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Trump enters election year with big wins, and headwinds

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

Trump enters election year with big wins, and headwinds

US President Donald Trump stormed back into office with a policy blitz that expanded presidential power and reshaped America's relations with the world. But it has come at a steep cost

Road re-opens after Rakaia Bridge crash

The road has re-opened after a crash that blocked State Highway 1 on the Rakaia Bridge this afternoon.

Hastings woman 'killed in unique way': police

Police are continuing their investigation into the killing of Teishallia Te Paea. Photo: Supplied...

Hastings woman 'killed in unique way': police

Police investigating the murder of a Hastings woman in October say the killing was committed "in a unique way".

One dead, one seriously hurt after crash near Kaikōura

One dead, one seriously hurt after crash near Kaikōura

One person is dead and another seriously injured after a crash that has left State Highway 1 partially blocked north of Kaikōura.

Aussies urged to celebrate New Year amid heightened security

The traditional fireworks will illuminate the Sydney Harbour Bridge at midnight. File photo: Getty

Aussies urged to celebrate New Year amid heightened security

Hope instead of hate will be the focus for Australians as they prepare to ring in the new year at live sites across the country.

One dead in overnight crash in Waikato

Police were called to the crash on Highsted Rd last night. Photo: Supplied

One dead in overnight crash in Waikato

One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Waikato early today.

Thieves make off with millions in German bank vault heist

A hole gapes in a wall after thieves drilled into the vault of a Sparkasse savings bank in...

Thieves make off with millions in German bank vault heist

Thieves drilled their way into the vault of a German retail bank and made off with at least 10 million euros' worth of money and valuables from customers' deposit boxes.

Seven new Knights and Dames in New Year Honours

Among the seven people named Dames and Knights in the 2026 New Year Honours list are (top)...

Seven new Knights and Dames in New Year Honours

Seven new Knights and Dames have been named on the 2026 New Year Honours list.

New Year Honours 2026 - the full list

Photo: Supplied/ Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

New Year Honours 2026 - the full list

Here is the full list of everyone receiving a 2026 New Year Honour:

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Friendship as important as music at folk festival

Whare Flat Folk Festival organisers past and present (from left) Sue Harkness and Siobhán Dillon...

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Friendship as important as music at folk festival

Dunedin's renowned, now half-a-century-old Whare Flat Folk Festival had, and still very much has, "a family atmosphere", a former organiser says.

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Millionaire’s luxury superyacht moored in Dunedin

Luxury on water for families aboard the Teleost superyacht, which is in Dunedin. PHOTO: STEPHEN...

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Millionaire’s luxury superyacht moored in Dunedin

Fancy a week-long cruise around New Zealand with your family on a chartered super-yacht?

No ‘ODT’ tomorrow

There will be no publication of the Otago Daily Times tomorrow, New Year’s Day.

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Landfill’s impact on lagoon likely ‘toxic’

The Kaikorai estuary could be a nature haven and city asset if water pollution ends. Photo:...

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Landfill’s impact on lagoon likely ‘toxic’

A historic landfill is likely having a "toxic impact" on the troubled Kaikorai Lagoon, documents show.

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Pub’s new avian mascot comes home to roost

Concord Inn co-owners Jane Downing and Warren Bremner stand in front of the pub’s new entranceway...

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Pub’s new avian mascot comes home to roost

A googly-eyed rooster riding astride a motorcycle is among the latest additions in a Dunedin pub’s nearly $800,000 makeover.

Cruise visitors 'really impressed’ with city

Seabourn Quest passengers Steve and Joanne Kicinski take some time to experience Dunedin...

Cruise visitors 'really impressed’ with city

Stepping off a luxury cruise ship and on to the firm ground of Dunedin on a cold, blustery day proved just the tonic for visitors Joanne and Steve Kicinski.

Motorsport star Scott Dixon races way to knighthood

Scott Dixon, driving for Chip Ganassi Racing, has been knighted in the 2026 New Year Honours....

Motorsport star Scott Dixon races way to knighthood

Scott Dixon has raced his way to a knighthood in the latest distinction of an illustrious motorsport career.

Prepping to party

Prepping to party

People throw confetti on a platform while organisers of the upcoming ball drop on New Year’s Eve do a confetti test in Times Square, New York, yesterday.