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Lawsuit challenging Trump's energy policies dismissed

Donald Trump's focus on tariffs has rattled investor, consumer and business confidence&nbsp...

Lawsuit challenging Trump's energy policies dismissed

A federal judge in Montana has thrown out a lawsuit by youth activists seeking to block US President Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel energy policies.

Albatross colony soars to record season

A Royal Albatross/toroa plays up for the camera at Taiaroa Head. This was the most successful...

Albatross colony soars to record season

It has been a bumper season for toroa/northern royal albatross this season, as the last of the chicks has set off from Pukekura/Taiaroa Head on new adventures.

'Extraordinary': Cop fought man in burning garage while boots were ablaze

Sergeant Richard Bracey and Constable Friederike Faber were honoured at the annual Police...

'Extraordinary': Cop fought man in burning garage while boots were ablaze

A police officer who fought to restrain a man in a burning garage while his boots were ablaze is one of a pair who been given awards for their actions that night.

Police probe continues into six-vehicle SH1 crash

Police probe continues into six-vehicle Canterbury highway crash

Police say the circumstances of a six-vehicle nose-to-tail crash on State Highway 1 in Canterbury last week remain under investigation.

Murder trial hears emotional 111 call

A woman burst into tears as a 111 operator told her to move towards David Bridgwater’s body and put him on his back as he lay dying on a Christchurch street.

Aid trucks roll into Gaza as Hamas hands over more hostage bodies

Trucks carry aid for Palestinians, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Khan...

Aid trucks roll into Gaza as Hamas hands over more hostage bodies

Aid trucks rolled into Gaza and Israel resumed preparations to open the main Rafah crossing as Hamas handed over more bodies of dead hostage

Central Otago Intermediate Schools golf competition

From left, Theo Eley, Archie McNally, Vinny Kitto, Quade Kitto

Central Otago Intermediate Schools golf competition

Six teams from across Central Otago came together at Dunstan Golf Club in Clyde, to compete in a 9 hole ambrose tournament in teams of four on Monday, October 13.

Mother's shock at IRD taking $1000 a week from account

Mother's shock at IRD taking $1000 a week from account

How much is it reasonable for Inland Revenue to take from an account to recover debt?

Watch: ODT Class Act 2025

The ODT Class Act awards celebrate the excellence of young people in the southern region.

'Like a bomb': Small town woken by mystery explosions

Mystery surrounds what could be causing the noise waking many residents of Cambridge. Photo:...

'Like a bomb': Small town woken by mystery explosions

Residents in a Waikato town are having their sleep disturbed by midnight explosions.

Simeon Brown says doctors' strike crosses 'ethical line'

Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro

Simeon Brown says doctors' strike crosses 'ethical line'

Health Minister Simeon Brown has come out firing at the senior doctors' annual conference, accusing them of "crossing an ethical line" with industrial action that was hurting patients.