Finding missing tramper involved 'huge amount of luck'
Two people who stumbled upon a tramper missing for almost three weeks in the upper South Island were in the right place at the right time.
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Luxon invited to join Trump's Gaza 'board of peace'
Luxon invited to join Trump's Gaza 'board of peace'
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been invited to join US President Donald Trump's 'board of peace' for Gaza as the White House tries to push beyond the ceasefire.
EU and Britain against taking of Greenland
EU and Britain against taking of Greenland
The EU and Britain are committed to uphold the sovereignty of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark, EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says.
SH2 expected to be closed for several weeks after slips
SH2 expected to be closed for several weeks after slips
State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge is expected to remain closed for several weeks.
High-speed trains derail in Spain
High-speed trains derail in Spain
At least 21 people have been killed after a high-speed train derailed and smashed into another oncoming train in southern Spain, police have confirmed.
Summer spurs insect invasions in Canterbury
Summer spurs insect invasions in Canterbury
It is the busiest time of year for Canterbury pest controller Darryl Knauf, as ant and fly infestations increase over summer.
Woman became 'aggressive' at officers after crash
Woman became 'aggressive' at officers after crash
An allegedly drunk Dunedin woman assaulted officers after crashing at a roundabout while on a morning drive, police say.
PM to deliver State of Nation speech
PM to deliver State of Nation speech
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will outline his plan for the year ahead and NZ's future in a State of the Nation speech in Auckland.
Ban on rock pool harvesting considered
Ban on rock pool harvesting considered
The government is making moves to stop people stripping rock pools of sealife in north Auckland.
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City-wide armed manhunt ends in arrests
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City-wide armed manhunt ends in arrests
Jason Allan got two surprise calls from the police this week.
Heroic teens save mate's life after shark attack
Heroic teens save mate's life after shark attack
Heroic actions by three teenagers have likely saved the life of their mate, after he sustained critical injuries in a shark attack in Australia.
Man dies after being in geothermal water
Man dies after being in geothermal water
A man has died after being pulled out of the water in a geothermal area in Rotorua.
Abuse in Care: Low prosecution rate
Abuse in Care: Low prosecution rate
Warning: disturbing content. Police have prosecuted fewer than one in 10 of the cases referred from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care.
Ministry error nearly cut school year short
Ministry error nearly cut school year short
A Ministry of Education error nearly cut the 2027 school year short by a single day.
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Thousands at annual gala day: ‘This is Brighton and it’s got a heart’
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Thousands at annual gala day: ‘This is Brighton and it’s got a heart’
Brighton's community spirit was on full display as the seaside town’s annual gala day notched up 30 years with a bumper crowd.
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Navy Park group’s dreams now reality
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Navy Park group’s dreams now reality
Face painting, volleyball, balloon animals and a sausage sizzle were all on the agenda as the reopening of a beloved Dunedin park was celebrated.
Old boat, new tricks
Old boat, new tricks
Despite being 65 years old, Norwegian folkboat Valkyr continued to be a strong contender in the Otago Yacht Club’s Principal Day races in the upper Otago Harbour on Saturday.
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Monster lily steals the show
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Monster lily steals the show
A self-proclaimed "bit of a gardener" managed to swoop first place in her category, and second overall, in a lily show after growing a massive flower that towered over the competition.
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Father fears release poses danger
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Father fears release poses danger
The father of murdered Dunedin woman Sophie Elliott fears the man who killed his daughter could soon be free — and that another family could pay the price.
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Councillor’s claim on CEO’s presence disputed
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Councillor’s claim on CEO’s presence disputed
A Dunedin councillor argued the city council’s chief executive witnessed an incident that demanded her intervention — but she may not have even been there.