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Southern authors in final cut for top literary prizes

Liar, Liar, Lick, Spit, by Emma Neale, is vying for the Mary and Peter Biggs Award for Poetry....

Southern authors in final cut for top literary prizes

A Dunedin novelist says she is ‘‘really touched’’ to have been named a finalist for New Zealand’s richest writing prize — for the fourth time.

Appeal after woman in Dunedin missed flight

Dunedin police are appealing to the public for help to find a woman who missed her flight back to Taupo.

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Wilding pine work may cost extra $44m

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Wilding pine work may cost extra $44m

Otago could face a $44million shortfall in its fight against wilding pines, a report from the Otago Regional Council says.

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Flood warning system advances on agenda

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Flood warning system advances on agenda

The impact of heavy rain on the region will be better understood as a raft of improvements to Otago’s flood warning system continues, a report to regional councillors says.

Man charged with murdering woman at Whangārei park

Yvonne Chapman was described by family members as a much-loved mother and grandmother. Photo:...

Man charged with murdering woman at Whangārei park

A man has been charged over the death of a woman fatally shot at a Whangārei park last week.

Marmite sandwich and apple good enough for lunch?

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's suggestion of a Marmite sandwich and apple for lunch wouldn't keep a child full or feed their brain sufficiently, health and education experts say.

Speaker pours water on MPs' Aotearoa complaints

Speaker Gerry Brownlee. Photo: VNP/Phil Smith

Speaker pours water on MPs' Aotearoa complaints

Parliament's Speaker has told MPs he does not expect to hear any more points of order over the use of the word Aotearoa.

Pope back on breathing support

Pope Francis has been pontiff since 2013. He has had influenza and other health problems...

Pope back on breathing support

The Pope has suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency", the Vatican says - a setback for the 88-year-old as he battles double pneumonia.

Trump halts all US military aid to Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump during their heated Oval Office meeting. Photo: Getty Images

Trump halts all US military aid to Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine following his clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week, a White House official says.

Govt boosts medical school intake numbers

Govt boosts medical school intake numbers

The government is boosting the number of first-year students who can train to be doctors by 25, bringing the yearly intake for medical schools to 639 from next year.

Ferry cancellation costed at $300m - for now

The Kaitaki Interislander ferry leaves Wellington Harbour. Photo: KiwiRail

Ferry cancellation costed at $300m - for now

New documents reveal the government has set aside $300 million to cover a break-fee with ship builder Hyundai after ending a contract for two new Interislander ferries.

Accused stabber was victim of armed attack, court told

High school pupils wait for their bus yesterday morning beside flowers placed at the scene of...

Accused stabber was victim of armed attack, court told

A Dunedin teenager accused of a fatal stabbing was the victim of an armed attack almost a year earlier, a court has heard.

Car thieves dodge spikes with caravan in tow

The vehicle was towing a caravan which came adrift during the chase. Photo: RNZ / Reece...

Car thieves dodge spikes with caravan in tow

Two men have been arrested after fleeing police in a stolen car - towing a caravan - in Wellington.

Meth lab discovered in new Kāinga Ora home

Police uncovered a meth lab at the Kāinga Ora property on Bower Ave on February 22. Photo: www...

Meth lab discovered in Kāinga Ora home in Christchurch

A Christchurch social housing tenant has been arrested after a meth lab was discovered in their near-new Kāinga Ora property.

Drunk nabbed for using scaffolding as monkey bars

The man was spotted climbing around Dunedin's Municipal Chambers. Photo: ODT Files

Drunk nabbed for using scaffolding as monkey bars

A man apparently drunk on a Monday night was spotted swinging from the Dunedin Municipal Chambers' scaffolding.

Manslaughter charge over 11yo girl's death

Driver charged with manslaughter over 11-year-old cyclist's death

A woman has been charged with manslaughter after an 11-year-old girl was fatally hit by a car in Hawke's Bay earlier this year.

Double-fatal crash driver on drugs: police

Double-fatal crash driver 'under influence of drugs': police

Police say a driver who allegedly caused the deaths of two of his passengers was under the influence of drugs at the time.

Orcas in harbour 'sight to behold'

Seeing a pair of orcas in Otago Harbour was a "once in a lifetime thing" for a visitor to Dunedin.

Witnesses to highway assault sought

Witnesses to Canterbury highway assault sought

Police investigating an assault on the side of State Highway 1 in Canterbury on Sunday are calling for witnesses to come forward.

Brisbane braces for 'significant disaster' as cyclone approaches

A "significant disaster event" looms as a tropical cyclone zeros in on a densely populated part of Australia's coast for the first time in 50 years.

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