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Plight of fleeing family told in topical novel

As thousands flee the ravages of civil war in the hope of asylum, their common story is told by the Waziri family in Nadia Hashimi's second novel.

True tale of a terrorist 'recruit'

IN THE SKIN OF A JIHADIST<br><b>Anna Erelle<br></b><i>HarperCollins

True tale of a terrorist 'recruit'

Professional boundaries are overthrown by morality in Anna Erelle's investigation of Islamic State recruitment in France.

NZ setting to the fore of '60s tale

In this character-driven novel set predominantly in 1960s New Zealand, the locations come to the fore.

Romance adds spice, but food the star

Her passion is food but Jennifer Klinec also writes surprisingly well.

Compelling story of hope

I'm a little sceptical about ''I survived'' books.

History, heritage examined

It is a rare thing for a novel so steeped in history to be simultaneously relevant to modern-day readers.

8500 at Dunedin Anzac dawn service

8500 at Dunedin Anzac dawn service

An estimated crowd of between 8500 and 9000 people gathered around the Dunedin Cenotaph in Queens Gardens for this morning's Anzac Day dawn service.

Men survive 60m plunge in 4WD

A Helicopters Otago crew member winches a Christchurch man to safety after the 4WD vehicle he and...

Men survive 60m plunge in 4WD

Two Christchurch men are recovering in Dunedin Hospital after being winched from a 4WD vehicle which rolled about 60m down a steep bank in remote country west of Roxburgh yesterday.

Sawmill closes; 79 jobs lost at 3 sites

Rosebank Sawmill staff are devastated, out of work and in shock about the facility's closure.

NZ Ski, resort to benefit from grant

NZ Ski, resort to benefit from grant

Millions of dollars is set to come from a tourism project supported by the Government.

Sports tourism lift for city with games

Sports tourism lift for city with games

Sports tourism is taking off and Dunedin is on board, industry leaders say.

Tourism hopes from education market push

Tourism hopes from education market push

Dunedin's students may hold the key to increasing tourism in the city.

Anzac Day: We remember

Dawn breaks over thousands of people at Queens Gardens in Dunedin. Photo by Craig Baxter.

Anzac Day: We remember

They came in their thousands to ensure names etched in stone do not fade into the blackness of history.

Student knocked out by attackers

An 18-year-old assaulted within two months of moving to Dunedin is seeking help to identify his attackers.

Parkour fans get straight to the point

New Zealand Parkour Association president Damien Puddle, of Hamilton, tests Dunedin's central...

Parkour fans get straight to the point

Dunedin's obstacles are about to be overcome.

Record numbers mark day

In the Mosgiel parade in Gordon Rd are (from left) Alan Anderson (92), of Wanaka, and Gerald...

Record numbers mark day

Record crowds at Taieri services honoured the supreme sacrifices made by the area's servicemen and women, in acknowledging the devastating impact of war on the community.