Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed
Iran says it closed the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel travelled on an unapproved route and was struck, warning that any retaliation over the incident would be met with a "severe response."
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Tenants win $2500 after unwanted visits from property owner's mum
Tenants win $2500 after unwanted visits from property owner's mum
The tenants claimed exemplary damages for breaches of quiet enjoyment after the property owner's mother kept visiting the Christchurch property.
19-year-old wins Song Quest
19-year-old wins Song Quest
Samuel Mataele, 19-year-old countertenor from Auckland, is the 2026 Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest winner.
Arrest after early-morning brawl at bar
Arrest after early-morning brawl at bar
One person is facing charges after an early-morning brawl at a central Auckland bar that saw seven initially arrested.
Hipkins welomes India deal but warns of 'consequences'
Hipkins welomes India deal but warns of 'consequences'
Labour's Chris Hipkins welcomes the Strategic Partnership agreed to with India, but says there will be consequences if NZ does not fulfil its side of the deal.
Police looking at footage after claim man punched
Police looking at footage after claim man punched
Police are investigating after a man was allegedly punched in the head during an arrest in Hamilton.
Obituary: Mike Boyes, outdoor education pioneer
Obituary: Mike Boyes, outdoor education pioneer
Mike Boyes was an absolute powerhouse in outdoor education, but that was only a small slice of a man who made everyone feel welcome.
Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of window
Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of window
A passenger has been partially sucked through a dislodged window on a Ryanair flight shortly after takeoff in Greece.
Kaikōura landslip warning, progress made on SH1
Kaikōura landslip warning, progress made on SH1
The Kaikōura District Council is warning there is a continuing risk of landslips in the flood-hit area.
King and Queen meet with Harry's family
King and Queen meet with Harry's family
Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla have met with Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and their two children for the first time in years.
Coldest morning of year in Canterbury
Coldest morning of year in Canterbury
Canterbury has recorded the coldest morning for the year, amid freezing temperatures in the South Island.
Expert not impressed with govt's school reforms
Expert not impressed with govt's school reforms
A professor who advised the Education Ministry on education research and evidence for 10 years has panned the govt's school reforms as simplistic.
Critically hurt man had stolen motorcycle: police
Critically hurt man had stolen motorcycle: police
A rider left in a critical condition after crashing just north of Dunedin had allegedly stolen the motorcycle earlier.
Tight security for India PM's brief visit
Tight security for India PM's brief visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in NZ for a whirlwind visit amid tight security.
Light show caps Matariki celebrations
Light show caps Matariki celebrations
Birds, a waka and other illuminated shapes lit up Dunedin’s night sky to cap off this year’s Matariki celebrations at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
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High hopes for new DCC boss
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High hopes for new DCC boss
Dunedin’s deputy mayor says the council’s new boss will be a ‘‘breath of fresh air’’ for an organisation in need of a ‘‘culture change’’.
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Otago graduates off to US on Fulbright scholarships
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Otago graduates off to US on Fulbright scholarships
Using artificial intelligence to identify new chemical compounds capable of killing or inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria has won a University of Otago graduate a coveted Fulbright scholarship.
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Peninsula distillery awarded national title
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Peninsula distillery awarded national title
When Richard Wilson established a distillery five years ago he never dreamt it would become the Small Batch Distillery of the Year.
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Local views overlooked, Sth Dunedin group says
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Local views overlooked, Sth Dunedin group says
A firestorm over long-term flood management in South Dunedin is stoking distress among locals while ignoring their wishes — and years of consultation, a local community group says.
Beaches closed after faecal matter found
Beaches closed after faecal matter found
Red level warnings have been issued for two Dunedin beaches after faecal matter was detected in seawater.