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Iran, Russia and the NZ insurer that kept their sanctioned oil flowing

A satellite image shows the oil tanker Yug at Huangdao port in Qingdao, China, December 22, 2024....

Iran, Russia and the NZ insurer that kept their sanctioned oil flowing

A small insurer headquartered in New Zealand is suspected of helping in the trade of tens of billions of dollars of Iranian and Russian oil by providing vessels skirting Western sanctions with the insurance they need to enter ports.

'Hugely stressful': Uni apologises for errors in law exam

'Hugely stressful': Uni apologises for errors in law exam

University of Otago law students were left scrambling after being informed partway through a crucial exam that the first question contained errors.

Police, tow truck among hundreds stuck on SH1

A crash which helped cause about 200 cars, including the tow truck that came to rescue it, to get...

'Frozen in fear': Police, tow truck among hundreds stuck on SH1

Fresh faced police officers got a lesson in winter driving from a Southern police veteran last night after getting their patrol cars stuck in the snow, along with about 200 others.

Two killed in outback NSW mine explosion

Mining town Cobar in western NSW. File photo: Getty Images

Two killed in outback NSW mine explosion

A small outback town has been devastated by a tragic underground mine explosion that left a man and a young woman dead.

Jamaica bracing for impact from Category 5 hurricane

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, bears down on Jamaica. Image: CIRA/NOAA/Handout via REUTERS

Jamaica bracing for impact from Category 5 hurricane

Category 5 storm Hurricane Melissa, packing sustained winds of up to 282 kph, is on course to barrel into Jamaica, in what could be the largest storm on record for the Caribbean island.

ACC stops payments in record numbers

Jonathan Simcock. Photo: Supplied via RNZ

Former Inch Bar owner impacted as ACC stops payments in record numbers

Former Inch Bar owner Jonathan Simcock is among those impacted by recent ACC payment stoppages.

Hiding grocery thief attempted to bite officers when found: police

The alleged theft happened at Mosgiel New World. Photo: Google Maps

Hiding grocery thief attempted to bite officers when found: police

A Mosgiel woman hid after being chased by employees of the grocery store she allegedly stole from.

Crash near Waikouaiti result of woman 'underestimating her speed'

Crash near Waikouaiti result of woman 'underestimating her speed'

A crash north of Dunedin which left two people hurt — including one seriously — was caused by a woman "underestimating her speed" when taking a corner.

Police dog bites man who allegedly punched woman in Dunedin mass brawl

Police dog bites man who allegedly punched woman in Dunedin mass brawl

A Dunedin man was bitten by a police dog after allegedly punching a woman in the face during a mass brawl outside a central city nightclub.

Missing Christchurch teen found

Missing Christchurch teen found

A missing 14-year-old Christchurch girl has been found safe and well, police say.

'Please explain': Chambers asks question over Australian push for NZ cops

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo RNZ / Marika Khabazi

'Please explain': Chambers asks question over Australian push for NZ cops

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has asked his Northern Territory counterpart for a please explain, after learning of their recruitment drive in New Zealand.

Widow attempts to clear convicted murderer husband's name

Julie Appelgren has instructed a new legal team comprising lawyers Nick Chisnall KC, Kerry Cook,...

Widow attempts to clear convicted murderer husband's name

The widow of convicted murderer Ross Appelgren is returning to the Court of Appeal in an attempt to clear his name, more than a decade after he died.

Labour to campaign on capital gains tax, no wealth tax

Labour to campaign on capital gains tax, no wealth tax

Labour has agreed to campaign on a capital gains tax (CGT) covering just property - excluding the family home and farms - to help fund three free doctor visits for everyone.

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Farmers, residents criticise support

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Farmers, residents criticise support

Many in storm-ravaged South Otago and Southland say the government is "out of touch" after offering an "utterly pathetic" $150,000 in financial support in the wake of last week’s major weather event.

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