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‘Glamping’ at the races: taking in on-track action great cure for Christmas excess

Parker Hood, 3, of Ashburton, and Honey the dog enjoy some time in the sun together at the Boxing...

‘Glamping’ at the races: taking in on-track action great cure for Christmas excess

Christmas dinner leftovers, a bit of sunshine and some horse racing — what better way to recover from a festive hangover?

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Rest-home subject of another grievance

The Oxford Court rest home. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Rest-home subject of another grievance

Another personal grievance against management at Oxford Court rest-home has emerged, saying the complex was unsafe and it was an understatement to say bullying was a daily occurrence.

Act minister remains hands-on out on the farm

Associate agriculture minister and Act New Zealand MP Andrew Hoggard in his happy place, down on...

Act minister remains hands-on out on the farm

2026 is election year and parties are already jockeying for position.

Obituary: Clarinet teacher hit right notes

Barrie Rutledge teaches at Saturday Morning Music Classes. Photos: supplied

Obituary: Clarinet teacher hit right notes

Barrie Rutledge’s style is imprinted in Dunedin’s musical DNA.

Quds Force member killed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo Reuters

Quds Force member killed

The Israeli military said yesterday its forces killed a member of Iran’s Quds Force in Lebanon who had been involved in planning attacks from Syria and Lebanon.

Christmas around the world

People dressed in traditional Ukrainian costumes attend Christmas celebrations in Kyiv yesterday....

Christmas around the world

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Pair arrested after 'cowardly attack' on taxi driver

Pair arrested after 'cowardly attack' on taxi driver

Dunedin police have thanked the public for their help in arresting two people after a "cowardly attack" on a taxi driver on Christmas Day.

Person of interest named in Hanukkah car fire

A person of interest has been named as police investigate a suspected arson attack on a car donning a celebratory Hanukkah sign, parked outside a rabbi's home in Australia.

Pope decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza

Leo XIV delivered his first Christmas Day speech from the main balcony of St Peter's Basilica at...

Pope decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza

Pope Leo has decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon, in an unusually direct appeal.

Andrew's daughters attend Christmas service

Princess Eugenie (left) and Princess Beatrice. Photo: Reuters

Andrew's daughters attend Christmas service

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have attended the royal family's traditional Christmas Day church service, while their father Andrew, recently stripped of his titles, did not.

Body found at Piha Beach

Body found at Piha Beach

A body has been found at Piha Beach after a police helicopter joined a search for a person swept away.

Police dog recovering after fall in scalding water

A police dog seriously injured after falling into scalding geothermal water is finally getting to enjoy retirement after months of recovery - just in time for Christmas.

US carries out 'deadly strike' against ISIS in Nigeria

President Donald Trump told reporters he thought the United States could make a deal with China,...

US carries out 'deadly strike' against ISIS in Nigeria

The United States carried out an airstrike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria's government.

One killed in house fire

One killed in house fire

One person died after a house fire in New Plymouth on the morning of Christmas Eve.

Increase in tracking devices in abusive partner stalking: experts

Police have charged more than 400 people under new strangulation and suffocation laws that were...

Increase in tracking devices in abusive partner stalking: experts

Domestic violence experts warn they are seeing an alarming increase in abusive partners stalking their exes using mini tracking devices and mobile phone apps.

Teen to appear in court after Christchurch arrest

A 19-year-old man is due to appear in court today after an alleged firearms incident in Christchurch yesterday evening.

Lighting strikes on Christmas Day

Lighting strikes on Christmas Day

What started as a sunny Christmas Day in Dunedin, turned dramatic, as a lighting and hail storm moved up the harbour.

Santa's sleigh broke down

My sleigh broke down so I teamed up with New Zealand Police and the grinch to improvise.

Thousands of unwanted pressies for sale

More than 4500 unwanted Christmas presents were already on TradeMe by 8.30am on Boxing Day. Photo...

Thousands of unwanted presents up for sale

More than 4500 unwanted Christmas gifts had already been listed for sale online by 8.30am on Boxing Day, according to Trade Me.

'Really good conversation' between Zelenskyy and US negotiators

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo: Getty Images

'Really good conversation' between Zelenskyy and US negotiators

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he spoke with US delegates for about an hour on how to end the war with Russia.

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