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    Donald Trump has threatened that "a whole civilization will die tonight" as Iran showed no sign of accepting his ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz.

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    The controversial axing of a trusted Dunedin needle-exchange service has led to a rise in needle reuse in the city’s drug community, a new report has found.

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    Air NZ makes further cuts, changes to southern flights

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    Air NZ makes further cuts, changes to southern flights

    More cuts are set to hit flights in the South as rising fuel costs continue to affect the national carrier.

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    Mayor urges careful speech

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    Mayor urges careful speech

    Dunedin's mayor has again cautioned councillors to be careful about how they speak about city council staff.

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    30-year employee there to see OceanaGold NYSE listing

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    30-year employee there to see OceanaGold NYSE listing

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    Fuel prices giving bike shops a boost

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    A well-curated relationship between a gallery and two art collectors has resulted one of New Zealand’s most significant private collections of contemporary art being bestowed on Dunedin.

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    ‘Do-it-yourself’ road safety markings ‘unsafe’

    A ‘home-made’’ approach to road safety in one Mosgiel street is putting people at risk, a local representative says.

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    Maersk Rio Bravo berthed at Port Chalmers yesterday. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

    Generator noise blasts port as ship loads up

    The large container ship Maersk Rio Bravo was parked up at Port Chalmers yesterday, filling its space with more exports and could be both seen and heard.

    Boil water notice continues after E coli found

    Boil water notice continues after E coli found

    A boil-water notice for thousands of Auckland homes is still in force after E. coli was found.

    House catches fire as fatal crash brings down powerlines

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    House catches fire as fatal crash brings down powerlines

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    Wellington City’s residential rates have more than doubled since 2012, according to a report. ...

    Rates double as city ranks among NZ’s least affordable

    Wellington City’s residential rates have more than doubled since 2012, making them among the highest and least affordable in the country, a new council-commissioned report says.

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    Where's my Wi-Fi? Man discovered modem burglary when internet died

    An internet-surfing householder discovered he was being burgled after a thief unplugged and took his Wi-Fi modem in another room.

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    Aim to uncover fish toxin secrets

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    Aim to uncover fish toxin secrets

    Fish have long been known as a source of high-quality protein, essential omega-3 fatty acids, and various vitamins and minerals vital for heart and brain health.

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    Hooked on fishing

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    Opponents vow to halt controversial Hawke's Bay dam project

    The proposed site for the dam project.

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    Diesel prices set to surge over $4 a litre

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    Diesel prices set to surge over $4 a litre

    Motorists using diesel are being warned to expect to see its price lift over $4 a litre this week.
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