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First marathon of the new year?

First marathon of the new year?

At 12:01am on January 1, two local Queenstown runners, Michael Heyes and Hayley Holmes, set off into the dark, racing against the rising sun to be the first in the world to complete a marathon in...

Auckland Council confiscating recycling bins

Auckland Council confiscating recycling bins

Auckland Council has been confiscating recycling bins in an effort to stop people throwing rubbish in the wrong bin.

Trump to be sentenced but won't face jail

Donald Trump suggested Ukraine may have to cede some of its land to Russia to...

Trump to be sentenced but won't face jail

Donald Trump must be sentenced in the criminal case in which he was convicted on charges involving hush money paid to a porn star, a judge has ruled.

Manhunt in Australia after woman gunned down on street

A cross-border manhunt has continued for two brothers wanted for murder after a woman was chased and fatally shot on a suburban street.

Two critical after Auckland crash

Two critical after Auckland crash

Two people have been taken to hospital with critical injuries after a car crashed into a power pole in Auckland this morning.

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Snapping ships ‘passion in life’

Port Chalmers retiree and nautical historian Garry Bain observes Norwegian Sun arriving into port...

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Snapping ships ‘passion in life’

While his family spent their holidays playing by the lakeside at Lake Wānaka, Garry Bain had other plans.

Stalwart advocate for Māori remembered

Former minister and Te Pati Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia died yesterday, aged 80.

Phone threat forces passengers off plane

Passengers on an Air New Zealand flight to Dunedin had to disembark the aircraft and have their luggage searched yesterday after a threat was made by phone, police say.

Four hurt in two-car crash on motorway

Emergency services personnel examine one of the vehicles involved in a two-car crash on the...

Four hurt in two-car crash on motorway

Four people were injured after a two-vehicle crash closed the Southern Motorway, near Mosgiel, yesterday.

Holiday road toll lowest since 2020

Holiday road toll lowest since 2020

The road toll for the Christmas holiday period just ended is on track to be the lowest in several years.

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Footage shows ‘true nature’ of industry: Peta

A screen shot of the Peta video showing a shearer trying to turn over a sheep. IMAGE: PETA

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Footage shows ‘true nature’ of industry: Peta

An animal rights group that produced undercover footage of alleged abuse of sheep in New Zealand during shearing says the operation was not about finding a few alarming incidents.

Vehicle’s tyres spiked after pursuit in South Dunedin

Police take a man into custody in Helena St, South Dunedin, after he fled officers in an...

Vehicle’s tyres spiked after pursuit in South Dunedin

A driver who fled police in an allegedly stolen car was arrested after it was spiked in South Dunedin yesterday.

Wreath at hospital site as wait goes on

Wreath at hospital site as wait goes on

A wreath has been attached to the gates of the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building construction site, in Cumberland St.

A pirate’s life but only if it’s nice out

Part-time pirate Brandon Grenfall, of Te Ngaru, stands proudly on his skiff Blueballs with his dog Missy.

Rain, rain, go away

Rain, rain, go away

Ducklings shelter under their mother as persistent rain and drizzle continue in Dunedin.

Sense of belonging focus of research

University of Otago PhD graduate Dr Hussain Raissi. Photo: supplied

Sense of belonging focus of research

There is a prevailing belief that being part of the Muslim community is fundamentally incompatible with being part of Western societies.

Saving lives in all weathers

St Kilda surf lifesavers (from left) Amelia Loudon, 18, Jess Wilson, 20, and Lara Tyndall, 19,...

Saving lives in all weathers

It would be pretty easy to think Dunedin’s lousy weather of late has put the city’s surf lifesavers out of a job.

Dunedin flight cancelled amid security concern

An Air NZ flight to Dunedin has been cancelled and "anxious passengers" told to disembark from the plane in Auckland due to a "serious" security concern.

Australia heatwave expected to cause havoc

A heatwave sweeping across inland Australia is expected to cause havoc for firefighters trying to contain several large blazes.

Four hurt in crash on Southern Motorway

Four people have been injured after a two-vehicle crash closed the Southern Motorway, causing delays.

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