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    Sutton Salt Lake

    The lake 19 July 2026. Lots of water.

    Mini defibrillator to make treatment more accessible

    The 'LifeBeat Mini' works just as a standard size defibrillator would. Photo: supplied

    Mini defibrillator to make treatment more accessible

    A new defibrillator the size of a mobile phone has been launched by Hato Hone St John, which it says will make life-saving treatment more accessible.

    Govt receives inquiry into Tom Phillips case

    Tom Phillips and one of the  campsites he used in Waikato. Photo: RNZ and NZ Police

    Govt receives inquiry into Tom Phillips case

    The government has received the final report of the inquiry into the handling of the Tom Phillips case - but the Attorney-General says it'll be a few weeks before it's made public.

    'Absolute bull****': Labour MP blasts govt over 'evil' voting changes

    Labour MP Damien O'Connor said the coalition was trying to cut out the votes of poorer, more...

    'Absolute bull****': Labour MP blasts govt over 'evil' voting changes

    Labour is putting extra effort into ensuring people are enrolled to vote this election, with one of its MPs accusing the coalition of having an "evil agenda" to disallow its opponents' ballots.

    Experts fear bill could still put conservation land at risk

    The Skyline Track near Wānaka. File photo: DoC

    Experts fear bill could still put conservation land at risk

    An ecologist is concerned the government's Conservation Amendment Bill puts the country's national parks at risk of being developed for financial gain.

    Pilot escapes after light plane crash in Canterbury

    On Friday, FENZ suspended all fire permits for Canterbury, warning of extreme fire danger Sunday....

    Pilot escapes after light plane crash in Canterbury

    A light plane has crashed in rural Canterbury, but the pilot has escaped unhurt.

    More owners taking dogs on retail runs

    Julie Leeper treats her 13-year-old Labrador, Humphrey, and German Spitz, Storm, to a piece of...

    More owners taking dogs on retail runs

    Christchurch has one of the highest rates of dog ownership in the country, and more and more people are taking their four-legged companions on retail runs.

    Hipkins urges National to pass consent law changes

    Chris Hipkins and Paul Goldsmith. Photos: RNZ

    Hipkins urges National to pass consent law changes

    Chris Hipkins is urging the government to get on with changes aimed at clarifying the law around sexual consent, rather than making it a campaign issue.

    Aussie mum delivers rare quadruplets

    One in 15 million: Aussie mum delivers rare quadruplets

    A proud mum of four, Jenitar Na'amoana didn't plan on having any more children.

    Lime scooter rider killed in crash wasn't wearing helmet, had been drinking

    Toben Hunt. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

    Lime scooter rider killed in crash wasn't wearing helmet, had been drinking

    A 23-year-old who died after falling off a Lime e-scooter wasn't wearing a helmet and had been drinking.

    Andy Burnham sworn in as UK's latest PM

    Britain's newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham waves outside 10 Downing Street with his...

    Andy Burnham sworn in as UK's latest PM

    Andy Burnham has become Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, pledging to reshape its politics to deliver a new economic model and revive a nation "fed up" with a revolving door of leaders.

    More than 30 police staff being investigated for sexual misconduct

    Photo: Getty Images

    More than 30 police staff being investigated for sexual misconduct

    More than 30 police staff are being investigated over allegations of sexual misconduct, newly released figures reveal.

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    Dunedin rated as hot spot for slips

    A major slip in Maia knocked out water and all but destroyed a family home. Photo: Stephen...

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    Dunedin rated as hot spot for slips

    Dunedin has been identified as the region’s landslip hot spot and eight parts of the city have been singled out as potentially needing higher priority in managing risks.

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    Bus arrival reliability in decline

    A Ritchies bus at the Dunedin bus hub yesterday afternoon. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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    Bus arrival reliability in decline

    Traffic congestion around the Dunedin bus hub, driver retirements, health and depleted resources have all been cited as causes for a recent spate of missed buses in Dunedin.

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    Meth-plying muso appeals prison term

    Michael McLeod. PHOTO: Gregor Richardson

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    Meth-plying muso appeals prison term

    A prominent Dunedin music figure who was jailed for paying a 15-year-old girl for sex has filed an appeal.

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    Cook ‘contested figure’: author

    University of Otago distinguished chair in history Prof Tony Ballantyne with his latest book,...

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    Cook ‘contested figure’: author

    This is a Cook book which may be unpalatable for some.

    Whales continue to frolic around harbour mouth

    PHOTOS: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Whales continue to frolic around harbour mouth

    Whales came close enough to shore at Long Beach near Dunedin for an onlooker to hear the sound of them crashing back into the water.

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    Lack of sleep worth it to see win

    St Clair Golf Club professional Patrick Moore was up through the wee hours to watch Ryan Fox’s...

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    Lack of sleep worth it to see win

    St Clair Golf Club professional Patrick Moore spent some quality time in front of the television yesterday witnessing history.

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    Clock ticking on bid to replace important weather satellite

    Inspecting part of a prototype weather satellite are (from left) University of Otago physicist Dr...

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    Clock ticking on bid to replace important weather satellite

    In just a matter of months, an important satellite that helps forecast the weather across the southern hemisphere is due to burn up over the Pacific Ocean.

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    Plan for pathology review welcomed

    Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a full review into pathology services nationwide....

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    Plan for pathology review welcomed

    A long-awaited review into an industry "utterly essential" to the modern health system could point to the need for pathology services in the new Dunedin hospital.
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