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    Kiyomura Co President Kiyoshi Kimura poses with a 243kg bluefin tuna sold at auction for a record...

    Single tuna sells for record $5.6m at Tokyo fish market

    A Japanese sushi restaurant bid 510 million yen ($NZ5.64 million) for a single bluefin tuna on Monday, by far the highest price ever paid at the annual New Year auction at Tokyo's Toyosu...

    Radar to be used in search for missing tramper

    Graham Garnett, 66, intended to return on December 30. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

    Radar to be used in search for missing tramper

    Sections of Kahurangi National Park in the upper South Island will be closed while rescue teams use radar technology to search for a missing tramper.

    Woman arrested at airport after 22kg of meth found in luggage

    The woman arrived at Auckland International Airport from Singapore. File photo: RNZ

    Woman arrested at airport after 22kg of meth found in luggage

    A woman has been charged with bringing more than 20 kilograms of meth into the country in her checked luggage.

    Trump says second Venezuela strike possible

    US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from Florida to Joint...

    Trump says second Venezuela strike possible

    President Donald Trump said the US could launch a second military strike on Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.

    Warmer week of weather on way for many

    Some warm days are expected in Wanaka this week. File photo: ODT

    Warmer week of weather on way for many

    Temperatures across the country are expected to return to "more summer-like" levels this week as a spell of more settled weather moves in.

    Bomb squad called out to 'item of concern' in Christchruch

    Bomb squad called out to 'item of concern' in Christchruch

    A Christchurch street was cordoned off on Monday morning after the bomb squad was called in when an "item of concern" was found.

    Person dies in Rolleston crash

    Person dies in Rolleston crash

    One person has died after a single-vehicle crash in Canterbury this morning.

    Driver seen with open drink after crash, police say

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    Driver seen with open drink after crash, police say

    A Dunedin driver who "smelled of alcohol" was seen by a member of the public with an open beverage right after crashing into another car, police say.

    Govt commissions review into cyber security breach

    Local Government Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

    Govt commissions review into cyber security breach

    Health Minister Simeon Brown has commissioned a review by the Ministry of Health into the response to the cyber security breach involving patient information on ManageMyHealth.

    Man 'caused a scene' at Octagon bar and punched officer in face: police

    Man 'caused a scene' at Octagon bar and punched officer in face: police

    A drunk man who "caused a scene" after being refused entry to a Dunedin bar ended his night by allegedly punching a police officer in the face.

    Fight over alleged stolen bottle of milk leads to 'severe injuries'

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    Fight over alleged stolen bottle of milk leads to 'severe injuries'

    A man received "severe injuries" to his face after a dispute in Dunedin over a stolen bottle of milk escalated into violence, police say.

    Road reopened after fatal Selwyn crash

    Road reopened after fatal Selwyn crash

    One person has died after a single-vehicle crash in Canterbury this morning.

    At least 30 killed in market gunman attack

    Nigeria President Bola Tinubu. Photo: Reuters

    At least 30 killed in market gunman attack

    At least 30 people were killed and several others abducted when gunmen attacked a market in Nigeria's Niger State, police said today.

    Final victims of Swiss bar fire identified

    A person stands near tributes placed outside the "Le Constellation" bar, after a deadly fire and...

    Final victims of Swiss bar fire identified

    All 40 people who died in the New Year's Eve bar fire in Switzerland have been identified, police said today.

    US operation against Maduro 'illegal': Clark

    Helen Clark. Photo: Getty Images

    US operation against Maduro 'illegal': Clark

    There is no doubt that Donald Trump's attack on Venezuela was illegal, former prime minister and UN leader Helen Clark says.

    Search for missing tramper near Lake Ōhau

    Connor Purvis. Photo: NZ Police

    Search for missing tramper near Lake Ōhau

    A large search for a missing tramper near Lake Ōhau is set to resume this morning.

    Venezuela govt remains united behind Maduro

    Demonstrators celebrate after US President Trump said the US has struck Venezuela and captured...

    Venezuela govt remains united behind Maduro

    A top Venezuelan official declared on Sunday that the country's government would stay unified behind President Nicolas Maduro.

    Woman waited over 11 hours at ED, not seen by doctor

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    Woman waited over 11 hours at ED, not seen by doctor

    Health New Zealand has apologised to a woman who spent 11-and-a-half hours at Wellington Hospital's emergency department, but was never seen by a doctor.

    Patients at risk of identity theft, extortion, experts say

    Photo: ODT files.

    Patients at risk of identity theft, extortion, experts say

    Thousands of patients caught up in the ManageMyHealth ransomware attack could be at risk of identity theft or extortion, cyber security experts are warning.

    Holiday road toll well down on previous years

    Photo: Getty Images

    Holiday road toll well down on previous years

    The holiday road toll stands provisionally at seven deaths, police say, well down on the 15 deaths last year and 22 deaths in 2024.
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