Massive Los Angeles fires rage on
At least five people have been killed, and nearly 180,000 have been ordered to leave their homes as a pair of massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles burn uncontained.
Devotees promoting ancient horse breed
Devotees promoting ancient horse breed
If the mythical Norse god Thor and his trusty hammer were to ride into town on a horse today, they would probably be on one of these, a Norwegian fjord horse.
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Person rescued after 10m fall
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Person rescued after 10m fall
A person was flown to Dunedin Hospital after falling 10m down a bank at a "notorious" area at Cape Saunders yesterday.
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Dermatological services in South criticised
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Dermatological services in South criticised
Employing specialists in Christchurch will not be enough to meet the needs of Otago and Southland patients with serious skin conditions, a retired dermatologist says.
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Eight-year journey reaches New Zealand
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Eight-year journey reaches New Zealand
Cromford, it's a village in the middle of England, ironically about as far away from the sea as one can get.
Museum campaigns for ‘charming’ velvet worm vote
Museum campaigns for ‘charming’ velvet worm vote
What would you do if you came across a large, leggy worm that spits sticky glue to snare its prey?
Tavern all but gone from site
Tavern all but gone from site
Only the facade remains of Caversham’s gutted Mitchells Tavern.
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After decades, prickly gift now thing of beauty
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After decades, prickly gift now thing of beauty
When Dave Wilson's son gave him a cactus about 21 years ago, he was initially a bit miffed.
Tourist pleads guilty after head-on crash
Tourist pleads guilty after head-on crash
A US tourist on the first day of his holiday caused a "terrible, horrible tragedy" for another group of holidaymakers when he hit them head-on.
Missing hiker survived off two muesli bars and foraged berries
Missing hiker survived off two muesli bars and foraged berries
The cousin of rescued hiker Hadi Nazari has detailed their emotional reunion, saying the family never lost hope for his survival.
Evacuations sparked by large Northland blaze
Evacuations sparked by large Northland blaze
Evacuations are underway as a large vegetation fire began in Whangārei Heads in Northland.
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‘All my life’ up in flames in bus fire
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‘All my life’ up in flames in bus fire
Wedding rings and the ashes of his late wife were among the "irreplaceable" items a Dunedin man lost when his home was destroyed by a fire in the weekend.
Information sought over Kaikoura whale incidents
Information sought over Kaikoura whale incidents
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is appealing for information to understand what happened to leave one whale injured and another dead in Kaikōura.
Walker airlifted to hospital after Cape Saunders fall
Walker airlifted to hospital after Cape Saunders fall
One person has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a moderate condition after falling 10m down a bank at Cape Saunders.
Rash plaguing Auckland beach swimmers
Rash plaguing Auckland beach swimmers
Auckland Council is urging beach-goers to exercise caution after swimmers report itching, rashes, or red spots after entering the water.
Submissions reopen on Treaty Principles Bill
Submissions reopen on Treaty Principles Bill
Parliament's justice select committee has unanimously agreed to reopen submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill after submitters experienced technical issues.
Consul-general, Football Fern among Kiwis fleeing LA fires
Consul-general, Football Fern among Kiwis fleeing LA fires
New Zealand's consul-general and a Football Fern are among New Zealanders who have evacuated amid blazing wildfires in Los Angeles.
Rare summer La Niña watch in place
Rare summer La Niña watch in place
This summer looks set to be wetter and windier than usual for much of New Zealand, and conditions will be mixed through to March.
What's fuelling the LA fires?
What's fuelling the LA fires?
The wind-whipped wildfires tearing across the arid LA landscape mark the latest in climate-fuelled weather extremes, likely to escalate further as global temperatures climb, scientists say.
Parliament website issues could be cost-cutting: experts
Parliament website issues could be cost-cutting: experts
Tech experts say problems with Parliament's website that stopped people from submitting on the Treaty Principles Bill may come down to cost-cutting measures.