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Denmark plans new ships, dog sled patrols in Greenland

Denmark's government is reportedly proposing purchasing two new Arctic inspection vessels and increasing dog sled patrols to boost its military presence in Greenland, as Donald Trump sets his sights on the island.

Trump avoids punishment at hush money sentencing

President-elect Donald Trump appeared remotely for a sentencing hearing in front of New York...

Trump avoids punishment at hush money sentencing

President-elect Donald Trump won't be jailed or face any other punishment for his conviction stemming from hush money paid to a porn star, but a judge says it won't erase the jury verdict either.

Police investigating body found in Nelson

Police are investigating the unexplained death of a man in Nelson.

Increased security after ED nurse attacked

Increased security after ED nurse attacked

Health NZ says it will increase security at Middlemore Hospital's Emergency Department in Auckland after a nurse was attacked earlier this week.

Pedestrian suffers moderate injuries

Emergency services at the scene this morning. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

Pedestrian suffers moderate injuries

A pedestrian has been taken to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries after an incident involving a car.

Two dead, power out after rural Canterbury crash

Two people have died in a crash in rural Canterbury, police have confirmed.

LA firefighters make progress as winds ease

Firefighters have finally started gaining control over two major wildfires in Los Angeles, as fierce winds that supercharged the fires for days finally eased. However, strong gusts returning next week may resuscitate flames.

Businessman denies rape charge

A prominent Dunedin businessman has been charged with rape, but denies the allegation.

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Dunedin could ‘attract’ more films

Mobile rigs, believed to be used for lighting and blue screens, loom above a set under...

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Dunedin could ‘attract’ more films

The arrival of a seven-part Netflix production in the South is huge for the region, but an industry leader says Dunedin could be doing more to capitalise when Hollywood comes to town.

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Former Dunedin woman forced to flee LA home

A US flag flutters amid the remains of burnt buildings in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of...

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Former Dunedin woman forced to flee LA home

A former Dunedin woman and her family were forced to evacuate as an "inferno" threatened their Los Angeles home.

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‘Extra-special’ Antarctic award

New Zealand Antarctic Society South Island vice-president Hubertien Wichers presents award...

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‘Extra-special’ Antarctic award

Neville Peat has amassed a lot of awards of all shapes and sizes over the years, but never before has he been given a penguin.

Govt accused of withholding info on hospital

Govt accused of withholding info on hospital

The government has been accused of a "blatant disregard for transparency" as unanswered questions continue to mount while the South waits for a decision on the new Dunedin hospital.

More time for say on plan

More time for say on plan

The public has been allowed more time to influence a plan for festivals and events in Dunedin.

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Mixing a cocktail of lies and deception

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Mixing a cocktail of lies and deception

Nicholas Evans was a man of elegance and sophistication, distilling bespoke spirits for the upper-crust. He was also a crook and habitual liar. Rob Kidd reports on a man who couldn't escape his past.

A barrier to progress

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A barrier to progress

Eight-year-old sea lion Mika peers around a piece of plywood, established to prevent her from moving inland on to a busy road.

‘Proud’ of local solidarity with Gaza

Dunedin Palestinian rally organiser Rinad Tamimi holds a Palestinian flag at the Museum Reserve....

‘Proud’ of local solidarity with Gaza

A Palestinian Kiwi says ongoing support from the Dunedin community is heartening and she hopes awareness will continue to spread.

Fellowships for Otago researchers

Fellowships for Otago researchers

Humans live in a symbiotic relationship with trillions of micro-organisms, collectively known as the human microbiome.

Time for painting

Time for painting

Veterinarian and hobby artist Scott Drummond, of Fairfield, paints a scene of Yellow Head, near Broad Bay, in Otago Harbour yesterday.

Patient left at ED by police tried to strangle nurse - report

Middlemore was one of eight 'higher-risk' EDs that received five extra security staff in a bid to...

Patient left at ED by police tried to strangle nurse - report

The patient who attempted to strangle a nurse at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital on Monday was reportedly dropped off by police at ED, and unprovoked before the attack.

Climate change: 2024 warmest year on record

Japan's iconic Mount Fuji without snow in late October, marking the latest date without snow...

Climate change: 2024 warmest year on record

The world just experienced the first full year in which global temperatures exceeded 1.5C above pre-industrial times, scientists say.

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