Northland crash brings holiday road toll to seven
One person has died in a two-vehicle crash in the Far North, police say, bringing the holiday road toll to seven.
WHO 'appalled' as Israel detains Gaza medics
WHO 'appalled' as Israel detains Gaza medics
Israeli forces have detained more than 240 Palestinians, including dozens of medical staff and the director of a north Gaza hospital they raided.
Maga-Musk rift developing over immigration
Maga-Musk rift developing over immigration
Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has vowed to go to "war" to defend the H-1B visa program for foreign tech workers amid a dispute between President-elect Donald...
Sewage discharge causes stink ahead of Rhythm and Vines
Sewage discharge causes stink ahead of Rhythm and Vines
Thousands of people descending on Gisborne for the Rhythm and Vines festival have been warned to steer clear of waterways and beaches due to health risks.
Lucky Dunedin Powerball player wins $4.3 million
Lucky Dunedin Powerball player wins $4.3 million
A lucky Powerball player from Dunedin will be ending 2024 as a multi-millionaire after winning $4.3 million with Powerball First Division in Saturday night's Lotto draw.
Father of Nia's killers on trial for abuse of toddler
Father of Nia's killers on trial for abuse of toddler
William Curtis, the father of the two brothers who murdered Nia Glassie, will stand trial this week for abuse of the Rotorua toddler.
Motorcyclist crashes near Dunedin Airport
Motorcyclist crashes near Dunedin Airport
A motorcyclist had to have his bike towed after crashing into a ditch near Dunedin Airport.
Scaffolder paid $17,500 after insurance missed
Scaffolder paid $17,500 after insurance missed
A scaffolder has been paid out $17,500 by his former financial adviser when it was discovered he did not have the accident insurance in place that he thought he did.
Marokopa missing: Reward higher than search costs
Marokopa missing: Reward higher than search costs
Police in Waikato have offered more in reward money earlier this year than they have spent in their search for missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his children.
Driver charged with attempted murder after hitting cyclist
Driver charged with attempted murder after hitting cyclist
A man is due to appear in Porirua District Court on Saturday, charged with attempted murder after a cyclist was hit by a car in Kāpiti.
Israeli forces raid Gaza hospital
Israeli forces raid Gaza hospital
Israeli forces have raided one of three medical facilities on the northern edge of Gaza, ordering dozens of patients and hundreds of others to evacuate and leaving part of the site on fire.
Govt coy on police plans for 'at risk' children
Govt coy on police plans for 'at risk' children
Police want 'at risk' children as young as nine to be targeted for social investment to prevent them becoming criminals.
Road closed as vehicle fire contained
Road closed as vehicle fire contained
A fire investigator was last night trying to ascertain the cause of a fire which engulfed a car in Upper Junction.
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City’s oldest radio station to stay on air
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City’s oldest radio station to stay on air
New Zealand’s oldest radio station narrowly avoided shutting down after finding itself without a home.
Siblings face off at speedway
Siblings face off at speedway
A new sibling rivalry revved up yesterday as Leilah and Bailey Jeffcoate raced each other at Dunedin’s speedway.
Family fun on the Taieri
Family fun on the Taieri
Families got out and about and took advantage of the clear weather yesterday around the Taieri.
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Summer heat forecast to return in region
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Summer heat forecast to return in region
Holidaymakers can look forward to brighter weather over the next few days.
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Holiday hobby brings festive spirit to neighbourhood
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Holiday hobby brings festive spirit to neighbourhood
A Christmas treat for a Ravensbourne man’s children has turned into a yearly display of light and colour for an entire neighbourhood.
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Renting library space ‘huge barrier’
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Renting library space ‘huge barrier’
Councillors campaigning against cuts to the city’s new hospital should look in the mirror after scaling back the South Dunedin library space, a former mayor says.
Work to remove fuel from Manawanui a step closer
Work to remove fuel from sunken navy vessel a step closer
All anchors are now in place for a barge that will extract fuel, oil and other pollutants from the sunken HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa.