Fishing for Christmas
Me and my son were relaxing at the harbour fishing on Christmas Eve and saw this wee guy hunting for a meal for Christmas day. - Graeme Hesketh
China to build world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet
China to build world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet
China has approved the construction of what will be the world's largest hydropower dam, kicking off an ambitious project that could affect millions downstream.
Rāhui in place after man fleeing police goes missing
Rāhui in place after man fleeing police goes missing
A rāhui has been put in place for a man who jumped into the harbour near Ōhope while fleeing police on Wednesday evening.
Body found in wheel well after flight lands in Hawaii
Body found in wheel well after flight lands in Hawaii
A body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines jetliner after the aircraft landed in the Hawaiian island of Maui, the airline says.
One dead after crash near Gisborne
One dead after crash near Gisborne
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 35 in Hicks Bay, Gisborne, today.
Faecal bacteria warning for Christchurch lake
Faecal bacteria warning for Christchurch lake
Health officials have warned people to avoid a popular Christchurch recreation lake after it was found to contain high levels of faecal bacteria.
Fire threat increases in Australia amid scorching conditions
Fire threat increases in Australia amid scorching conditions
Dangerous fire conditions are sweeping across several states as Australia's southeast endures a Boxing Day scorcher.
Holidaymakers told to plan for wildfires
Holidaymakers told to plan for wildfires
Fire and Emergency NZ is warning holidaymakers to have a plan and be prepared for the possibility of a wildfire this summer.
Old polytech buildings make way for car park
Old polytech buildings to be knocked down for car park
Buildings on the old polytech site in Ashburton have been marked for demolition after failing to find a new home.
Severe thunderstorm watch in place
Severe thunderstorms for North Island, odd shower in Dunedin
Scattered thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail are expected on the east coast of the North Island.
Escaped prisoner still on the run
Escaped prisoner still on the run
A prisoner who escaped custody during a visit to Waikato Hospital on Monday afternoon is still at large.
Warning after great white sharks seen in harbour
Warning after great white sharks seen in harbour
Summer is upon us and, as Kiwis head to the beach to enjoy the water, great white sharks are being spotted heading inshore.
38 killed in Kazakhstan plane crash
38 killed in Kazakhstan plane crash
A passenger jet crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 people.
Council cancels leave after heavy rain warnings
Council cancels leave after heavy rain warnings
A broad area of low pressure will bring unsettled weather to many parts of New Zealand on Boxing Day and Friday.
King Charles delivers Christmas message
King Charles' Christmas message from hospital chapel
The King has delivered his annual Christmas message from a former hospital chapel.
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More the merrier for family finding festive space
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More the merrier for family finding festive space
Trying to fit everyone into one house for Christmas was becoming a logistical nightmare for one large Dunedin family, so they outsourced a dining room.
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Rail return ‘foot in the door’
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Rail return ‘foot in the door’
The return of a well-used southern train service is "a foot in the door" for the return of regular passenger rail services in the South, advocates say.
Baby boy unexpected Christmas present
Baby boy unexpected Christmas present
A trip to Dunedin for Christmas celebrations went awry in the best way possible for one Ranfurly family.
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Green Island operations receive consent
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Green Island operations receive consent
Composting, recycling sorting, a bulk waste transfer station and a suite of other operations have all been approved at Green Island.
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Young crew spend Christmas at sea
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Young crew spend Christmas at sea
Young environmentalists have sailed past the Dunedin coast at Christmas as those aboard retrace the path of Charles Darwin’s global journey 200 years ago.