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    Trump thanked for boost in e-bike use

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    Trump thanked for boost in e-bike use

    United States President Donald Trump could help Dunedin to achieve climate aspirations, a city councillor says.

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    30-year employee there to see OceanaGold NYSE listing

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    30-year employee there to see OceanaGold NYSE listing

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    Fuel prices giving bike shops a boost

    Two wheels are becoming more popular than four.

    Collector couple give important art collection to city

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    Collector couple give important art collection to city

    A well-curated relationship between a gallery and two art collectors has resulted one of New Zealand’s most significant private collections of contemporary art being bestowed on Dunedin.

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    Generator noise blasts port as ship loads up

    The large container ship Maersk Rio Bravo was parked up at Port Chalmers yesterday, filling its space with more exports and could be both seen and heard.

    Boil water notice continues after E coli found

    Boil water notice continues after E coli found

    A boil-water notice for thousands of Auckland homes is still in force after E. coli was found.

    House catches fire as fatal crash brings down powerlines

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    House catches fire as fatal crash brings down powerlines

    One person has died after crashing into a power pole just before 4pm in Moutoa.

    Rates double as city ranks among NZ’s least affordable

    Wellington City’s residential rates have more than doubled since 2012, according to a report. ...

    Rates double as city ranks among NZ’s least affordable

    Wellington City’s residential rates have more than doubled since 2012, making them among the highest and least affordable in the country, a new council-commissioned report says.

    Where's my Wi-Fi? Man discovered modem burglary when internet died

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    Where's my Wi-Fi? Man discovered modem burglary when internet died

    An internet-surfing householder discovered he was being burgled after a thief unplugged and took his Wi-Fi modem in another room.

    Eating more fibre ‘becoming sexy’

    Eating more fibre ‘becoming sexy’

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    Aim to uncover fish toxin secrets

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    Aim to uncover fish toxin secrets

    Fish have long been known as a source of high-quality protein, essential omega-3 fatty acids, and various vitamins and minerals vital for heart and brain health.

    Hooked on fishing

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    Rugged up on a cool Easter Monday, Virgilio Almonte, of Dunedin, baits his hook at the Steamer Basin wharf. April opened with a run of clear, close to 20°C days. By Sunday, the clouds had rolled in...

    Opponents vow to halt controversial Hawke's Bay dam project

    The proposed site for the dam project.

    Opponents vow to halt controversial Hawke's Bay dam project

    A government funding loan of 18 million dollars for a controversial dam in Central Hawke's Bay has its opponents vowing to halt the project yet again.

    Diesel prices set to surge over $4 a litre

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    Diesel prices set to surge over $4 a litre

    Motorists using diesel are being warned to expect to see its price lift over $4 a litre this week.

    Iran defiant on eve of Trump's ceasefire deadline

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    Iran defiant on eve of Trump's ceasefire deadline

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    Residents told to be ready to evacuate as rain bears down

    People in Tauranga feeling unsafe when heavy rain bears down on the city are being urged to evacuate.

    Luxon dodges questions on latest poll

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    Luxon dodges questions on latest poll

    The prime minister refused to engage with questions over the latest poll result at the post-Cabinet media conference.

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    Emergency services were called to the incident on Dominion Road in Nawton at about 3pm this...

    One person arrested after 'serious assault'

    One person has been arrested following what police are describing as a "serious assault" in Hamilton.

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    'Tipping point': More Kiwis switching to electric cars, solar

    New Zealand has reached a "tipping point", with more people switching to electric cars and solar as Meridian Energy's weekly app registrations increase by 214 percent, it says.
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