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Obituary: Lauded for science work at Lauder

Gordon Keys adjusts a spectrometer used for analysing atmospheric gases at the Niwa research...

Obituary: Lauded for science work at Lauder

John Gordon Keys (known as Gordon), former leader of Lauder’s Atmospheric Research Station, was born in Palmerston North on November 9, 1930, but spent most of his childhood, including the war...

Manage My Health patients still in dark over security breach

Manage My Health patients still in dark over security breach

Patients whose health records have been stolen in the Manage My Health ransomware attack are struggling to get any information.

Border agent shoots two people in Portland, Oregon

FBI agents work next to an evidence truck outside Adventist Hospital after the shooting incident...

Border agent shoots two people in Portland, Oregon

A US immigration agent shot and wounded a man and a woman in Portland, Oregon, leading officials to call for calm.

Blaze engulfs Auckland building during firefighter strike

A large fire at a business in Pakuranga in Auckland. Photo: EAST SKATE CLUB / SUPPLIED

Blaze engulfs Auckland building during firefighter strike

A building in Auckland's Pakuranga was destroyed by a blaze in the midst of a firefighters' strike today.

Homicide investigation after baby dies in Auckland

Homicide investigation after baby dies in Auckland

A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a baby boy in Auckland.

One Nation hits historic high in bombshell poll

Pauline Hanson's One Nation hits historic high in bombshell poll

Right-wing minor party One Nation' s popularity has skyrocketed with Australian voters to tie it with the coalition for the first time.

Overgrown roundabout seen as crash risk and fire hazard

A busy Christchurch roundabout is used by more than 10,00 vehicles a day, but many motorists say its overgrown vegetation is a crash risk - and a fire hazard.

Another wanted man sought in Dunedin

Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of David John Te’o. Photo: NZ Police

Another wanted man sought in Dunedin

Police are seeking information on another wanted man most recently believed to be in Dunedin.

End of an era: 'Matinee Idle' hosts sign off

Phil O'Brien (left) and Simon Morris finished their 21-year run as hosts of Matinee Idle today....

End of an era: 'Matinee Idle' hosts sign off

As the pair leading the show bid farewell, they leave listeners with a final poignant theme: "AI has won. We've done our best".

Three missing amid Victoria bushfire carnage

Properties have been lost in the Longwood fire. Photo: Tatong CFA/Facebook

Three missing amid Victoria bushfire carnage

Three people are missing in central Victoria and many properties have been destroyed as out-of-control bushfires escalate in catastrophic hot and windy conditions.

Astronaut medical issue forces early return

The International Space Station is a permanently crewed orbit laboratory. Photo: Getty Images

Astronaut medical issue forces early return

A "serious medical condition" with a crew member on the International Space Station has led NASA to initiate the first emergency return in the orbiting lab's 25-year history.

Ex-mayoral hopeful arrested at Venezuela protest

Graham Bloxham is arrested by police. Photo: RNZ

Ex-mayoral hopeful arrested at Venezuela protest

Three people, including former Wellington mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham, have been arrested at a Venezuela solidarity protest.

'Compassionate and smart': Daughter's tribute to Jules Radich

The daughter of former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich has remembered her dad as "cool, compassionate and smart" at a packed funeral in Dunedin this afternoon.

Signs and letters taken from national war memorial

Letters have been stolen from signage at the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. Photo: Supplied

Signs and letters taken from national war memorial

Damaged signs had been a gift from France to NZ representing the friendship forged between the nations after World War 1.

Noah stopping it: NZ's most popular boys' name continues reign

Noah stopping it: NZ's most popular boys' name continues reign

The most popular baby names of 2025 have been announced, with the previous year's monikers holding firm at the top.

Govt u-turn on prescription fee policy

The Pharmacy Guild believes the change will ensuring more affordable access for patients to...

Govt u-turn on prescription fee policy

People will now only need to pay a $5 fee once for new 12-month prescriptions.

Dunedin duo's checkpoint seat swap foiled by police

Dunedin duo's checkpoint seat swap foiled by police

Two Dunedin men attempting a classic switcheroo by quickly swapping seats while approaching a drink driving checkpoint failed to bamboozle police.

Hastings set to be hottest spot, more heat alerts issued

Hastings is in for a scorcher and could reach as high as 34°C, while heat alerts have been issued for parts of the North and South islands.

Dunedin eviction sparks door kicking and throat-cutting threats

Police were called after a man was given the notice to leave his High St accommodation. Photo:...

Dunedin eviction sparks door kicking and throat-cutting threats

A Dunedin man evicted from his room in a shared house allegedly threatened to ‘‘cut’’ his housemates' throats after being given a deadline of a day to clear out.

Passengers stuck for 15 hours after ferry ramp fails

The Connemara ferry's ramp was fixed in Wellington this morning. Photo: RNZ

Passengers stuck for 15 hours after ferry ramp fails

Passengers were stuck on a Bluebridge ferry for 15 hours due to a problem with a ramp.

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