Lukashenko claims Belarus election win with 87% of vote
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has extended his 31-year rule with a massive win in a presidential election that Western governments have rejected as a sham
Threat of 'uncontrollable' bushfires
Threat of 'uncontrollable' bushfires
Two states are on alert for "uncontrollable" bushfires and heatwave warnings have been issued for most of Australia, with temperatures set to soar into the 40°Cs.
Visa rules for 'digital nomads' to be loosened
Visa rules for 'digital nomads' to be loosened
The government says it will loosen visa requirements for overseas visitors who want to tour New Zealand while working remotely for their employer at home.
US, Colombia pull back from trade war
US, Colombia pull back from trade war
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The US and Colombia have pulled back from the brink of a trade war after the White House said the South American nation had agreed to accept military aircraft carrying deported migrants.
Hundreds of birds die in Waikouaiti botulism outbreak
Hundreds of birds die in Waikouaiti botulism outbreak
More than 1000 birds have died due to an outbreak of avian botulism at the Waikouaiti wastewater treatment plant.
Trump says Jordan, Egypt should take in Palestinians
Trump says Jordan, Egypt should take in Palestinians
US President Donald Trump says Jordan and Egypt should take in Palestinians from war-ravaged Gaza - a suggestion rejected by militant group Hamas and apparently rebuffed by Jordan and Egypt.
'Most likely saved his life'
'Most likely saved his life': Driver praised for helping motorcyclist
Dunedin police are praising a passing motorist after they stopped to help a seriously injured motorcyclist.
Looking like a 'war zone': Tornado devastates Mangawhai
Looking like a 'war zone': Tornado devastates Mangawhai
The township of Mangawhai has been described as looking like a war zone.
Skifield blanketed in mid-summer snow
Skifield blanketed in mid-summer snow
Mount Hutt skifield in Canterbury is blanketed with snow after a chilly blast blew through.
Treaty Principles Bill hearings begin
Treaty Principles Bill hearings begin
The architect of the Treaty Principles Bill, David Seymour, says he has a "thick skin" and isn't concerned about the "name-calling and abuse" he might receive during submissions at Parliament.
Charter schools swamped with applications
Charter schools swamped with applications
A Christchurch school already has 60 primary-aged children enrolled and another 40 on the wait list.
Person 'critical' after tree falls on caravan
Person 'critical' after tree falls on caravan
A critically-injured person has been freed from the wreckage of a crumpled campervan more than two hours after a tree fell on the vehicle.
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Dunedin transforms for filming of series
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City centre transforms for filming of series
Florence Pugh was joined by a host of Netflix cast and crew in Dunedin as areas of the city were transformed into historical set pieces.
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Flood-risk options to go to DCC
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Flood-risk options to go to DCC
A $38.4 million detention pond at the former Forbury Park raceway was looked at among short-term options for reducing flooding in South Dunedin.
Stormwater catchment may be split
Stormwater catchment may be split
The South Dunedin stormwater catchment area could be split in two, to make it more manageable, it has been signalled.
Work to start soon on passive housing
Work to start soon on passive housing
Work will soon begin on two accommodation blocks in central Dunedin which promise to provide passive energy-efficient housing for the future, the developer has said.
Volunteers sought for destination plan panel
Volunteers sought for destination plan panel
Volunteers are being sought to help develop Dunedin into a "fantastic" destination for visitors.
Double celebration on Burns Night
Double celebration on Burns Night
Another year aulder, and the words of Burns continue to grow bolder.
Digger drivers’ highly refined skills on show
Digger drivers’ highly refined skills on show
Pouring a cup of tea and dunking a basketball with an excavator were among the challenges conquered by a Dunedin digger driver over the weekend.
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Oldies prove they’ve still got it at rally
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Oldies prove they’ve still got it at rally
Petrol, steam and a hearty push got engines roaring in Dunedin on Saturday.