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    Acacia O'Connor (left) publicised NZ First leader Winston Peters' personal address online.&nbsp...

    Actress cut from ads after sharing Peters' address

    One NZ is removing footage of an actor from an ad campaign after revelations she publicised NZ First leader Winston Peters' personal address online.

    Senior doctors and dentists to join massive strike

    Participants in the 2023 Association of Salaried Medical Specialists’ protest in Cumberland St...

    Senior doctors and dentists to join massive strike

    Senior doctors and dentists are joining a strike set for later this month likely to involve tens of thousands of workers.

    Controversial police restructure canned

    Superintendent Tony Hill. Photo: RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon

    Controversial police restructure canned

    Police have decided to cancel a proposed restructure of its services in Canterbury after staff and community feedback.

    Chisholm family at the 1925 New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition

    Chisholm's at the exhibition

    Chisholm family at the 1925 New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition

    A photo of my grandparents, father and uncles having a fun day out at the Exhibition.

    VTNZ officers allegedly took cash bribes for driver licences

    The VTNZ Highbrook branch in Auckland. Photo: Google Maps

    VTNZ officers allegedly took cash bribes for driver licences

    More than 300 people will have to re-sit their driving tests after Vehicle Testing New Zealand (VTNZ) officers allegedly took money in return for passing applications.

    'Large orange fireball': Dunedin flight hit by lightning

    The flight from Auckland was hit by lightning. Photo: Getty Images

    'Large orange fireball': Dunedin flight hit by lightning

    Passengers on an Auckland flight destined for Dunedin witnessed a ‘‘large, orange fireball’’ erupt on the plane's wing after it was struck by lightning.

    How to see tonight's supermoon

    The moon is going to appear bigger and brighter in the sky tonight. File photo: ODT

    Supermoon set to put on a show tonight

    Stargazing Kiwis are in for a treat tonight with the first supermoon of the year.

    Willis urges Greens to 'call the dogs off'

    National's Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

    'Call the dogs off,' Willis urges Greens

    Nicola Willis has implored Chlöe Swarbrick to "call the dogs off" and tell activists to stop protesting outside MPs' homes after a window was smashed at Winston Peters' house.

    'Crucial information' sought in homicide probe

    Emergency services at the scene on Great King St over the weekend. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

    'Crucial information' sought in North Dunedin homicide probe

    Police investigating the death of a man in North Dunedin say members of the public may have "crucial information" that could help them with their inquiry.

    Hundreds of trekkers escape from blizzard-struck Mt Everest

    Tibetan firefighters rescue trekkers from Mount Everest after they were stranded by a blizzard....

    Hundreds of trekkers escape from blizzard-struck Mt Everest

    Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a blizzard near the eastern face of Mount Everest have been guided to safety by rescuers.

    Angry Green Island couple 'charged, spat at police'

    Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER

    Angry Green Island couple 'charged, spat at police'

    A Dunedin couple have matching court dates after they resisted police, allegedly kicking, spitting at and charging at the officers.

    Christchurch Casino fined $5 million

    Photo: Christchurch Casino

    'Serious systemic deficiencies': Christchurch Casino fined $5 million

    Christchurch Casino has been handed a $5m penalty for breaching its obligations under anti-money laundering and terrorism financing laws.

    'Bonkbuster' author Jilly Cooper dies aged 88

    Jilly Cooper poses with her Commander of the British Empire medal after an Investiture ceremony...

    'Bonkbuster' author Jilly Cooper dies aged 88

    Jilly Cooper, the British author of novels such as "Rivals" and "Riders" whose 1980s bestsellers were a blend of sex, satire and class-based snobbery, has died aged 88.

    Two NZers on boat in new flotilla trying to reach Gaza

    New Zealanders William Alexander and Ava Mulla are on board The Conscience, which is about three...

    Two NZers on boat in new flotilla trying to reach Gaza

    A New Zealander on a boat that is trying to reach Gaza says she feels a mixture of fear and pride at the thought they are "doing the right thing".

    Arrest after window smashed at Winston Peters' home

    The smashed window at Winston Peters' house. Photo: RNZ

    Arrest after window smashed at Winston Peters' home

    A man has been arrested after a window was smashed at New Zealand First leader Winston Peters' house during a protest.

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    Museum given eye-popping prosthetics collection

    The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery curator Bruce Mahalski displays a small sample of the...

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    Museum given eye-popping prosthetics collection

    Have you ever wanted to intently stare at more than 500 eyes at once?

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    Treasury warnings over medical school ignored

    Francisco Hernandez. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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    Treasury warnings over medical school ignored

    The government ignored repeated warnings from Treasury not to approve the new Waikato Medical School amid concerns about cost overruns.

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    Victim was ‘lovely guy’: ex-flatmate

    Aneli Katea. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Victim was ‘lovely guy’: ex-flatmate

    The man found dead in North Dunedin has been described as "a really lovely guy" by his former flatmate.

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    South set for ‘wee taste of summer’ this week

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    South set for ‘wee taste of summer’ this week

    Finally, the southern regions are starting to look a bit like summer.

    New principal takes reins at John McGlashan

    PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    New principal takes reins at John McGlashan

    John McGlashan College’s new principal Dr Aaron Columbus was welcomed to the Dunedin boys’ school with a full assembly yesterday.
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