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Sunken superyacht to be pulled from water: report

The British-flagged Bayesian, a 56-metre-long superyacht. Photo: VesselFinder

Sunken superyacht to be pulled from water: report

The superyacht that sank off Sicily last year, killing British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and six others, will reportedly be retrieved next month and may help explain why it went down.

Musk to cut back work with Trump

Musk to cut back work with Trump

Tesla boss Elon Musk says he'll cut back work for President Donald Trump next month, after his aggressive cost-cutting tactics sparked public backlash and investor concern.

Abuse victims: Progress under Pope - just not enough

Rev. Paddy McCafferty in West Belfast. Photo: Getty Images (file)

Abuse victims: Progress under Pope - just not enough

For abuse survivors, Pope Francis' legacy on the issue is a mixed one of powerful words and at times underwhelming deeds.

Video shows brazen Christchurch bike thieves

Christchurch bike thieves have been caught on camera brazenly cutting through bicycle locks and riding off in broad daylight.

Drunk woman rams car at lights after argument

Drunk woman rams car at lights after argument

A young woman driving a ute, allegedly rammed another car at speed after recognising one of its passengers.

PM to attend Pope's funeral

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

PM to attend Pope's funeral

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has confirmed he will attend Pope Francis' funeral at the weekend.

Te Pāti Māori face hearing over haka

Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. Photo: RNZ

Te Pāti Māori face hearing over haka

The stand-off between Te Pāti Māori and the Privileges Committee is coming to a head, with a public hearing billed as the last chance for MPs to give evidence over a haka in Parliament.

Plunket scheme vaccinates fewer than 100 babies in 5 months

Health NZ says the Plunket programme is about "expanding" the vaccinator workforce. Photo: Getty...

Plunket scheme vaccinates fewer than 100 babies in 5 months

Five months after signing a million-dollar contract to set up its own childhood immunisation service, Whānau Āwhina Plunket has vaccinated fewer than 100 babies.

'A wonderful student': Tributes for man killed in bus stop attack

Kyle Whorrall was attacked at a bus stop on St Johns Rd in Auckland on Saturday night. Photo:...

'A wonderful student': Tributes for man killed in bus stop attack

Former professors of a US PhD student who died after an Auckland bus stop attack have described him as "soft-spoken, polite, and enthusiastic".

Pope's body lying in state before funeral

Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday in St Peter's Square, Roman Catholic cardinals have decided, setting the stage for a solemn ceremony.

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Hoppy days are here again

Arc Brewing Co co-owner Jono Walker pours a glass of beer for local grower Steve White. Photo:...

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Hoppy days are here again

A hop, skip and a jump to a mate’s farm gave a Dunedin brewer the rare chance to make beer using "the freshest hops you can get your hands on".

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Plan seen as return to DHB structure

Simeon Brown. File photos: Peter McIntosh

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Plan seen as return to DHB structure

A return to a district health board-type system is not yet on the cards, despite a government move to transfer some planning towards regions.

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Council locks professor out of site

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Council locks professor out of site

The world’s leading expert on Foulden Maar has once again been locked out of the prolific palaeontological site — but this time by the Dunedin City Council.

Father fears risk to life at crash hotspot

Regular crashes are an unwelcome feature of life in Glen Rd, a Dunedin father who fears for his child’s safety says.

Speed cameras south of city may remain

Waka Kotahi has massive tech spends under way, including speed-camera safety. Photo: RNZ

Speed cameras south of city may remain

A pair of temporary traffic cameras south of Dunedin could become permanent following a speed survey conducted over the coming weeks.

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Concern high Air NZ fares cutting off South

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Concern high Air NZ fares cutting off South

Horror stories are emerging as Air New Zealand customers in the South say they are cut off from the rest of the country by exorbitant prices.

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Hot Wheels fans 'furious' over seating changes

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Hot Wheels fans 'furious' over seating changes

Furious fans say seating changes for the Hot Wheels Dunedin show have split up family groups and ruined their view.

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DCC youth candidate says 'entire council needs to go'

Ollie Charlesworth believes Dunedin is ready for a reset in this year’s council elections. PHOTO:...

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DCC youth candidate says 'entire council needs to go'

An overthrow of Dunedin City Council incumbents could be coming if the masses are inspired to rise up, a 24-year-old political aspirant says.

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Innovation needed to fashion pods

High-tech pods created to display Eden Hore's fashion collection, like the one seen here in...

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Innovation needed to fashion pods

A massive, high-tech "Lego set", inspired by the Maniototo landscape, has been created by a Dunedin company to display some of the country’s top fashion.

Colourful commemoration

Colourful commemoration

A person takes part in the Lagos Fanti Carnival to celebrate Afro-Brazilian colours and rhythm and to remember the descendants of formerly enslaved Africans.

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