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    Super Typhoon Bavi was crossing the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific Ocean today.

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    Thousands evacuated as wildfire burns in France

    A wildfire burning out of control in southwestern France has forced the evacuation of 10,000 people from two dozen small towns and villages.

    AI moving faster than people 'anyone can keep up', UN warns

    Antonio Guterres. Photo: Getty Images

    AI moving faster than people 'anyone can keep up', UN warns

    The United Nations secretary general warned that artificial intelligence is developing faster than anyone can keep up.

    Peters 'deeply concerned' by China testing in South Pacific

    NZ First leader Winston Peters Photo: RNZ

    Peters 'deeply concerned' by China testing in South Pacific

    New Zealand says China's testing of nuclear-capable weapons into the South Pacific is at odds with peace and stability in the Islands region.

    Kiwis over 50 among world's worst for 'hazardous drinking'

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    Kiwis over 50 among world's worst for 'hazardous drinking'

    New Zealanders over 50 get the gold medal for hazardous drinking when compared with eight other countries, an alcohol researcher says.

    New cancer therapy machine fully operational

    The new state-of-the-art linear accelerator at Dunedin Hospital. Photo: Supplied

    New cancer therapy machine fully operational

    Southern cancer patients are now being treated by Dunedin's new radiation therapy machine.

    Greens announce 'drink swim fish' election policy

    Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson. PHOTO RNZ (file)

    Greens announce 'drink swim fish' election policy

    The Green Party would ban bottom trawling and lower the nitrate limit for drinking water, under its rivers and oceans policy package.

    Noah the former stray thriving as sniffer dog at Christchurch Airport

    Noah went from living on the streets to sniffing out food as a proud member of the canine...

    Noah the former stray thriving as sniffer dog at Christchurch Airport

    A stray dog has gone from rags to riches, securing a job at Christchurch Airport after he was found living on the street.

    Bank to offer support to those hit by weather

    Severe rainfall has caused flooding across parts of the Otago region over the past 24 hours....

    Bank to offer support to those hit by weather

    One bank has confirmed it is offering support for Otago residents who have been impacted financially by the severe weather sweeping the province.

    Calm before the storm

    Calm before the storm

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    Extra beds added to hospitals to meet winter demand

    Health NZ is adding 30 more temporary beds than initially expected to hospitals around the...

    Extra beds added to hospitals to meet winter demand

    Health NZ is adding 30 more temporary beds than initially expected to hospitals around the country in order to meet winter demand.

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    Owner says pet accused of attack 'the friendliest dog out'

    A woman claims she was bitten by her neighbour’s dog, triggering a response by the council to...

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    Owner says pet accused of attack 'the friendliest dog out'

    A woman’s bid to have her dog’s classification of menacing reversed includes allegations the DCC was blaming the breed and the dog could not ‘‘magically’’ walk through a fence and attack people.

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    Friends gained, skills picked up in roller derby

    Invercargill’s Southern Most Skaters roller derby team have a go at the Edgar Centre on Saturday....

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    Friends gained, skills picked up in roller derby

    Dunedin has a new batch of beginner skaters getting ready to make it in the rough and tumble world of roller derby.

    Dunedin emergency centre closes as focus shifts to recovery

    Dunedin emergency centre closes as focus shifts to recovery

    Dunedin's emergency operations centre has closed as efforts transition from emergency to recovery in response to the significant rain event of the past two days.

    Video promoting city wins global accolade

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    Video promoting city wins global accolade

    A video promoting Dunedin has won gold in the city promotion category at the US International Awards.

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    Improving toddlers’ literacy, social skills

    Enrich research leader and University of Otago psychology researcher Prof Elaine Reese. Photo:...

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    Improving toddlers’ literacy, social skills

    A new educational programme aimed at building communication skills is turning toddlers into regular chatterboxes.

    NZ joins US project to accelerate AI warfighting

    Chris Penk's office said cabinet approval would be sought as part of digital modernisation work....

    NZ joins US project to accelerate AI warfighting

    New Zealand has joined a project to accelerate artificial intelligence warfighting capabilities that the United States calls "pivotal" and the "foundation" to winning battles.

    Road between Sawyers Bay and Port Chalmers closed due to flooding

    Road between Sawyers Bay and Port Chalmers closed due to flooding

    State Highway 88, from Dunedin to Port Chalmers, is closed near Sawyers Bay due to major flooding.

    NZ First wants to restrict voting to citizens only

    New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ

    NZ First wants to restrict voting to citizens only

    New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has announced a policy to restrict voting rights to only those with New Zealand citizenship.

    Gardener cleared in rental dispute after plants die in flooding

    Victoria Bouvet planted her late mother's roses in the rental property's garden. Photo: NZME

    Gardener cleared in rental dispute after plants die in flooding

    A “prize-winning gardener” planted her late mother’s rose bushes in the garden of a rental property, where she was living.
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