Explosions engulf Florida propane plant
Explosions engulf Florida propane plant
Several explosions have engulfed a propane plant in Florida, injuring several workers and forcing evacuations.
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Lotto winner 'unaware' of $2m win
Lotto winner 'unaware' of $2m win
The Reefton Lotto winner with a ticket worth $2 million realised they had won only when their ticket was checked in-store this morning.
Dixon found not guilty
Dixon found not guilty
Queenstown bouncer Jonathan Dixon has been found not guilty of two charges arising from an incident last year, in which a man cracked his head on the concrete floor of a nightclub in the resort.
Milford tunnel plan rejected
Milford tunnel plan rejected
Plans for a controversial tunnel between Queenstown and Milford Sound have been rejected by Conservation Minister Nick Smith.
NZer claims he was tortured in China
NZer claims he was tortured in China
A Chinese New Zealander who entered China illegally to see his elderly parents claims he was detained, chained and tortured for five days before being deported to Auckland.
Aparima Tavern damaged in fire
Aparima Tavern damaged in fire
The Aparima Tavern in Riverton, Southland, was extensively damaged by fire late this afternoon.
Doctor censured after woman scarred by beauty treatment
Doctor censured after woman scarred by beauty treatment
A doctor who left a patient with large growths on her face and too scared to socialise after being injected with an unapproved drug has been fined $8000 and told his work will be scrutinised for two years.
Superman to battle Batman in 'Man of Steel' sequel
Superman to battle Batman in 'Man of Steel' sequel
A sequel to last month's hit "Superman" film "Man of Steel" is not only in the works, but will feature two of DC Comic's best-known caped crusaders - Superman and Batman - facing off against each other.
Missing boy found in Luggate
Missing boy found in Luggate
An 11-year-old autistic boy who went missing in Luggate yesterday afternoon has been found.
Kurd militants give Turkey 'final warning' on peace deal
Kurd militants give Turkey 'final warning' on peace deal
Kurdish militants issued what they said was a "final warning" to Turkey to take concrete steps to advance a peace process aimed at ending a three-decade insurgency, or be responsible for it grinding to a halt.
Video: Dunedin v Varsity in semifinal face-off
Video: Dunedin v Varsity in semifinal face-off
ODT rugby columnist Paul Dwyer talks to Dunedin captain Sam Anderson-Heather and Varsity captain Paul Grant ahead of their semifinal clash this weekend, and catches up on the Otago squad.
Video: Matt Smith's two minute tips
Video: Matt Smith's two minute tips
ODT racing writer Matt Smith previews the weekend's racing action.
Speaker cleared me, says Dunne
Speaker cleared me, says Dunne
United Future leader Peter Dunne says he has been cleared by the Speaker of misleading a select committee about leaking a confidential report.
In a statement, Mr Dunne claimed that the Speaker had ruled that he did not deliberately mislead the Finance and Expenditure Committee when he denied being responsible for leaking the Kitteridge Report on the GCSB.
Rugby: Three probing questions after the ABs clean sweep
Rugby: Three probing questions after the ABs clean sweep
Patrick McKendry of APNZ and Gregor Paul from the Herald on Sunday answer three probing questions from last night's test between the All Blacks and France.
Netball: Steel fall to Pulse
Netball: Steel fall to Pulse
The Steel completed its season with a disappointing 73-64 loss to the Pulse in Invercargill tonight.
Dunedin marks longest night of the year
Dunedin marks longest night of the year
A procession of 100 performers, bearing 500 lanterns, celebrated the longest night of the year in Dunedin's Octagon last night.
Video: Waves crash over St Clair Esplanade
Video: Waves crash over St Clair Esplanade
Waves crash on the road at Dunedin's St Clair Esplanade today as a polar blast moves up the country.
Road closures
Road closures
Road closures and conditions, updated at 7.15pm.
Concerns for missing teenager
Concerns for missing teenager
Dunedin Police hold fears for the safety of ateenager last seen in the suburb of Corstophine almost a month ago.
Driver screamed 'I'm sorry' as van rolled
Driver screamed 'I'm sorry' as van rolled
The driver of a van which drifted and rolled four times, killing three American tourists, screamed "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry" as the vehicle flipped out of control, an inquest has heard.