World in pictures
World in pictures
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One Nation eyes more seats after by-election triumph
One Nation eyes more seats after by-election triumph
Australia's One Nation warns it's coming for more seats as the coalition picks through the rubble of a historic by-election result.
Fears for hikers after volcanic eruption
Fears for hikers after volcanic eruption
The search for two missing Singaporean hikers after a volcanic eruption of Mount Dukono has been hampered by eruptions and bad weather, authorities say.
Toddler believed killed in Canterbury vehicle incident
Toddler believed killed in Canterbury vehicle incident
A toddler has reportedly died after an incident involving a vehicle in Canterbury.
Putin believes Russia-Ukraine war coming to end
Putin believes Russia-Ukraine war coming to end
Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine triggered the most serious crisis in relations between Russia and the West since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.
Attenborough 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday wishes
Attenborough 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday wishes
David Attenborough says he's been "completely overwhelmed" by birthday greetings as he turned 100 in a worldwide outpouring of affection for the British wildlife broadcaster.
Man denies charge of threatening Andrew
Man denies charge of threatening Andrew
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will give evidence in court in July at the trial of a man charged with using threatening or abusive words against him.
MP ready to challenge struggling Starmer
MP ready to challenge struggling Starmer
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, reeling from a crushing local election defeat, faces a new setback to his leadership.
Greens slam decision to scrap fees-free tertiary
Greens slam decision to scrap fees-free tertiary
The Green Party has criticised the government's decision to scrap the fees-free tertiary education scheme.
Countries prepare to evacuate hantavirus ship passengers
Countries prepare to evacuate hantavirus ship passengers
Countries are preparing to evacuate citizens from the luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly strain of hantavirus, as health authorities say the risk of the virus spreading is low.
Obituary: Barsby let deeds match words
Obituary: Barsby let deeds match words
The Roman poet Ovid wrote "Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these".
New suspected hantavirus cases found
New suspected hantavirus cases found
Two new suspected cases of hantavirus have been reported: one in Spain, the other on a remote South Atlantic island, as experts race to contain an outbreak that began on a luxury cruise ship.
Starmer vows to fight on as Labour punished in polls
Starmer vows to fight on as Labour punished in polls
Britain's PM has vowed to stay in office to "deliver change" after his Labour Party suffered heavy losses in English local elections and parliamentary votes in Scotland and Wales.
Police staffer still being investigated over bullying claim
Police staffer still being investigated over bullying claim
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers previously set an expectation that employment matters be resolved within 60 days.
Ute stuck in Canterbury river
Ute stuck in Canterbury river
Rescue teams are working to free a vehicle in a river near Christchurch following bad weather.
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‘Really proud’ at bittersweet graduation
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‘Really proud’ at bittersweet graduation
‘‘After my partner’s accident, I thought nothing else can hurt me, so I’ve got nothing to lose by trying.’’
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Store owner accuses police of ‘bully’ tactics
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Store owner accuses police of ‘bully’ tactics
A Dunedin bottle store owner has accused police of bullying and using ‘‘pressure tactics’’ in their bid to oppose its liquor licence.
City thrives in nature competition
City thrives in nature competition
A dedicated beekeeper’s passion for mushrooms has catapulted Dunedin past Auckland in a friendly nature competition.
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Man avoids conviction following ‘vile’ attack
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Man avoids conviction following ‘vile’ attack
A Dunedin youth support worker has avoided a conviction after punching a stranger in the face, nearly causing him to go blind.
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Large sum found after death
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Large sum found after death
A drug-dealer found dead in a Dunedin motel room had more than $30,000 with him at the time.