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Firefighter killed; searing heat raises danger levels

A firefighter killed while battling a fierce bushfire is being hailed for his courage as fire season ramps up with more hot and dry weather forecast.

Two confirmed dead in North Island house fire

Emergency services at the scene on Tuesday morning. Photo: RNZ

Two confirmed dead in North Island house fire

Two people are dead after a house fire at Foxton Beach.

Childcare provider removes detergent after burns incident

Seven people were taken to hospital after a dishwasher chemical was mistakenly used on a children...

Childcare provider removes detergent after burns incident

The dishwashing chemical mistakenly used on a slip and slide, injuring five children at Kindercare in Woolston, has been removed from childcare centres.

Powerful earthquake rattles Japan

A sign displays information about a road closure due to an earthquake on a highway in Chitose,...

Powerful earthquake rattles Japan

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan late on Monday, prompting orders for about 90,000 residents to evacuate.

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Massages were ‘uncomfortable’ and ‘bizarre’

Annie Varghese denies indecently assaulting two women while massaging them. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Massages were ‘uncomfortable’ and ‘bizarre’

Two women have accused a Dunedin masseuse of sexually assaulting them in a mall massage parlour, a court has heard.

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Droves of visitors to set city abuzz

'Viking Venus' cruise ship passengers Prof Glenna and Dr Andy Gillentine, of South Carolina,...

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Droves of visitors to set city abuzz

Dunedin might start bulging at the seams this week — what with Christmas shoppers, four University of Otago graduations and five cruise ships in port.

‘So proud of myself’ for winning Star Vocalist Award

Bathgate Park School pupil Walyn Tafoou won the best lead vocalist award at the BandQuest
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‘So proud of myself’ for winning Star Vocalist Award

It has been a year of achievement for a young Dunedin singer, but she is still making time to star in her school’s production.

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'You left a trail of distress and tragedy, heartache, fear and loss'

Simon Johnston will return to a residential rehabilitation facility after a stint behind bars....

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'You left a trail of distress and tragedy, heartache, fear and loss'

A Dunedin man whose crime-packed 10 months began with an exploding safe and ended with him smearing faeces around a cell has been given a second chance.

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Banished native trees find legit new home

Guerrilla gardener Steve Macknight stands in front of trees he has planted in Water St after...

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Banished native trees find legit new home

Sometimes it is better to ask for forgiveness than permission.

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Town Belt proposal: Car-free area to be considered

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Town Belt proposal: Car-free area to be considered

Pop-up yoga, nature play and AI monitoring technology could be part of a reimagined, car-free area in Dunedin’s Town Belt.

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Musician creates AI Christmas album

Dunedin musician and producer Dylan Lee has created a Christmas music album made entirely with...

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Musician creates AI Christmas album

New Christmas tunes made by a Dunedin musician has hit a controversial milestone by being the first completely synthetic, AI-generated, professionally distributed New Zealand album.

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Surf lesson a stand-up day for pupils

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Surf lesson a stand-up day for pupils

Surf was up for members of the East Taieri School sports academy in a visit to St Clair Beach yesterday.

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Moulting elephant seal a rare sight

A juvenile elephant seal moults on Otago Peninsula. PHOTO: PARIS STRATTON / CLEARWATER WILDLIFE...

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Moulting elephant seal a rare sight

A rarely seen elephant seal has made Otago Peninsula its home for Christmas as it experiences one of the most vulnerable phases of its life.

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Rail ticket prices cut 25% after feedback

Riding on the Mainlander. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Rail ticket prices cut 25% after feedback

A passenger rail venture between Christchurch and Invercargill received a 25% price drop within 24 hours of going live.

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Grants funding review indications sought

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Grants funding review indications sought

A review of Dunedin City Council grants funding could establish a clearer direction from this week.

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Water regulation changes expected to be costly

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Water regulation changes expected to be costly

Proposed changes to drinking water regulations could cost the Dunedin City Council tens of thousands of dollars.

Chch man dumps insurance after 'ridiculous' sea surge assessment

Chch man dumps insurance after 'ridiculous' sea surge assessment

A Christchurch man has ditched his home insurance after his premiums went up by more than 30 percent a year - or by $1000 - based on new risk pricing.

'The matter's settled': PM rules out inquiry into McSkimming scandal

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith

'The matter's settled': PM rules out inquiry into McSkimming scandal

The Prime Minister says there is no need for a further inquiry into the Jevon McSkimming scandal, claiming the government's implementation of an Inspector General is the strongest response.

Thailand launches airstrikes against Cambodia as tensions reignite

People rest at a shelter, following fresh military clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along...

Thailand launches airstrikes against Cambodia as tensions reignite

Thailand said it has launched airstrikes into Cambodia as fighting broke out in multiple areas along their disputed border, after both countries accused the other of breaching a ceasefire brokered by Donald Trump.

New poll shows coalition would retain power

National leader Christopher Luxon Photo: RNZ

New poll shows coalition would retain power

The government would still have the numbers to stay in power, according to the latest 1News Verian poll.

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