Holiday road toll rises to four
One person has died and several others have been injured after a serious crash on State Highway 25 in Waikato.
Person hospitalised after boarding house fire
Person hospitalised after boarding house fire
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One person has been hospitalised for smoke inhalation following an early morning boarding house blaze in central Dunedin.
India's reluctant prime minister dies aged 92
India's reluctant prime minister dies aged 92
Described as a "reluctant king" in his first stint as prime minister, the quietly spoken Manmohan Singh was arguably one of India's most successful leaders.
Two crew members die in Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Two crew members die in Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Double tragedy has struck the Sydney to Hobart yacht race after two sailors were killed in separate incidents.
Release treat for passengers
Release treat for passengers
Taking seabirds under her wing is simply business-as-usual for one Dunedin tour boat operator.
Customers brave the weather for Boxing Day sales
Customers brave the weather for Boxing Day sales
Poor weather did not discourage enthusiastic shoppers on the hunt for a Boxing Day bargain in Dunedin.
Courts confiscated over 22,000 items
Courts confiscated over 22,000 items
Knives, home-made Tasers, screwdrivers, knitting needles, knuckle-dusters and even a small axe, these are just some of the banned items people have tried to take into court recently.
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Animal paintings Christmas 'tradition'
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Animal paintings Christmas 'tradition'
While Dunedin does not have its own zoo, 100 animals painted on walls around the city may be "the next best thing".
Public advised to avoid swimming in bacteria-ridden creek
Public advised to avoid swimming in bacteria-ridden creek
The Otago Regional Council has advised people not to swim in Otokia Creek at Dunedin’s Brighton Beach, because of the presence of bacteria.
Fishing for Christmas
Fishing for Christmas
Me and my son were relaxing at the harbour fishing on Christmas Eve and saw this wee guy hunting for a meal for Christmas day. - Graeme Hesketh
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Radio presenter hosts his final show
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Volunteer radio presenter calls time after two decades
After 20 years behind the mic, Graeme Fyffe is signing off.
China to build world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet
China to build world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet
China has approved the construction of what will be the world's largest hydropower dam, kicking off an ambitious project that could affect millions downstream.
Rāhui in place after man fleeing police goes missing
Rāhui in place after man fleeing police goes missing
A rāhui has been put in place for a man who jumped into the harbour near Ōhope while fleeing police on Wednesday evening.
Body found in wheel well after flight lands in Hawaii
Body found in wheel well after flight lands in Hawaii
A body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines jetliner after the aircraft landed in the Hawaiian island of Maui, the airline says.
One dead after crash near Gisborne
One dead after crash near Gisborne
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 35 in Hicks Bay, Gisborne, today.
Faecal bacteria warning for Christchurch lake
Faecal bacteria warning for Christchurch lake
Health officials have warned people to avoid a popular Christchurch recreation lake after it was found to contain high levels of faecal bacteria.
Fire threat increases in Australia amid scorching conditions
Fire threat increases in Australia amid scorching conditions
Dangerous fire conditions are sweeping across several states as Australia's southeast endures a Boxing Day scorcher.
Holidaymakers told to plan for wildfires
Holidaymakers told to plan for wildfires
Fire and Emergency NZ is warning holidaymakers to have a plan and be prepared for the possibility of a wildfire this summer.
Old polytech buildings make way for car park
Old polytech buildings to be knocked down for car park
Buildings on the old polytech site in Ashburton have been marked for demolition after failing to find a new home.
Severe thunderstorm watch in place
Severe thunderstorms for North Island, odd shower in Dunedin
Scattered thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail are expected on the east coast of the North Island.