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    Games athletes busy competing

    Chris Sherburd, of Dunedin, prepares to hit a backhand during a pickleball game at the Edgar...

    Games athletes busy competing

    More than 3000 athletes are in Dunedin for the Masters Games to compete in more than 60 sports

    Allegations untrue: Gaiman

    Neil Gaiman. File photo: Reuters

    Allegations untrue: Gaiman

    Writer Neil Gaiman denied sexual misconduct allegations first brought forth against him more than a year and a-half ago in a statement released yesterday.

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    Book tells story of NZ concert pianist

    Dunedin-based translator and music tutor Vivienne Sands has translated Christophe Baillat’s book...

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    Book tells story of NZ concert pianist

    From living in George St to fleeing occupied France, the remarkable story of an esteemed Dunedin pianist can now be read in English.

    Upgrade taking shape at St Hilda’s

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    Upgrade taking shape at St Hilda’s

    Construction is under way at St Hilda’s Collegiate in Dunedin.

    Aussie farmers sue mining giant

    Nearby landholders and farmers have reported plumes of dust rising from the mine's tailings...

    Aussie farmers sue mining giant over alleged 'toxic trifecta'

    A rural community group is taking a mining giant to court, alleging dust from Australia's biggest gold and copper operation has poisoned neighbouring farmland and waterways.

    Pharmac urged to fund weight loss drug for teens

    Wegovy is a weight loss drug that is injected weekly. Photo: JENS KALAENE

    Pharmac urged to fund weight loss drug for teens

    A paediatric specialist is urging New Zealand's drug funding agency to fund weight loss medication for teenagers.

    Orana Park says goodbye to elderly lion family

    Orana Park says goodbye to elderly lion family

    Three lions have been euthanised due to poor health, a Christchurch zoo says.

    Submerged catamaran close to Akaroa shore

    The boat ran aground in the Akaroa Marine Reserve last Saturday, resulting in the rescue of...

    Submerged catamaran close to Akaroa shore

    New drone footage shows the stranded Black Cat Cruises catamaran submerged close to shore in a small rocky bay in Akaroa Harbour.

    Henare stepping away from politics

    The Health Ministry has commissioned an independent review of all the contracts it has awarded to...

    Henare stepping away from politics

    Peeni Henare didn't put his name forward to be Labour's candidate in the Tāmaki Makaurau seat before the deadline for nominations passed.

    Dunedin affected as flights cancelled

    Wellington Airport. File picture. Photo: RNZ/ Mark Papalii

    Dunedin affected as Wellington flights cancelled

    Fog is causing disruption at Wellington Airport, with more than 40 flights affected on Tuesday.

    Clark calls for transparency over minerals talks

    There are calls for an immediate halt to new mines on public conservation land. Photo: Getty Images

    Clark calls for transparency over minerals talks

    The government must be more transparent about any potential minerals deal with the United States, former Prime Minister Helen Clark says.

    Labour and Greens united at Waitangi

    From left: Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Carmel Sepuloni with Green Party co-leaders Marama...

    Labour and Greens united at Waitangi

    The leaders of Labour and the Green parties are appearing together at Waitangi in a show of unity which they hope will draw a contrast with  sparring coalition partners.

    Family arrives to farewell teen who died near dingoes

    Family arrives to farewell teen who died near dingoes

    The heartbroken parents of a teenager who was found dead surrounded by dingoes have arrived in Australia to visit the lonely beach where their daughter lost her life.

    Son of Norway royal on trial for rape

     Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, and her son, Marius Borg Hoiby. Photo: Getty Images

    Son of Norway royal on trial for rape

    The son of Norway's crown princess is top stand trial on charges of rape, domestic violence, assault and drug possession, among other crimes, one of several cases that have shaken the monarchy.

    More than 2000 reports made about Chch stench this year alone

    A November 2021 fire badly damaged the plant's two trickling filters. Photo: RNZ

    More than 2000 reports made about Chch stench this year alone

    The Canterbury Regional Council has received more than 2000 reports about a putrid stench from Christchurch's wastewater treatment plant since the start of the year.

    Spain performs pioneering face transplant

    Carme, recipient of the world's first face transplant from a donor who had requested assisted...

    Spain performs pioneering face transplant

    A Spanish hospital says it has performed a facial transplant in which the donor, in a world first, had offered her face for donation before undergoing an assisted dying procedure.

    Clintons to testify in Epstein investigation

    Bill and Hillary Clinton. Photo: Reuters

    Clintons to testify in Epstein investigation

    Former US President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, will testify in a congressional investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

    Rolleston crash victim named by police

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    Rolleston crash victim named by police

    Police have named the man that died in a single-vehicle crash in Rolleston last month.

    Woman pepper-sprayed, top ripped after giving 'thumbs down' to cop

    Photo: Getty Images

    Woman pepper-sprayed, top ripped after giving 'thumbs down' to cop

    After a woman signalled the "thumbs down" at a police officer when driving past him, he pursued her and ripped her top as he tried to grab her, exposing her underwear, and then tried to enter her home.

    Major changes to driver licensing scrap full test

    Chris Bishop believes the current system is too fragmented and uncoordinated. Photo: RNZ

    Major changes to driver licensing scrap full test

    A shake-up for the driver licensing system is on its way, with changes the government says will make it a lot cheaper for those looking to get their licence.
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