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Dunedinites gather to welcome 2026

Skies clear as young and old gather for Dunedin New Year's Eve celebrations

Dunedin experienced something akin to four seasons in one day on New Year’s Eve — but at least it remained dry for most of the evening's festivities.

Man dead, teen missing after boat capsizes at popular beach

Palm Beach in Sydney. Photo: Getty Images

Man dead, teen missing after boat capsizes at popular beach

A man has died and a teenage boy is missing after a boat capsized near a popular beach area.

Taiwan remains on alert as China pulls back on drills

Screenshot from video released by Eastern Theatre Command of China's People's Liberation Army ...

Taiwan remains on alert as China pulls back on drills

Taiwan stayed on high alert today after China staged massive military drills around the island the previous day, keeping its emergency maritime response centre running, the head of the...

Health portal cyber breach investigated

Health portal cyber breach investigated

The personal health portal ManageMyHealth has identified a cyber security breach.

NZ not part of statement warning of deteriorating Gaza situation

Displaced Palestinians trying to carry on with their daily lives under harsh conditions amid the...

NZ not part of statement warning of deteriorating Gaza situation

New Zealand has not joined an international statement warning the humanitarian situation in Gaza is rapidly deteriorating.

Former Premier League footballer jailed over academic fraud

Former Premier League footballer jailed over academic fraud

Former English Premier League player and Egypt international Ramadan Sobhi has been sentenced to one year in prison in connection with an academic fraud case.

Trump enters election year with big wins, and headwinds

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

Trump enters election year with big wins, and headwinds

US President Donald Trump stormed back into office with a policy blitz that expanded presidential power and reshaped America's relations with the world. But it has come at a steep cost

Road re-opens after Rakaia Bridge crash

The road has re-opened after a crash that blocked State Highway 1 on the Rakaia Bridge this afternoon.

Hastings woman 'killed in unique way': police

Police are continuing their investigation into the killing of Teishallia Te Paea. Photo: Supplied...

Hastings woman 'killed in unique way': police

Police investigating the murder of a Hastings woman in October say the killing was committed "in a unique way".

One dead, one seriously hurt after crash near Kaikōura

One dead, one seriously hurt after crash near Kaikōura

One person is dead and another seriously injured after a crash that has left State Highway 1 partially blocked north of Kaikōura.

Aussies urged to celebrate New Year amid heightened security

The traditional fireworks will illuminate the Sydney Harbour Bridge at midnight. File photo: Getty

Aussies urged to celebrate New Year amid heightened security

Hope instead of hate will be the focus for Australians as they prepare to ring in the new year at live sites across the country.

One dead in overnight crash in Waikato

Police were called to the crash on Highsted Rd last night. Photo: Supplied

One dead in overnight crash in Waikato

One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Waikato early today.

Thieves make off with millions in German bank vault heist

A hole gapes in a wall after thieves drilled into the vault of a Sparkasse savings bank in...

Thieves make off with millions in German bank vault heist

Thieves drilled their way into the vault of a German retail bank and made off with at least 10 million euros' worth of money and valuables from customers' deposit boxes.