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Well-attended show special end to Anzac Day

RSA Choir Anzac RevueSt Paul’s CathedralFriday, April 25 The Dunedin RSA Choir’s concert in St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday made a special ending to Dunedin’s Anzac Day, including their...

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Duck-shooters get their eye in at practice day

Kaitangata Primary School pupil Robbie Lane, 11, ejects two 12 gauge shells during a range shoot...

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Duck-shooters get their eye in at practice day

A group of duck-shooters dusted off their guns and got in some practice at the range yesterday before the season begins this weekend.

World in pictures: Pope Francis' funeral

Members of the clergy attend the funeral Mass of the Pope, at the Vatican. PHOTO: REUTERS

World in pictures: Pope Francis' funeral

Photos by Reuters and Getty Images

Multiple dead after car drives into crowd in Vancouver

A number of people were killed and multiple others were injured in Vancouver after a driver drove into a crowd at a Filipino street festival in the western Canadian city.

One dead, one seriously injured in Canterbury crash

One person has died and another has been seriously injured after a crash on Lake Sumner Rd this morning.

Three-vehicle crash in Canterbury

Three-vehicle crash in Canterbury

A crash involving three vehicles has blocked State Highway 1 near Greta Valley in Canterbury.

NZ cardinal: Pope's farewell 'amazing', daunting task ahead

Cardinals attend the Pope's funeral in St Peter’s Square. Photo: Getty Images

NZ cardinal: Pope's farewell 'amazing', daunting task ahead

New Zealand's only cardinal, John Dew, says he feels incredibly privileged to have attended Pope Francis' funeral.

Person seriously hurt in crash near Mosgiel

A person has been seriously hurt after a two-vehicle crash near Mosgiel.

Dead venomous snake found at beach

The Department of Conservation is warning the public to stay clear of the southern end of Omaha...

Dead venomous snake found at beach

A venomous sea snake found at a North Island beach appears to have been fatally bitten by a dog or bashed to death.

Tribunal powerless in family dispute over 'untidy' cabin

The sister invited her brother to move a cabin on to her property, but the dwelling (not pictured...

Tribunal powerless in family dispute over 'untidy' cabin

A sister's act of kindness towards her brother after their parents died has morphed into a family spat that even tenancy officials cannot resolve.

Loan scheme to replace EV charger grants

Loan scheme to replace EV charger grants

A new loan scheme to help fund public electric vehicle chargers aims to get more in the ground across the country.

Podmore inquest: Family condemn sports leadership

Olivia Podmore's mother Nienke and her stepfather Chris Middleton. Photo: NZME/George Heard

Podmore inquest: Family condemn sports leadership

The mother and stepfather of Olivia Podmore say Cycling New Zealand and High Performance Sport NZ chose medals over the welfare of their daughter.

One seriously hurt after gun fired

One person has been seriously injured after a gun was fired in central Auckland.

Trump, Zelenskiy meet in Vatican basilica

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskiy talk in St Peter's Basilica before attending Pope Francis'...

Trump, Zelenskiy meet in Vatican basilica

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskiy met in St Peter's Basilica before the Pope's funeral to try to revive faltering efforts to end Russia's war with Ukraine.

Massive funeral, humble burial for People's Pope

A packed St Peter's Square during the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican. Photo: Marco...

Massive funeral, humble burial for People's Pope

Presidents, royalty and simple mourners have farewelled Pope Francis at a solemn funeral ceremony where a cardinal appealed for the pontiff's caring legacy to be kept alive.

Backpacker 'living dream life' died in crash - inquest

Joseph Snode was on his way to Christchurch when the driver giving him a lift lost control of her...

Backpacker 'living dream life' died in crash - inquest

An inquest into the death of a 26-year-old backpacker who died in a crash on his way to Christchurch has found the cause to be a "road traffic collision".

Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre dies

Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre dies

Virginia Giuffre, one of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent accusers, has committed suicide, her family have confirmed.

Regulation Ministry salaries continue to top average $150K

Regulation Minister David Seymour is continuing to defend the above-average salaries in the 13...

Regulation Ministry salaries continue to top average $150K

A year on from the Ministry for Regulation's creation, the average salary for its staff continues to top $150,000 - well above the sector-wide average of just over $100,000.

Landlord allowed rentals to be used to grow cannabis

When police raided one of Nga Thanh Phan's properties they found a garage and all six rooms on...

Landlord allowed rentals to be used to grow cannabis

Landlord Nga Thanh Phan had four rental properties across Auckland city raided by police - and all housed commercial-size cannabis-growing operations.

Researchers uncover link between eye health and dementia

Researchers have uncovered a link between eye health and dementia by using retinal measurements....

Researchers uncover link between eye health and dementia

The Dunedin Longitudinal Study is helping researchers understand the link between eye health and dementia, and how AI might help diagnose Alzheimer's much earlier.

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