MP's promotion good for South Island: mayor
Ashburton's mayor hopes believes the promotion of a local MP will have benefits for the South Island.
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Community's soft spot for sinkhole
Community's soft spot for sinkhole
A sinkhole in Nelson developed an "appreciation society" which asked the community for suggestions on how it could be used before it was filled in by the council.
Multiple rescues triggers warning for beachgoers
Multiple rescues triggers warning for beachgoers
Surf Lifesaving New Zealand is warning beachgoers to swim between the flags after lifeguards rescued four people at Christchurch beaches over the weekend.
Paid to watch grass grow
Paid to watch grass grow
Watching grass grow might not seem like an exciting job until you meet the man in charge of Forsyth Barr Stadium's patch of dirt.
Kiwi allegedly set on fire in Queensland
Kiwi woman allegedly set on fire in Queensland
A New Zealand woman is fighting for her life in a Queensland hospital after allegedly being set on fire in her own home.
Trump promises harsh immigration limits
Trump promises harsh immigration limits
Donald Trump says he'll impose severe limits on immigration on his first day in office, vowing to swiftly fulfil the central promise of his presidential campaign at a packed rally a day before he returns to power.
Soldiers kill nine unarmed workers at Ghana mine
Soldiers kill nine unarmed workers at Ghana mine
Soldiers killed nine unarmed people at an AngloGold Ashanti AU.N mine on Saturday night, a Ghanaian small-scale miners' association said.
Ceasefire brings hope; three hostages released
Ceasefire brings hope in Gaza; three Israeli hostages released
Palestinians burst into streets to celebrate after a ceasefire deal halted fighting in Gaza, while three female hostages freed by Hamas were reunited with their mothers inside Israel.
Change of minister little comfort to those waiting: advocates
Change of minister little comfort to those waiting: advocates
A change of health minister will come as little comfort to people waiting too long for healthcare or not being treated at all, health advocates say.
Two teens dead in Queensland waterfall tragedy
Two teens dead in Queensland waterfall tragedy
A local community is grieving the loss of two teenagers who died after an accident at a popular waterfall.
'Bugger that': Mayor Mauger moves problem along
'Bugger that': Mayor Mauger moves problem along
Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger has taken it upon himself to shift an abandoned double trailer unit following months of inaction by his council.
Industry groups to oppose preferred option for trades training
Industry groups to oppose preferred option for trades training
Some industry groups will oppose the government's preferred option for the future of apprenticeships and workplace training.
TikTok to be restored in US due to 'Trump's efforts'
TikTok to be restored in US due to 'Trump's efforts'
TikTok has said it was restoring service after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app's access in the US when he returns to power tomorrow.
Pack rape offender jailed for six years
Pack rape offender jailed for six years
Terror and pain coursed through the body of a teen girl who was being held in a bedroom and repeatedly raped.
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New minister congratulated, but with a reminder
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New minister congratulated, but with a reminder
University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson has taken aim at a proposed Waikato medical school at the same time as welcoming new Minister of Health Simeon Brown.
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Student happy to prove sceptics wrong
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Student happy to prove sceptics wrong
When Madison Shaw said she wanted to complete NCEA level 2 and 3 in the same year, she was told "you can’t be dyslexic if you’re doing that".
Consecrated cavy
Consecrated cavy
A woman presents her guinea pig to have it blessed by a priest at the San Bernardino de Siena Cathedral during a ceremony commemorating the Feast of San Antonio Abad.
Opinions split on reshuffle
Opinions split on reshuffle
Southern leaders are less than optimistic a change of health minister will mean anything positive for the new Dunedin hospital project.
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Thousands attend gala day as weather clears
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Thousands attend gala day as weather clears
Early showers in Dunedin may have kept some people away from Brighton’s big gala day, but the weather ended up being pleasant for those who were there.
No bird flu link in dead gulls found at Taiaroa Head
No bird flu link in dead gulls found at Taiaroa Head
Fears that H5N1 bird flu may have reached our shores after a Palmerston couple discovered a large number of dead birds at Taiaroa Head have been allayed.