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    Care urged after Otago firewood-related injuries cost $2m in 2025

    Winter is fast approaching and people with log burners are working just as quickly to restock their firewood supply before the proverbial chill hits the fan.

    Speedy DNA sex test to boost kākāpō, takahē recovery efforts

    The sex of newly born kākāpō and takahē will be more quickly identified thanks to new technology....

    Speedy DNA sex test to boost kākāpō, takahē recovery efforts

    A new DNA testing method developed in the North Island will give a boost to a couple of rare southern bird species.

    More phone, video consults in health response plan

    The Health Ministry expects health services would be prioritised for fuel allocation with no caps...

    More phone, video consults in health response plan

    The Ministry of Health is finalising a response plan which could see more video and phone consultations under escalation of the government's National Fuel Plan.

    Greens label mining permit granted as 'utterly unacceptable'

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    Greens label mining permit granted as 'utterly unacceptable'

    The Green Party says the government's decision to grant a prospecting permit on heritage land is unacceptable.

    'I'm gonna kill you': threats made after noise control complaint

    More than 240,000 mortgage payments have been missed since April - worth about $2.2 billion....

    'I'm gonna kill you': threats made after noise control complaint

    The young family had just purchased their first home.

    Person rescued after falling overboard on Cook Strait ferry

    The person went overboard on a Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry. Photo: Getty Images

    Person rescued after falling overboard on Cook Strait ferry

    A person has been rescued after falling overboard from a ferry in Cook Strait.

    Highest demand for charity support through winter: survey

    Being able to heat their homes is a challenge some families are facing heading into winter. Photo...

    Highest demand for charity support through winter: survey

    A survey of more than 200 charities has revealed winter as the period of highest demand for support.

    Fuel stocks continue to fall, remain within expectations

    David Seymour has released his letter to Pharmac's board chair setting out his expectations for...

    Fuel stocks continue to fall, remain within expectations

    The latest government data shows New Zealand's fuel stocks have continued to fall, but movements remain within expectations.

    Govt meet with iwi amid Great Barrier Island overfishing concerns

    Jenny Marcroft. Photo: RNZ

    Govt meet with iwi amid Great Barrier Island overfishing concerns

    The Oceans and Fisheries under-secretary has met with iwi and the local board on Aotea/Great Barrier Island.

    Men allegedly manufactured meth and lit deliberate fire

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    Men allegedly manufactured meth and lit deliberate fire

    Five men are due before the court after a building police say was used to manufacture methamphetamine had been deliberately set on fire.

    Former Black Power member jailed despite changes since shootings

    Daniel Tewini Ngatai, 37, was sentenced in the Manukau District Court. Photo: Ella Scott-Fleming ...

    Former Black Power member jailed despite changes since shootings

    A former patched Black Power member was born into a life akin to the movie Once Were Warriors, and went on to live by only one code – one of gangs, guns and drug dealing.

    Luxon condemns US gala shooting

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    Luxon condemns US gala shooting

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has condemned the attack on the press gala attended by US President Donald Trump in Washington DC.

    Person dies following Canterbury crash

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    Person dies following Canterbury crash

    A person has died in hospital after a crash in the Selwyn District on Thursday. 

    Councils want more help from govt with natural disaster protection

    Flooding in Stokes Valley, in the Wellington region, today. Photo: Stokes Valley Volunteer Fire...

    Councils want more help from govt with natural disaster protection

    Councils are calling on the government to foot more of the bill for improving New Zealand's disaster resilience in the wake of the latest round of devastating storms.

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    Back to basics

    Erica Stanford, in the spotlight when visiting Dunedin this week. PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Back to basics

    The government’s school reforms are about building a solid foundation for New Zealand’s future, Education Minister Erica Stanford tells political editor Mike Houlahan. But teachers and principals are far from happy with the proposed curriculum changes.

    Commissioner seeks answers after Police College recruits fall short

    Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says the woman was "badly let down". Photo: RNZ

    Commissioner seeks answers after Police College recruits fall short

    The Police Commissioner has sought answers after some recruit wings at Police College fell below expected numbers, including one with fewer than 50 recruits.

    Lotto 2580

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    Lotto 2580

    Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw

    Trampers and hunters urged to take care

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    Trampers and hunters urged to take care

    If you have plans to ‘‘go bush or back country’’ this long Anzac weekend, the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council is urging trampers and hunters to take extra care.

    Search continues for missing Motueka man

    Nathan Green. Photo: NZ Police

    Search continues for missing Motueka man

    A search is continuing for a man missing since early last week after leaving his Motueka home on foot.

    'Otherworldly' light over NZ likely a Chinese rocket - astronomer

    The strange light in the sky was caught on camera near Middlemarch. Photo: Supplied via RNZ

    'Otherworldly' light over NZ likely a Chinese rocket - astronomer

    Astronomers believe an "otherworldly'' light seen in the sky on Friday night is linked to a Chinese rocket launch hours earlier.
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      Couple calling it a day as Carey’s Bay publicans

    • Shannon Stoddart was sentenced to six months’ home detention for a string of dishonesty offences....

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      Dunedin man raided his mum's home while she was on cruise

    • Stacey Murray is Balclutha Volunteer Fire Brigade’s first female deputy chief fire officer. PHOTO...

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      Community spirit drives brigade milestone

    • Dunedin Paralympic champion Anna Grimaldi warms up at the Caledonian. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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      Paralympians integral in sport’s upward journey

    • Gazing out from the balcony of the "Thirsty" flat, at 631 Castle St, are University of Otago...

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      Students pay top dollar for 's*** house' worth $1m

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      School’s first male principal appointed

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