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Strait repeat could still be on the cards

Tūhura Otago Museum board chairman and University of Otago physics professor David Hutchinson...

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Strait repeat could still be on the cards

Despite nursing aches and pains, a bad sunburn and quite a ‘‘nasty’’ bit of chafing yesterday, David Hutchinson is not ruling out another attempt at swimming across Cook Strait.

Taskforce on course to de-rock Hancock

Taskforce on course to de-rock Hancock

Taskforce Green members pick up rocks in Hancock Park, near St Kilda Beach, yesterday.

Family’s numbers pay dividends

The man purchased his ticket from Bell Block Supermarket in New Plymouth, and is the 17th person...

Family’s numbers pay dividends

Using the same Lotto numbers for years has finally paid off for an Otago family who are $5.3million richer after a Powerball jackpot win.

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Med school’s high risk no surprise: Hernandez

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Med school’s high risk no surprise: Hernandez

An opposition MP says he is not surprised the controversial Waikato medical school project has been classed as ‘‘high risk’’ by the government’s financial advisers.

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Rise in stabbings and gunshot wounds in South

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Rise in stabbings and gunshot wounds in South

A rise in stabbing and gunshot wounds in the South has contributed to a ‘‘record’’ demand for ambulances and paramedics.

'NZ stands with you': Vigil held for landslide victims

People gather at the site of the community vigil at Coronation Park in Tauranga. Photo: RNZ

'NZ stands with you': Vigil held for landslide victims

More than 1000 people have attended a community vigil at Coronation Park in Tauranga this evening in the wake of the Mt Maunganui landslide.

Plant stench draws hundreds of complaints

Diggers working at the burnt-out Bromley wastewater treatment plant in June 2022. Photo:...

Wastewater plant stench draws hundreds of complaints in four days

A putrid stench lingering in Christchurch's eastern suburbs from the city's wastewater treatment plant is expected to persist for at least another week.

Govt announces two new specialist schools

Education Minister Erica Stanford, flanked by Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick and Finance Minister...

Govt announces two new specialist schools for children with high needs

The government has announced funding for two news specialist schools, catering for children with high needs and disabilities.

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Masters Games multi-medallist has no plans to slow down

Carole Evans, of Mosgiel, is hoping to add a couple more Masters Games medals to her collection....

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Masters Games multi-medallist has no plans to slow down

A Mosgiel octogenarian who has never missed a Masters Games has more medals than years to her name — and is hoping to add a couple more to the collection next month.

Swedish landslide victim 'loved New Zealand'

Second Mount Maunganui landslide victim formally identified

A 20-year-old Swedish tourist is the second victim of the fatal Mount Maunganui landslide to be formally identified.

Peninsula on verge of being possum-free

Handler Jonah Kitto-Verhoef and his possum detection dog Scout are often the first deployed into...

Peninsula on verge of being possum-free

Conservationists expect to officially declare the Otago Peninsula possum-free soon and put more pest species in their sights.

'Huge challenges' to reconnect communities after storms: PM

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

'Huge challenges' to reconnect communities after storms: PM

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has indicated reconnecting some isolated North Island communities could take up to six months.

Charles doco shows life as nature campaigner

King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted the premiere at Windsor Castle. Photo: Reuters

Charles doco shows life as nature campaigner

King Charles has hosted the first film premiere at a royal palace - a documentary chronicling his lifetime work of championing nature.

Community spirit

My 9-year-old had a very community minded idea for her last school holiday day.

Next attack 'far worse', Trump warns Iran

US President Donald Trump has urged Iran to come to the table and make a deal on nuclear weapons or the next US attack would be far worse. Tehran responded with a threat to strike back.

Massive IT outage at North Island hospitals blamed on govt cuts

Massive IT outage at North Island hospitals blamed on govt cuts

The PSA is blaming a massive IT outage at hospitals in Auckland and Northland on cuts to Health NZ's digital team.

Springsteen releases Minneapolis protest song

Bruce Springsteen has been a critic of President Donald Trump in both his terms. PHOTO:...

Springsteen releases Minneapolis protest song

LISTEN🔉: Bruce Springsteen has released a protest song honouring Minneapolis residents killed in what he called the "state of terror" visited on the city by immigration raids.

Search for wanted man has NSW towns on edge

Julian Ingram remains on the run after allegedly fatally shooting three people. File photo

Search for alleged triple killer has NSW towns on edge

Suspicion and tensions are high in a widespread regional area as the search for an alleged triple killer enters a second week.

Mixed signals as Minneapolis remains on edge

A vigil was held in Washington DC for Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by federal immigration...

Mixed signals as Minneapolis remains on edge

US President Donald Trump has warned Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey he is "playing with fire" for insisting that local police would refrain from enforcing federal immigration laws.

Motorcyclist dead after Canterbury highway crash

A motorcyclist is dead after a crash with a car on a Canterbury highway today.

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