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Astronaut shares space stories
Just when Michael Lopez-Alegria was winding down for retirement, the former record-breaking Nasa astronaut found himself in the hot seat again, preparing humans for future space flight.
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Joy of reunion interrupted by fight
Joy of reunion interrupted by fight
Police were in attendance at a Castle St block party yesterday called "High School Reunion Day" after reports of a fight breaking out.
And then there were none
And then there were none
The 58 broadleaf shrubs planted at Queens Gardens by Dunedin man Steve Macknight were removed yesterday morning.
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Brick-by-brick magnificent models materialise
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Brick-by-brick magnificent models materialise
A Lego F1 track, complete with moving cars and miniature crashes, earned a Dunedin brother and sister building-duo top prize at a celebration of the timeless brick.
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Campers extricated as flooding hits
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Campers extricated as flooding hits
Emergency services were called on to extricate 18 people trapped by flooding at Waiora Scout Camp yesterday.
Guns seized in crackdown on sovereign citizens
Guns seized in crackdown on sovereign citizens
The deaths of two police officers in Victoria have prompted a major crackdown on so-called "sovereign citizens" with guns in another jurisdiction.
Roofs lifted as tornado strikes near Whakatāne
Roofs lifted as tornado strikes near Whakatāne
Fire and Emergency says several homes have been damaged by a tornado in the Bay of Plenty on Sunday afternoon.
Meth-addled man steals $15k firearms collection
Meth-addled man steals $15k firearms collection
A man was in the grips of a methamphetamine addiction when he broke into a relative's home and stole their firearms collection worth nearly $15,000.
Thousands of teens to lose Jobseeker benefit
Thousands of teens to lose Jobseeker benefit
Parents earning more than $65,000 must support their 18-19-year-old children, with the government tightening eligibility for Jobseeker benefits.
Israel accused of mistreating Greta Thunberg
Israel accused of mistreating Greta Thunberg
Activists detained by Israel for taking part in a flotilla seeking to deliver aid to Gaza allege that Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg was mistreated during her detention.
One seriously hurt in central city crash
One seriously hurt in central city crash
A person is in a serious condition following a car crash in central Dunedin this morning.
Kiwis detained in Israel get consular support
Kiwis detained in Israel get consular support
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed a consular partner has been in contact with the New Zealanders detained in Israel.
Unexplained Christchurch death a 'perplexing case'
Unexplained Christchurch death a 'perplexing case'
Police say the unexplained death of a man in Christchurch is a "perplexing case", as they appeal for information from the public.
One dead, four injured in Bay of Plenty crash
One dead, four injured in Bay of Plenty crash
One person has died and four others are injured after a crash in the Bay of Plenty this morning.
Dozens killed in Gaza despite Trump's call to halt bombing
Dozens killed in Gaza despite Trump's call to halt bombing
Dozens were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza on Saturday, local health officials said, despite a demand from US President Donald Trump for Israel to stop the bombing.
One seriously hurt in Christchurch assault
One seriously hurt in Christchurch assault
A person has been hospitalised after a serious assault in Christchurch yesterday evening.
Te Pāti Māori MP named as one of the world's 'most influential rising stars'
Te Pāti Māori MP named as one of the world's 'most influential rising stars'
Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke has been recognised by Time magazine as one of "the world's most influential rising stars".
Police investigating sudden death in Christchurch
Police investigating sudden death in Christchurch
Christchurch police are investigating a sudden death in the central suburb of Beckenham.
NZ modern slavery victims estimated at 8000: report
NZ modern slavery victims estimated at 8000: report
An anti-trafficking expert says the idea that only 31 people are trafficked each year in New Zealand is very unlikely, given that an estimate puts modern slavery here at 8000 victims.
NZ international sportsman fined, disqualified for drink driving
NZ international sportsman fined, disqualified for drink driving
An international Kiwi sportsman was caught drink-driving after he strayed from his usual course of paying for a ride after a night’s drinking.