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    Charlie Kirk puts on a MAGA hat during the AmericaFest 2024 conference in Phoenix, Arizona in...

    Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot at event in Utah

    US right-wing activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk has been shot at an event in Utah. A suspect is in custody.

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    Warning more job losses possible at Otago Polytech

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    Warning more job losses possible at Otago Polytech

    The tertiary institutions’ financial watchdog has hinted at further job losses for Otago Polytechnic if it wishes to remain autonomous next year.

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    Beating the streets way to connect

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    Beating the streets way to connect

    A Dunedin woman went walkabout one day and has seemingly never stopped.

    Calling halt after nearly 40 years of delivering ‘ODT’

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    Calling halt after nearly 40 years of delivering ‘ODT’

    A Dunedin paper boy is calling it a day after nearly 40 years of helping keep his neighbourhood in the loop.

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    Candidates grilled at uni event

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    Candidates grilled at uni event

    Dunedin mayoral candidates were put on the spot with quick-fire questions and audience interaction at the University of Otago last night.

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    Preparation under way for Games next year

    With under six months until they start, the Masters Games are coming into view.

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    Lotto 2515

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    Vigil held in remembrance of Nepali protest deaths

    Nepal "Gen Z protest" solidarity vigil organiser Ashik Banstola with a flyer grieving those who...

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    Vigil held in remembrance of Nepali protest deaths

    The Nepali community in Dunedin is feeling devastated and helpless after seeing violence unfold at what started as a peaceful protest in their homeland.

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    Celebrating the moment

    Dean Jones plays traditional Japanese music on the koto while Victoria Pryde celebrates hanami, the traditional Japanese custom of enjoying the temporary beauty of blossoms. 

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    Aim to improve health system

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    Aim to improve health system

    Changing public policy to improve New Zealand’s health system may sound like a very tall order, if not just a dream in the present economic climate.

    Man installed siren hoping to be 'good Samaritain'

    The man illegally held on to an ambulance light and siren given to him by Hato Hone St John for...

    Man installed siren hoping to be 'good Samaritain'

    The Tauranga man wanted to activate ambulance lights and siren installed in his car if he came across an accident or fallen tree, a court was told.

    Apprentice Challenge win came down to the wire

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    Apprentice Challenge win came down to the wire

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    Decision to extradite Kim Dotcom ruled legal

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    Decision to extradite Kim Dotcom ruled legal

    Embattled internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom's latest attempt to block his extradition to the US has failed.

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    Fifth weka sighting in city spurs theory

    A weka heads into the tussock that lines Second Beach Rd in St Clair at the weekend. PHOTO:...

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    Fifth weka sighting in city spurs theory

    If weka do establish a population in Dunedin, that story is starting now, a Dunedin ornithologist says.

    Searcher claims he saw fugitive dad three times

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    Searcher claims he saw fugitive dad three times

    A Taupō man who spent almost 1000 hours looking for Tom Phillips is convinced he saw the fugitive father three times during his search.

    Tearful teacher says children were 'adored'

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    Tearful teacher says children were 'adored'

    Mary Robertson said Yuna Jo was "beautifully behaved" and that Minu Jo was a "joyful bubbling boy".

    Stadium boss 'confident' of major events next year

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    Stadium boss 'confident' of major events next year

    Following concerns there are no shows booked at Forsyth Barr Stadium for the next 12 months, southerners are being assured a string of artists will be announced from November.

    White House supports analysis of alleged Trump signature

    The release of the birthday letter and other documents involving Jeffrey Epstein have brought...

    White House supports analysis of alleged Trump signature

    The White House is supporting forensic analysis of the signature on a letter purportedly given by Donald Trump to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that Trump's aides say isn't the president's.

    Phillips family 'disturbed' documentary being made

    The production crew in Marokopa. Photo: RNZ

    Phillips family 'disturbed' documentary being made

    The crew led by Dame Julie Christie has been given exclusive access and followed the hunt for the fugitive dad for over a year, it has been revealed.

    Poland shoots down Russian drones over its airspace

    Polish fighter jets flying in formation in 2023. File photo: Getty Images

    Poland shoots down Russian drones over its airspace

    Poland's military says it scrambled air defences to shoot down Russian drones after they crossed from neighbouring Ukraine, the first time in the Ukraine war that Warsaw has engaged Russian assets in its airspace.
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