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Flooding death toll tops 900 in Indonesia

A survivor walks through tree trunks stranded at a mosque in an area affected by flash flooding...

Flooding death toll tops 900 in Indonesia

Residents in the Indonesian region of Aceh Tamiang climbed over slippery logs to get aid, as the death toll from floods and landslides that hit Sumatra island this month reached more than 900.

Arrests at Tower of London after crumble and custard thrown at display

Take Back Power members hold a sign as they stand after they threw food at a display case...

Arrests at Tower of London after crumble and custard thrown at display

Four people were arrested at the Tower of London after they threw food at a display case containing the Imperial State Crown.

Former police boss claims he told ministers about McSkimming allegations

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster Photo: RNZ

Former police boss claims he told ministers about McSkimming allegations

Andrew Coster says he briefed both former police minister Chris Hipkins and current Police Minister Mark Mitchell about allegations being made about Jevon McSkimming from a woman he had an affair with.

Wind change heightens fire risk as homes lost in NSW

Fire crews are concerned a wind change, lightning strikes and thunderstorms will add further challenges after a devastating day of blazes in New South Wales.

Woman left shaken by approach on beach

Woman left shaken by approach on beach

Police are appealing for help after a suspicious approach by a man left a woman shaken on a Canterbury beach.

Another round of wild weather bearing down

Rain is on its way for much of New Zealand today.

Another round of wild weather bearing down

Much of the South Island looks set to cop another battering by wild weather as an active front hits the country tomorrow.

Person critically hurt in Auckland shooting

A person is in a critical condition after being shot in the Auckland suburb of Papakura overnight.

Man's $739k arson revenge after being evicted

The vineyard cottage in Fairhall, Marlborough, before it was destroyed by arson in July 2023....

Man's $739k arson revenge after being evicted from vineyard cottage

A man asked to leave the vineyard home where he was staying got so angry that he burned it down.

Homicide inquiry after fatal Auckland stabbing

Police cordon off the scene in Mt Wellington after launching a homicide investigation. Photo: RNZ

Homicide inquiry after fatal Auckland stabbing

Extra police are on duty in two Auckland suburbs throughout Saturday, as an investigation into a fatal stabbing is under way

US advisers scrap hep B vax guidance for most children

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. File photo: Reuters

US advisers scrap hep B vax guidance for most children

US vaccine advisers have scrapped a long-standing recommendation that all American newborns receive the hepatitis B shot.

Famed US architect Frank Gehry dies

Frank Gehry stands outside the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles in February 2019. Photo:...

Famed US architect Frank Gehry dies

Frank Gehry, whose daring and whimsical creations made him a superstar in the world of architecture, has died at the age of 96.

Waterslide burns victims discharged from hospital

Emergency services were called to Kindercare in Woolston on Friday afternoon. Photo: RNZ

Childcare centre waterslide burns victims discharged from hospital

Seven people including five children injured at a Christchurch kindergarten have been discharged from hospital.

Persistent heatwave conditions fuel bushfire threat across Australia

Severe heatwave conditions are fuelling the risk of bushfires in New South Wales. File photo

Persistent heatwave conditions fuel bushfire threat across Australia

Dangerous fire conditions are set to continue across parts of eastern Australia as forecast dry lightning risks new blazes.

Training needs unmet: striking firefighters

Career firefighters and supporters from across Dunedin gather at the Dunedin Railway Station...

Training needs unmet: striking firefighters

Many fresh-faced Dunedin career firefighters are getting their first experience of battling an out-of-control blaze while on the job

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Distracted skipper whose boat sank fined $4000

Teone Taiaroa was treated for hypothermia after grounding his fishing vessel at Taiaroa Head in...

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Distracted skipper whose boat sank fined $4000

The skipper of a Dunedin fishing boat who grounded the vessel while scrolling on his phone has been fined $4000.

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200kg door fell on to forklift

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200kg door fell on to forklift

Worksafe was notified after a 200kg door failed and collapsed on to a forklift at a Dunedin wastewater plant.

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South Otago High School pupils (from left) Jack Baxter, Lachlan McKenzie and Aiden Lyall, all 14, make the most of the hot weather at St Clair Beach, in Dunedin

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DCC’s lead paint policy gets tick

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DCC’s lead paint policy gets tick

The Dunedin City Council’s interpretation of rules about lead contamination of soils — which developers have criticised as overly cautious — appears to have the all-clear

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Nordic flavour to be added to botanic garden cafe

ADJØ co-owners Caitlin Holloway and Jonas Jessen Hansen have been offered the lease of the...

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Nordic flavour to be added to botanic garden cafe

The couple behind a Nordic-inspired central city eatery taking over the Dunedin Botanic Garden cafe say it feels fitting to go back "to where it all started".

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Fear contractor’s pesticide killed bumblebees at school

St Leonards School pupils Chloe Spooner, 10, and Xan Wolsink, 9, inspect a tree in their...

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Fear contractor’s pesticide killed bumblebees at school

St Leonards School pupils who were shocked to find dead bees scattered across their playground fear pesticide sprayed by an NZTA contractor is to blame.

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