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'Very calming presence': Goodall remembered fondly

The late Dame Dr Jane Goodall, during a public talk at the Regent Theatre in 2017. PHOTO: NEVILLE...

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'Very calming presence': Goodall remembered fondly

In an era of climate change, habitat destruction and species decline, world-renowned conservationist Jane Goodall managed to find a balance between being realistic about what she was up against,...

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Dunedin man jailed after threat to rob bank, stab workers

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Dunedin man jailed after threat to rob bank, stab workers

A Dunedin man has been locked up after threatening to rob a local bank and stab workers there.

Anti-sex violence scheme boost

A sexual violence prevention programme is receiving $450,000 of funding from the Otago Community Trust.

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Niche side on offer at festival

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Niche side on offer at festival

A Dunedin fishing outfit plans to offer the perfect side dish with a niche seaweed at tomorrow’s seafood festival.

Dunedin woman withdrew money before disappearance

Te Anihana Pomana was last seen in central Auckland on August 21. Photo: NZ Police

Dunedin woman withdrew money before disappearance

Police have confirmed missing Dunedin woman Te Anihana Pomana withdrew cash from her bank account before disappearing from central Auckland in August.

13 Gaza aid boats stopped as dozens sail on

Crew raise their hands after Israeli navy forces boarded the Gaza-bound vessel Florida, part of...

13 Gaza aid boats stopped as dozens sail on

Thirty boats are continuing towards Gaza despite Israeli interception, as international protests and diplomatic tensions arise.

Two killed, three hurt in Auckland house blaze

Crews were called to the blaze in Bucklands Beach just after 2.30am. IMAGE: SUPPLIED

Two killed, three hurt in Auckland house blaze

Police are investigating after two people died and three were hurt in an early morning house fire in Auckland.

Slain student's mother appeals for witnesses

Carole Whorrall (centre) attending a service in memory of Kyle at St John's Reserve in Meadowbank...

Slain student's mother appeals for witnesses

The mother of an American student fatally attacked at an Auckland bus stop wants people withholding information to contact police.

Big day for strike action coming

Allied health workers on strike in Auckland in 2022. Photo: RNZ

Big day for strike action coming

October 23 is shaping up to be New Zealand's largest strike in decades, the Council of Trade Unions says.

Driver hurt as car smashes through fence in Mosgiel

A driver was injured when their car smashed through a fence into a residential Mosgiel front yard after careening off Quarry Rd today.

Aurora puts on show across South Island

The aurora captured in Twizel. Photo: Jeff Ng / supplied

Aurora puts on show across South Island

Aurora fans have been treated to a bright display lighting up the skies, with photographers capturing the spectacle across the South Island.

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Teen wunderkind wins chess championship

Eventual champion Isabelle Ning is all concentration during one of her games at the Otago Chess...

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Teen wunderkind wins chess championship

Isabelle Ning says the key to playing chess is having fun.

Britain plans tougher settlement rules for refugees

The new proposal means permanent residence is not guaranteed and will be subject to a longer...

Britain plans tougher settlement rules for refugees

Britain will no longer automatically extend settlement and family reunion rights to migrants granted asylum, the government says, in a further effort to curb immigration.

Mushroom murderer to appeal convictions

Erin Patterson was jailed for life in September with a non-parole period of 33 years. Photo:...

Mushroom murderer to appeal convictions

Australia's mushroom murderer Erin Patterson will appeal her convictions but she has been given an extra 28 days to file the paperwork.

Trump AI videos of Democrat a joke, says Vance

The AI-generated fake video posted on President Donald Trump’s social media account depicts House...

Trump AI videos of Democrat a joke, says Vance

US Vice President JD Vance says AI-manipulated videos President Donald Trump posted on social media of House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries as a joke, dismissing complaints the videos are racist.

Kiwi teen on board intercepted Gaza flotilla ship

Kiwi teen on board intercepted Gaza flotilla ship

Organisers of a humanitarian flotilla trying to break an Israeli blockade of Gaza say all three Kiwis taking part have been detained by Israel.

Families concerned for missing Christchurch people

Police are asking for your help to find Cathryn. If you have seen her call 111 and use event...

Families concerned for missing Christchurch people

Christchurch residents are being asked to look out for a missing 44-year-old woman and two teenage girls who have not been seen for almost two weeks.

Kora to headline at Christchurch New Year’s Eve party

Renowned Aotearoa band Kora will play on New Year’s Eve at North Hagley Park. Photo: CCC

Kora to headline at Christchurch New Year’s Eve party

New Zealand band Kora will headline Christchurch's free New Year’s Eve party at Hagley Park on December 31.

Speedster spiked after road-rage abuse

Police search the spiked car yesterday. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Speedster spiked after road-rage abuse

A man who hurled abuse at a fellow motorist was arrested after a high-speed two-hour jaunt around Port Chalmers.

Two unaccounted for after Auckland house fire

Police at a cordon near the scene of the fire in Bucklands Beach. Photo: RNZ

Two unaccounted for after Auckland house fire

Two people are missing after a fire at a two-storey house in Auckland overnight, police say.

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