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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo: Getty Images

'Really good conversation' between Zelenskyy and US negotiators

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said today that he spoke with US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner for about an hour on how to end...

More thunderstorm warnings for South

More thunderstorm warnings for South

Southerners should prepare for more stormy, wet weather, as they head out to Boxing Day sales.

'Strong' quake rocks lower North Island

The Hikurangi Subduction Zone is New Zealand's largest fault because of the area that could move...

'Strong' quake rocks lower North Island

A quake described by GeoNet as "strong" shook the lower North Island this morning.

Rare dolphin sighted in NZ waters

A Hector's dolphin at the surface, in Akaroa Harbour. Photo: RNZ / Alison Ballance

Rare dolphin sighted in NZ waters

Sightings of a rare dolphin in the Bay of Islands in Northland have delighted marine scientists.

Rockfall blocks South Island highway

Rockfall has been causing disruption on the roads around Arthur's Pass between Canterbury and the West Coast.

Firefighters to strike for an hour today

Firefighters to strike for an hour today

Fire and Emergency will be relying on volunteer crews to fight fires in the main centres on Boxing Day between midday and 1pm, as its paid staff go on strike.

Dressed for success in Christmas Day run

Anna, 19, and her dad Mark Stevenson brought some festive cheer to the annual Christmas Day...

Dressed for success in Christmas Day run

Who's faster in a race to the Christmas dinner table — Rudolph or Santa?

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Friends reminisce at annual festive dinner

Chinese holiday workers (from left) Simin Zhang, 29, Cong Li, 29, and Jia Hui Wang, 24, take a...

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Friends reminisce at annual festive dinner

This time last year, Jia Hui Wang, Cong Li and Simin Zhang didn’t know each other, and the only thing all three had in common was they worked in shellfish processing factories.

Best present ‘not every Christmas sort of thing’

Parents Sam Phillips and Kerry Michaels and their two sons Finn (left) and Koa Phillips welcomed...

Best present ‘not every Christmas sort of thing’

When 4-year-old Finn Phillips met his new baby sister for the first time yesterday, he thought it was his best Christmas present yet.

King’s message of compassion

King Charles during the recording of his Christmas message in the Lady Chapel of Westminster...

King’s message of compassion

King Charles delivered a message about journeying into the past to find values of compassion and reconciliation in his Christmas Day address.

South African family enjoy city Christmas

Sarah Williams, 4, does the delicious test on a chocolate Santa watched by her South African...

South African family enjoy city Christmas

Santa came down a motorhome vent for a South African family celebrating Christmas on the road in Dunedin.

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Fear house’s demolition just the start

Southern Heritage Trust chairwoman Jo Galer. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Fear house’s demolition just the start

A heritage protection group are mourning the likely loss of a historic house in Stuart St — and fear it could just be the beginning.

‘Richmond Shilling’ role ‘enjoyable’

Health New Zealand Southern planned care district manager Nigel Copson (right) and his daughters...

‘Richmond Shilling’ role ‘enjoyable’

Dunedin Hospital may not be the best place to spend Christmas but a 140-year-old tradition known as the "Richmond Shilling" ensures it is not the worst.

Zooming by

Zooming by

Four-year-old Evie Coutts is chuffed with the new bike and helmet she got for Christmas.

200 lightning strikes hit Dunedin and Clutha

Fork lightning over Dunedin during tonight's Christmas storm that was captured on Jordan Dalley's...

200 lightning strikes hit Dunedin and Clutha

A blast of lighting, hail and thunder has capped off Christmas Day in Dunedin.

Christmas Day ‘snowman’

Photo by Izzy Polson

Flat whites with a side of abuse

Flat whites with a side of abuse

Dunedin residents attempting to enjoy their morning were forced to call police after a man started hurling verbal abuse at them for drinking their coffees.

Speeding teenager busted with ammo in Dunedin

The 17-year-old allegedly fled police after speeding down Kaikorai Valley Rd. Photo: Google

Speeding teenager busted with ammo in Dunedin

A Dunedin teenager driving almost double the speed limit on a city road fled police and was later busted unlawfully possessing ammunition, police say.

Boris the missing cat home for Christmas

Boris with SPCA Nelson staff member Carmen Torrance. Boris has returned home in time for...

Boris the missing cat home for Christmas

Boris the black cat has made it home for Christmas, after 10 months on the loose.

Christmas storm triggers widespread flooding in Los Angeles

A worker clears debris from a flooded part of the 134 freeway, as heavy rains fall due to an...

Christmas storm triggers widespread flooding in Los Angeles

Torrential rains have drenched Southern ‌California, unleashing widespread flash flooding as authorities urged motorists to ⁠stay off roads and residents ⁠living downslope of wildfire-scarred...

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