World falling far behind deforestation goals: report
Fires were the leading cause of forest loss, accounting for 6.73 million hectares globally, and the Amazon rainforest was hit particularly hard, a report says.
Flooding closes North Island highways
Flooding closes highways as heavy rain hammers North Island
Highways are closed and some schools are shut as rain hammering the central North Island causes major disruptions.
'Burnt like I've never seen': Tourist recounts treating eruption survivors
'Burnt like I've never seen': Tourist recounts treating eruption survivors
Warning: graphic details. A coronial inquest into the Whakaari/White Island disaster has heard how the quick-thinking of a tour boat passenger helped treat burns survivors.
A powerful message with every push-up
A powerful message with every push-up
Canterbury doctor Howard Wilson has been raising awareness for prostate cancer, one push-up at a time.
Woman sought in relation to advertising banner thefts
Woman sought in relation to advertising banner thefts
Police investigating the theft and damage of a Christchurch art fundraiser's advertising banners want to identify a woman who may be able to help with their inquiries.
Govt agencies worst to deal with, say terminally ill
Govt agencies worst to deal with, say terminally ill
A collection of reviews from people who are dying has revealed they are treated the best at restaurants and events, and the poorest by government agencies.
Man bitten by police dog after fleeing into forestry block
Man bitten by police dog after fleeing into forestry block
A wanted man was tracked through a forestry block by dogs after he fled police in Mosgiel yesterday.
Te Pāti Māori releases explosive allegations against MP
Te Pāti Māori releases explosive allegations against MP
Updated 2.00 pm
In an explosive late-night email, Te Pāti Māori has accused one of its MPs of "major overspending issues" and her son of abusing Parliamentary security.
Teen brandishing toy knives also had real one - police
Teen brandishing toy knives also had real one - police
A teenager waving around toy knives in central Dunedin allegedly lashed out at police once they found a real one tucked in his waistband.
Hamas crackdown amid crime, security concerns
Hamas crackdown amid crime, security concerns
A greatly weakened Hamas has sought to reassert itself in Gaza since a ceasefire took hold, killing at least 33 people in a crackdown on groups that have tested its grip.
NZ doctors concerned over rise in botched overseas surgeries
NZ doctors concerned over rise in botched overseas surgeries
A weight loss specialist is concerned about the number of patients needing serious patch-up operations after getting cut price surgeries overseas.
Maniototo Area School
Maniototo Area School
Taking every opportunity and making the most of them is a way of life for Maniototo Area School head girl Grace Farquhar.
Hundreds forced to give birth far from home
Hundreds forced to give birth far from home
More than 200 women made the journey in the past year - a third of them emergency transfers - amid a shortage of obstetricians.
Murder accused claims self-defence after Chch shooting
Murder accused claims self-defence after Chch shooting
A night out in Christchurch turned fatal when a man was shot dead in a suburban street.
Teachers begin week of strikes
Teachers begin week of strikes
About 21,000 secondary school teachers are taking industrial action after stalled collective agreement talks.
'Finally at peace': Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners released
'Finally at peace': Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners released
Hamas freed the last living Israeli hostages from Gaza and Israel sent home busloads of Palestinian detainees, as Donald Trump told Israel's parliament that peace had arrived in the Holy Land.
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Family going four from four as Class Act recipients
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Family going four from four as Class Act recipients
Palmerston's Paton family do enjoy doing things together, but this might be taking it to the next level.
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Analysis: Hard to read what result heralds
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Analysis: Hard to read what result heralds
In 2022, it was fairly clear what had happened.
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‘I think it’s a very interesting council’
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‘I think it’s a very interesting council’
Rounding out an unpredictable council lineup, with backgrounds in health, business and technology, Dunedin’s six new councillors say they are ready to get stuck into the big issues.
Students all grins for case study win
Students all grins for case study win
The University of Otago team has won the New Zealand National MBA Case Competition.