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Rain eases but threats remain in flood hit Queensland

A flooded electrical substation in the north Queensland town of Ingham. Photo: Supplied. Ergon...

Rain eases but threats remain in flood hit Queensland

Rainfall is expected to ease over the coming days but any further water in the already-soaked northern Australia will aggravate the flood disaster.

Trump to pause threatened tariffs on Mexico, Canada

President Donald Trump speaking to reporters in the White House about a range of topics including...

Trump to pause threatened tariffs on Mexico, Canada

Donald Trump has suspended his threat of steep tariffs on Mexico and Canada, agreeing to a 30-day pause in return for concessions on border and crime enforcement with the two neighbouring countries.

Rubbish truck hits car in Clyde Hill

Firefighters at the scene of the crash in Leckhampton Court this morning. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Rubbish truck hits car in Clyde Hill

An electric rubbish truck had to be handled with gloves after it hit a car in Dunedin this morning.

Jetski found in search for man trying to cross Cook Strait

The person failed to arrive at their destination on Plimmerton Beach near Wellington. Photo: RNZ

Jetski found in search for man trying to cross Cook Strait

A jetski believed to belong to a missing man has been found in Cook Strait.

Peninsula worker 'assaulted by teen' after break-in

An Otago Peninsula worker was left with a possible broken jaw after confronting a teenager who broke into a tourism business.

Chris Bishop reveals plan to 'turn around' Kāinga Ora

Chris Bishop said the First Home Grant was an "expensive and inefficient way to support first...

Chris Bishop reveals plan to 'turn around' Kāinga Ora

Housing Minister Chris Bishop says the total number of social houses will not reduce under the government's Kāinga Ora turnaround plan.

Inquest begins into death of 10-year-old motocross rider

Jack Willson was 10 years old when he was killed in a motocross accident at Digger McEwen...

Inquest begins into death of 10-year-old motocross rider

A father who saw his 10-year-old son cling to his motocross bike as it flew through the air like a "rocket" believes his boy was killed the moment he hit the ground.

Musk, Trump move to gut world's largest aid agency

Musk, Trump move to gut world's largest aid agency

Employees at the US Agency for International Development were informed on Monday that their headquarters was shut for the day, hours after billionaire Elon Musk said President Donald Trump agreed Washington's primary humanitarian agency should be closed.

Survivor relieved ACT president finally named as abuser

Former ACT party president Tim Jago abandoned his two-year fight for ongoing name suppression...

Survivor relieved ACT president finally named as abuser

One of the men sexually abused as a teenager by former ACT party president Tim Jago says it is a relief he has finally been named.

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$2m extra tagged for stadium company

Dunedin City Council chief executive Sandy Graham. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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$2m extra tagged for stadium company

The company that runs Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium is in line to get about $2million more annually from the city council, but it is not yet clear precisely why.

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1874 cash book entry suggests rod used in historic fishing first

Peter Begg (left) holds his great-grandfather’s cash book and Ian Begg his father’s fishing gear...

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1874 cash book entry suggests rod used in historic fishing first

They may not have inherited their great-grandfather's love of fishing, but Ian and Peter Begg have retained parts of his legacy.

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Novel approach to rare-bird release

More than 100 tīeke were released at Orokonui Ecosanctuary Te Korowai o Mihiwaka late last month...

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Novel approach to rare-bird release

More than 100 tīeke have been released at Orokonui Ecosanctuary in a conservation effort described as the first of its kind.

HNZ not releasing new bed details

HNZ not releasing new bed details

The government's refusal to release any details about what beds have been cut from the new Dunedin hospital has been slammed by medical unions.

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$24k stolen from elderly woman in 7-hour phone scam

Police warn if a high-end item's price online appears too good to be true - it probably is. Photo...

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$24k stolen from elderly woman in 7-hour phone scam

An elderly Dunedin woman has described being strung along for seven hours by a pair of scammers before they cleared $24,000 from her account.

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Parking fees proposal ruffles residents

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Parking fees proposal ruffles residents

A proposal to introduce fees for parking on Sunday has been met unenthusiastically by Dunedin residents.

Packed port

Packed port

The container ship Orea (left), cruise ship Regatta and container ship Maersk Wellington made it a busy day for Port Otago yesterday.

Southern medical lab workers to strike

Pathologists at Awanui labs in Invercargill strike in 2023. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Southern medical lab workers to strike

Poor conditions and a lack of pay parity with the public sector has prompted private medical laboratory workers to strike tomorrow and Friday.

Future’s so bright

Andersons Bay resident Ruth Macintosh and her sun-smart pooch Lacey enjoyed the balmy weather with a return cycle trip to Macandrew Bay along the harbour cycleway yesterday.

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