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    Nathan Green. Photo: NZ Police/supplied

    Body found in search for missing Motueka man

    A body has been found during the search for missing Motueka man Nathan Green.

    Few concerns over vigilantes flying drones at duck-shooters

    Duck-shooting season opened on Saturday. Photo: Supplied / Fish & Game

    Few concerns over vigilantes flying drones at duck-shooters

    Fish & Game says it is not concerned about vigilantes flying drones at hunters this gamebird season.

    Flotilla calls on NZ govt to intervene after Israeli interception

    Global Sumud Flotilla boats were intercepted by the Israeli Defense Force. Photo: GLOBAL SUMUD...

    Flotilla calls on NZ govt to intervene after Israeli interception

    The Global Sumud Flotilla is demanding the New Zealand government intervene to uphold international law, after being intercepted by Israel.

    Man charged with murder of 5yo Alice Springs girl

    Jefferson Lewis. Photo: NT Police

    Man charged with murder of 5yo Alice Springs girl

    A man has been charged with sexually assaulting and murdering a five-year-old girl after she vanished from her outback home.

    'I'll miss them': Budget US airline shuts down

    Photo: Reuters

    'I'll miss them': Budget US airline shuts down

    Spirit Airlines, a pioneering US discount airline that shook up the budget travel business, is shutting down its operations.

    Three dead after attack at Sydney home

    Three dead after attack at Sydney home

    A man is in custody after three people were killed in a suspected domestic violence incident in a quiet Sydney cul-de-sac.

    Shot fired at vehicle in Waihi firearms incident

    Photo: RNZ

    Shot fired at vehicle in Waihi firearms incident

    A man has been arrested after a firearms incident in the North Island town of Waihi last night.

    Iran offers strait deal, Trump 'not satisfied'

    Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz near Musandam, Oman. Photo: Reuters

    Iran offers strait deal, Trump 'not satisfied'

    An Iranian proposal so far rejected by US President Donald Trump would open shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the US blockade of Iran, a senior Iranian official says.

    Man seriously hurt in alleged road rage assault

    Photo: ODT Files

    Man seriously hurt in alleged road rage assault

    A man is seriously injured after an alleged road rage assault in Christchurch yesterday evening.

    Small offshore quake wobbles Wellington

    The Hikurangi Subduction Zone is New Zealand's largest fault because of the area that could move...

    Small offshore quake wobbles Wellington

    The Wellington region had an early morning jolt from a magnitude 4 earthquake today.

    One dead after water-related incident in Kaikōura

    South Bay, Kaikōura. File photo: RNZ/Samantha Gee

    One dead after water-related incident in Kaikōura

    One person has died after a boat capsized in Kaikōura on Saturday afternoon.

    Australia mouse plague prompts food supply fears

    Australia mouse plague prompts food supply fears

    Australia's government said on Saturday it was worried about a plague of mice in the west and would keep working with industry to curb its impact on food supply.

    Kiwi in flotilla intercepted by Israel is injured, wife says

    Global Sumud Flotilla boats were intercepted by Israeli Defense Forces. Photo: GLOBAL SUMUD...

    Kiwi in flotilla intercepted by Israel is injured, wife says

    The wife of one of the New Zealanders in the flotilla intercepted by Israel in international waters says he has a concussion and possible broken rib.

    New cancer treatment machine arrives at hospital

    The new cancer treatment machine was crane-lifted into the hospital this morning. Photos: NZ...

    New cancer treatment machine arrives at hospital

    A new cancer treatment machine that arrived at Dunedin Hospital this weekend has been labelled "a significant step forward" for health care in the South. 

    Rising fuel costs won't affect use of rescue choppers

    The police said air ambulances were one of a range of assets, and they would always deploy the...

    Rising fuel costs won't affect use of rescue choppers

    The Rescue Coordination Centre says it does not expect to make less use of air ambulance helicopters for search and rescue despite costs skyrocketing.

    Angry farmer confronts burnout teens with tractor, metal pole

    Durk De Boer was found not guilty of assaulting a local boy racer with a weapon after a...

    Angry farmer confronts burnout teens with tractor, metal pole

    After a series of burnouts, toots and taunts, a carload of young people turned up to a farmer's property for a fourth time, but this time he surprised them with his tractor.

    Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%

    Donald Trump. Photo: Getty Images

    Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%

    US President Donald Trump says he will increase tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25% next week, up from the previously agreed 15%.

    Outback town regroups after girl's death sparks riot

    Outback town regroups after girl's death sparks riot

    An outback town is exhausted and heartbroken after a young girl's death and a chaotic night triggered an accused murderer's evacuation, an Elder says.

    Snail mail arrives, 60 years late

    Opoho resident Peter Gale with a mysterious, 60-year-old letter, which arrived in the post...

    Snail mail arrives, 60 years late

    ‘‘I know that NZ Post can be slow at times, but this one seems to take the cake.’’

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    Gold Coast flight ditched as fuel costs bite

    The Commerce Commission took Jetstar to court over charges it discouraged consumers from seeking...

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    Gold Coast flight ditched as fuel costs bite

    Jetstar will be dropping one of its transtasman flights from Dunedin for a period in late winter.
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