Trump.

One critically hurt after head-on crash with fleeing motorist

One critically hurt after head-on crash with fleeing motorist

A person has been critically injured by someone fleeing police south of Auckland on Saturday.

NZ reaffirms Ukraine support

Christopher Luxon and Volodymyr Zelensky at a NATO conference in Washington DC in July 2024....

NZ reaffirms Ukraine support after disastrous White House meeting

New Zealand has reaffirmed its support for Ukraine following the Oval Office clash between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump.

How one woman's $500k theft destroyed a family business

Elizabeth Donohue was jailed for three years and five months in the Pukekohe District Court...

How one woman's $500k theft destroyed a family business

After getting caught in the devastating sharemarket crash of the 1980s, Michael Anselmi was determined to protect not only his family but his employees if he ever went back into business.

NZ needs to 'step up' on defence spending - Peters

Winston Peters and Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing. Photo: SUPPLIED

NZ needs to 'step up' on defence spending - Peters

Winston Peters says our trading partners will judge us if New Zealand does not "step-up" and play its role by increasing defence spending.

Four hospitalised in Whanganui jet boat crash

Four hospitalised in Whanganui jet boat crash

Four people were flown to hospital after two jetboats crashed on the Whanganui River today.

One dead in serious Canterbury crash

One dead in serious Canterbury crash

One person has died following a two-vehicle crash involving a motorbike in north Canterbury.

Hackman likely died nine days before discovery - police

Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza speaks at a news conference about the investigation into the...

Hackman likely died nine days before discovery - police

Actor Gene Hackman likely died nine days before he and his wife, Betsy Arakawa were found dead inside their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the county sheriff said on Friday.

School lunch debacle has Seymour's 'full attention' - Luxon

Christopher Luxon and David Seymour. File photo: RNZ

School lunch debacle has Seymour's 'full attention' - Luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon expects Associate Education Minister David Seymour to give problems with the new school lunches programme his "full attention".

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