Woman critical after shark attack at Sydney beach
Updated 3.50 pm
A woman is fighting for life following a shark attack at one of Australia's busiest beaches.
Fog hits dozens of flights at Auckland Airport
Fog hits dozens of flights at Auckland Airport
Fog restrictions at Auckland Airport have been lifted after a morning of disruption.
British PM rejects 'lost authority', vows to fight on
British PM rejects 'lost authority', vows to fight on
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejected the idea that he has lost authority in his role, and says he will fight to keep his job.
Woman flew from China to carry out NZTA text scam
Woman flew from China to carry out NZTA text scam
A 26-year-old Chinese national flew to New Zealand to carry out a road toll text scam, using victims’ stolen card details to buy items valued at nearly $90,000.
One dead, three hurt in Canterbury crash
One dead, three hurt in Canterbury crash
Updated 2.10 pm
One person is dead and three people are injured, one critically, after a crash near Rangiora in Canterbury.
US, Iran peace deal draws near, reports say
US, Iran peace deal draws near, reports say
The United States and Iran signalled that an agreement to end their war was close.
Number of female prisoners expected to surge over next decade
Number of female prisoners expected to surge over next decade
The number of women serving time in prison is expected to surge 63% over the next decade, due to stronger punishments for theft.
British art giant David Hockney dead at 88
British art giant David Hockney dead at 88
British artist David Hockney, who became one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, has died at the age of 88.
Travellers return to Wellington Airport after fire disruption
Travellers return to Wellington Airport after fire disruption
Travellers left stranded following last night's fire at Wellington Airport are back this morning, trying to rebook flights and retrieve their luggage.
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300th donation marked with cake
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300th donation marked with cake
Getting to 300 blood donations has been decades in the making for one Dunedin man.
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Otago loses territory to Waikato med school
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Otago loses territory to Waikato med school
The University of Otago will keep the same number of medical placements out of its school, but lose several locations it could send them to.
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‘Dogtor Nancy’ crowned Dog of the Year
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‘Dogtor Nancy’ crowned Dog of the Year
A Dunedin dog’s ‘‘celebrity status’’ has soared to the size of a billboard after being crowned New Zealand’s top canine.
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Upward trend in council satisfaction survey
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Upward trend in council satisfaction survey
Dunedin residents’ satisfaction with the city council is on the rise, a survey suggests.
Carnival brings ‘light, music’ during darkest time
Carnival brings ‘light, music’ during darkest time
Liza Kuksa, of Queenstown, reaches up to a luminescent dragon hovering over the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival, held at First Church last night.
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Man discharged over abuse
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Man discharged over abuse
An Otago man who sexually abused two young girls he met through ties to a church has been discharged without penalty.
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New CEO keen to 'continue council's journey'
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New CEO keen to 'continue council's journey'
Dunedin’s incoming council boss says a fondness for the city and a passion for local government will serve him well in his new role.
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Survivor has perspective on ‘what is important’
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Survivor has perspective on ‘what is important’
You may not be able to control all the events that happen to you, but they say you can decide not to be reduced by them.
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Businessman held partner’s head under water
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Businessman held partner’s head under water
As a Dunedin businessman held his partner’s head underwater, wildly berating her, the woman believed ‘‘this must be it’’.
Flights disrupted after smoke at Wellington Airport
Flights disrupted after smoke at Wellington Airport
Air New Zealand flights in and out of Wellington were being held late on Friday night, after the main terminal building at the airport was evacuated.
Alarm at 'constantly pregnant' breeding dogs
Alarm at 'constantly pregnant' breeding dogs
The SPCA is calling for an end to puppy farming, which it says results in some dogs spending their entire adult lives pregnant.