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Proposals sought for Chateau Tongariro restoration

The Chateau Tongariro has been sitting empty since it was closed in February 2023. Photo:...

Proposals sought for Chateau Tongariro restoration

The government is seeking proposals from operators to restore and operate the historic Chateau Tongariro hotel in the central North Island at the base of Mt Ruapehu.

Trump vows no more attacks by Israel on Iran gas field

Smoke and fire rise near Iran's South Pars gas field on Wednesday. Image: Social Media/via Reuters

Trump vows no more attacks by Israel on Iran gas field

US President Donald Trump says an angry Israel "violently lashed out" and attacked Iran's major gas field.

$90k compo 'insulting', says Dilworth abuse survivor

Police announced the arrests today. Photo / Getty Images

$90k compo 'insulting', says Dilworth abuse survivor

A survivor of abuse by a housemaster at an Auckland boarding school says a $90,000 redress offer is insultingly small.

McCaw home sold for 'more than $3.6m'

Gemma and Richie McCaw. Photo: Instagram

McCaw home sold for 'more than $3.6m'

Richie and Gemma McCaw have sold their Christchurch home for an undisclosed amount at auction.

PM's electorate office targeted in minerals protest

The Prime Minister's electoral office in Botany today. Photo: supplied

PM's electorate office targeted in minerals protest

Pictures of US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, and US flags have been plastered on Luxon's electorate office in Auckland.

One dead after Swiss ski gondola crashes

A gondola cabin lies in snow after crashing at a ski resort in Engelberg. Photo: Polizei...

One dead after Swiss ski gondola crashes

One person has died after a cable car cabin at a Swiss ski resort crashed down a snowy mountainside during strong winds.

Ong faces pay cut amid conduct allegations

Ong faces pay cut amid conduct allegations

A pay cut could be coming for embattled Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong, while he also faces code of conduct proceedings.

New Christchurch stadium to open doors to public

One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha. Photo: CCC

New Christchurch stadium to open doors to public

The gates to Christchurch's new $683 million stadium will be opened up to about 15,000 members of the public during a free community open day on May 2.

'All bets are off' over petrol prices: AA

'All bets are off' over petrol prices: AA

There is huge uncertainty on the price of petrol in New Zealand following Israel's attack on the world's largest natural gasfield in Pars overnight, AA is warning.

UK races to contain meningitis outbreak after two deaths

People queue to receive vaccinations at the Sports centre on the University of Kent campus,...

UK races to contain meningitis outbreak after two deaths

Britain will roll out meningitis vaccines to uni students in southeast England after an "unprecedented" outbreak of the disease killed two people while the number of new cases jumped to 20.

Rescue plane for NZers in Middle East returning home empty

An RNZAF Hercules departing for the Middle East from Whenuapai Air Base in Auckland. Photo:...

Rescue plane for NZers in Middle East returning home empty

The second of two military planes sent to rescue New Zealanders stranded by the Middle East war is returning home because it's not needed.

Host families open doors to homeless teens

Sue and Tony Kerr, host family for The Safety Net. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

Host families open doors to homeless teens

When Auckland couple Sue and Tony Kerr first opened their door to a homeless teenager as part of an organised programme to shelter young people in crisis, they were nervous about how it would go.

Jetstar plane swerved off runway after pilot accidentally hit 'full power'

A plane slid off the runway in Christchurch. Photo: Supplied / JJ Green

Jetstar plane swerved off runway after pilot accidentally hit 'full power'

A Jetstar plane swerved off the runway after landing at Christchurch because the pilot accidentally put the thrust lever on to full power causing the plane to accelerate, investigators...

Iran threatens Gulf energy targets after huge gas field is struck

QatarEnergy's liquefied natural gas production facilities, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran...

Iran threatens Gulf energy targets after huge gas field is struck

Iran's huge Pars gas field was hit on Wednesday, a major escalation in the US-Israeli war, prompting Tehran to announce it would respond with attacks on oil and gas targets throughout the Gulf.

Canadian vigilante flies to NZ to expose alleged sex predator

A Waikato man (left) was confronted by the Herald at his home on Wednesday after a video emerged...

Canadian vigilante flies to NZ to expose alleged sex predator

Police have launched an investigation after a Waikato man was allegedly caught sending inappropriate photos and a video to a 13-year-old girl.

‘Trooper’ in setback after cancer returns

Just one year after ringing a bell marking the end of his cancer treatment, Noah Dobier, of Dunedin, is facing more aggressive intervention to rid him of the disease.

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Demand placing pressure on diesel supply

Challenge McFarlanes Tyre manager Lang Inder welcomes more fuel after unprecedented demand ran...

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Demand placing pressure on diesel supply

Diesel pumps are running dry across Otago and contractors are ramping up their prices to cover skyrocketing fuel costs.

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By-election candidate triggered bomb scare

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By-election candidate triggered bomb scare

A man whose actions triggered a bomb scare at a council is standing in the Dunedin City Council by-election.

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Art, composition fellowships returning

University of Otago 2026 Caroline Plummer Fellow in Community Dance Jeremy Beck and Robert Burns...

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Art, composition fellowships returning

After a 12-month hiatus in the Frances Hodgkins visual art and Mozart composition fellowships, the University of Otago has announced they will be resuming next year.

Rural health push can do more: study

"More medical students need opportunities to be exposed to rural medicine, as we’ve found those...

Rural health push can do more: study

Rural health professional programmes are successfully getting more doctors into rural medical practices, but research has found the programmes need to be expanded.

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