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Brick-by-brick magnificent models materialise

A F1 Grand Final Lego model, built by Sequoia, 9 and Cypress Hardisty, 11, with a little help...

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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

A four-wheel-drive vehicle successfully traverses a ford outside the Waiora Scout Camp at Whare...

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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

WA police have suspended or cancelled 44 gun licences in a crackdown on sovereign citizens. Photo...

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

Fenz crews from Edgecumbe and Whakatāne were attending the scene. Photo: ODT Files

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

Nathaniel Scott stole 12 weapons but police were only able to recover one Glock pistol. Photo:...

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

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Social Development Minister Louise Upston announce Jobseeker...

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

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg sits at an unknown location, after Israel intercepted the vessels...

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

Emergency services were called to Rattray St at 10.30am today after reports of a car crashing...

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

Rana Hamida, Youssef Sammour and Samuel Leason. Photo: Screenshot

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 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

Destroyed buildings in Gaza as seen from Israel. Photo: Reuters

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'

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke at the opening of Parliament. Photo: RNZ

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

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

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.

Protest urges Israeli sanctions, Palestinian statehood

Wellington mayor Tory Whanau (left), Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Yadana Saw (middle),...

Protest urges Israeli sanctions, Palestinian statehood

About 1000 people have marched from Wellington's Pukeahu War Memorial Park in the pouring rain, calling for the government to sanction Israel and recognise Palestinian statehood.

Paid parking trial on way for tourist hotspots

A packed Franz Josef Glacier car park in 2017. Photo: Department of Conservation

Paid parking trial to start soon at South Island tourist spots

The Department of Conservation expects to make $1 million from a paid car parking trial at two South Island tourist hotspots this summer.

Govt lowers free screening age for bowel cancer

Govt lowers free screening age for bowel cancer

The age for free bowel screening will drop for people in Auckland, Northland, and the South Island from Monday.

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