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    Revellers at last year's Rhythm and Vines event. Photo: Kaelin Wade via RNZ

    Drenching on way for parts of North Island

    A bout of bad weather is about to sweep across the east of the North Island, ahead of New Year celebrations.

    Calmer day ahead for storm-battered South Island

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    Calmer day ahead for storm-battered South Island

    A calmer day is in store for parts of the South Island battered by hail and lashed by torrential downpours and lightning yesterday.

    Four arrested after 'mass disorder' on Auckland's K Road

    Karangahape Rd on a quieter day. Photo: The Detail/Tom Kitchin

    Four arrested after 'mass disorder' on Auckland's K Road

    Four people were arrested and one hospitalised after a mass brawl on central Auckland's Karangahape Rd early today.

    At least 15 dead in Guatemala bus plunge

    Paramedics and firefighters stand next to the covered bodies of victims after the crash. Photo:...

    At least 15 dead in Guatemala bus plunge

    At least 15 people were killed and 19 injured when a passenger bus plunged into a ravine on the Inter-American Highway in western Guatemala, authorities say.

    Break-in at antique store 'another blow'

    Raewyn Dailey says the theft of imported jewellery from her Napier antique store was a blow on...

    Break-in at antique store 'another blow'

    A Napier antique shop owner is blaming the high price of silver, after an overnight burglary at her store between Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

    South hit with one of the year's most intense storms

    An active supercell south from Rakaia. Photo: MetService/screenshot

    South hit with one of the year's most intense storms

    The thunderstorm that has lashed the South Island and brought widespread and large hail is one of the year's most intense storms, MetService says.

    Kyiv under massive Russian attack

    A drone explodes during a Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv earlier this week. Another...

    Kyiv under massive Russian attack

    The Ukrainian capital Kyiv is under a massive Russian attack, with explosions sounding in the city and air defences in operation.

    The Cure guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

    The Cure members (from left) Lol Tolhurst, Michael Dempsey, Perry Bamonte and Boris Williams...

    The Cure guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

    Perry Bamonte, keyboardist and guitarist in The Cure, has died at 65, the English indie rock band have confirmed through their official website.

    Top cops on the beat over the New Year

    Answering questions from Parliament's Justice Committee are (from left) NZ Police Commissioner...

    Top police officers on the beat over the New Year

    The police commissioner and his deputies will take part in frontline duties over the New Year period across the country.

    Man held after knife attack on women in Paris

    Stock photo: Getty

    Man held after knife attack on three women in Paris metro stations

    French police have detained a man suspected of attacking three women with a knife in three metro stations in the centre of Paris.

    Aussies battered by weather extremes

    A week of wild weather comes amid warnings that marine heatwave conditions currently enveloping...

    Aussies battered by weather extremes

    Australians are being battered by extremes on opposite sides of the nation, with people urged to remain vigilant amid ongoing fire and flood risks.

    Body found after Port Waikato jet ski incident

    Port Waikato. File photo: Google Maps

    Body found after Port Waikato jet ski incident

    It is believed a man who died as a result of a jet ski incident near Port Waikato was not wearing a life jacket.

    Life on hold waiting for surgery

    Holly Peck-Locke. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

    Life on hold waiting for surgery

    A 27-year-old Dunedin woman has effectively been put into menopause while she waits for surgery in New Zealand’s poorly performing health system.

    More stormy weather possible for South

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

    More stormy weather possible for South

    Severe thunderstorm warnings have been lifted for parts of Otago, but the South is still in line for more stormy weather going into the evening.

    Swimming at Outram Glen not advised

    Outram Glen is a popular picnic and swimming area. Photo: ODT files

    Swimming at Outram Glen not advised

    High bacteria levels in the Taieri River at Outram Glen have prompted warnings for people not to swim in the area until the alert is lifted.

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    Bargain hunters ‘choosy’ compared with last year

    George St was filled with shoppers yesterday, all looking for bargains in the Boxing Day sales....

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    Bargain hunters ‘choosy’ compared with last year

    Shoppers swarmed central Dunedin looking for bargains, but some retailers say Boxing Day sales are down from last year.

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    Best-laid moving plans turn to custard

    Newly returned Dunedin resident Bill Fortes has been camping out in his home after a furniture...

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    Best-laid moving plans turn to custard

    A Dunedin couple who have just moved back to the city had their Christmas thrown into disarray when their possessions and presents failed to arrive with them.

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    Unlimited anchoring ‘loophole’ closed

    Steve Rushbrook. Photo: Gregor Richardson

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    Unlimited anchoring ‘loophole’ closed

    One boatie abusing a loophole and getting himself unlimited anchoring in Otago Harbour may find himself having to make other arrangements.

    ‘Glamping’ at the races: taking in on-track action great cure for Christmas excess

    Parker Hood, 3, of Ashburton, and Honey the dog enjoy some time in the sun together at the Boxing...

    ‘Glamping’ at the races: taking in on-track action great cure for Christmas excess

    Christmas dinner leftovers, a bit of sunshine and some horse racing — what better way to recover from a festive hangover?

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    Rest-home subject of another grievance

    The Oxford Court rest home. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Rest-home subject of another grievance

    Another personal grievance against management at Oxford Court rest-home has emerged, saying the complex was unsafe and it was an understatement to say bullying was a daily occurrence.
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