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    Surfer bitten by sea lion at Brighton Beach

    A surfer at Brighton Beach in Dunedin got more than he bargained for when he was bitten by a sea lion this afternoon.

    Flooding damaged sewage treatment plant's 'heart and nervous system'

    Signs on Wellington's South Coast about the wastewater spill. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

    Flooding damaged sewage treatment plant's 'heart and nervous system'

    The flooding of the Moa Point sewage treatment plant damaged its ''heart and nervous system", Wellington Water says.

    Pope urges Catholics to help the oppressed

    Pope Leo washes and kisses the foot of a member of the clergy during the Holy Thursday Mass in...

    Pope urges Catholics to help the oppressed

    Pope Leo has washed the feet of 12 priests as part of a special ritual before Easter and said the action should inspire Catholics to care for those in need.

    NASA astronauts photograph Earth from orbit

    The Artemis II mission's Orion capsule leaves Earth, backlit by the sun as a crescent, on its way...

    NASA astronauts photograph Earth from orbit

    NASA's Artemis II astronauts wrapped up their first day in space by testing cameras they'll use to capture dramatic images of Earth as it slowly recedes beneath them.

    World anxious to open shipping waterway

    A police speed boat patrols the port as oil tankers and high speed crafts sit anchored at Muscat...

    World anxious to open shipping waterway

    Dozens of countries have sought ways to restart vital energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump vowed more aggressive attacks on Iran.

    Christchurch store ram-raided

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    Christchurch store ram-raided

    Christchurch police are appealing to the public for help after a store was ram-raided in the city overnight.

    Arrest after two found dead at Hamilton property

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    Arrest after two found dead at Hamilton property

    Police investigating two deaths in Hamilton East have arrested a 34-year-old man.

    Nigel Latta's widow finding her way

    Clinical psychologist Dr Natalie Flynn is the author of Smart Mothering and the co-creator (with...

    Nigel Latta's widow finding her way

    Almost six months after parenting expert Nigel Latta died of cancer, his wife clinical psychologist Dr Natalie Flynn is having more good days.

    No ODT paper on Good Friday

    No ODT paper on Good Friday

    The Otago Daily Times will not be published on Good Friday.

    Police employee took booked vehicle on camping trip

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    Police employee took booked vehicle on camping trip

    A police employee misused a police vehicle by taking it to go camping with a friend, despite it being booked for a search and rescue exercise.

    Former Highlander died with brain disease

    Shane Christie. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

    Former Highlander Shane Christie died with brain disease linked to repeated head knocks

    Former Highlander Shane Christie had advanced chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died, a post-mortem examination has revealed.

    Missing Dunedin primary school boys found

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    Missing Dunedin primary school boys found

    Two Dunedin primary school boys who went missing today have been found, the school says.

    Interislander delays expected to be over by weekend

    The Interislander website showed delays of up to three hours and 45 minutes for ferries departing...

    Interislander delays expected to be over by weekend

    KiwiRail says higher than usual freight and passenger numbers are leading to delays on Interislander ferries.

    Police sniff out cannabis dealer's plan

    The results of the study showed prohibition was not working. Photo: Getty Images

    Police sniff out cannabis dealer's plan

    An alleged dealer on a cannabis run to Invercargill was busted after police smelled the scent of marijuana wafting from his car.

    Trump vows to bring Iran 'back to the Stone Ages'

    US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation about the Iran war from the White...

    Trump vows to bring Iran 'back to the Stone Ages'

    President Donald Trump says the US military has nearly completed the goals it set out to accomplish in its war with Iran and that the conflict will soon be ending.

    Households face $55 a week rise in living costs

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    Households face $55 a week rise in living costs: report

    Households face a $55 a week rise in living costs this year partly because of the Middle East conflict, according to ASB economists.

    Holiday alcohol restrictions lifted

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    Holiday alcohol restrictions lifted

    The relaxing of alcohol restrictions on public holidays has cleared the last legislative hurdle and will come into force in time for Easter weekend.

    NZ signs defence declaration with Cook Islands

    Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown (left) and New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters...

    NZ signs defence declaration with Cook Islands

    New Zealand will resume about $29.8 million in annual funding to the Cook Islands.

    Penny Simmonds promoted to Cabinet

    Penny Simmonds joins Cabinet with responsibility for Tertiary Education and Science, Innovation...

    Penny Simmonds promoted to Cabinet

    Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds has been elevated to Cabinet.

    Top exec who paid underage girl for sex named

    Former Auckland executive Greg Hornblow was convicted of receiving "commercial sexual services"...

    Top exec who paid underage girl for sex named

    A former Auckland executive who was convicted of receiving "commercial sexual services" from a person aged under 18 can now be named.
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