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Elvis has left the building: Parkes express rolls out

An Elvis tribute artist poses with a fan while boarding the Elvis Express in Sydney bound for...

Elvis has left the building: Parkes express rolls out

Elvis fever has taken over Australia's largest railway station, as impersonators, die-hard fans and curious first-timers joined the annual pilgrimage to pay homage to the King.

Memorial lets mother know 'her little ones' lives mattered'

August, Hugo and Goldie Field died late last year. Photo: Supplied

Memorial lets mother know 'her little ones' lives mattered'

A Sanson cafe owner says a memorial to the children of the Field family is a chance to let mother Chelsey Field know "her little ones' lives mattered".

Trump discussing how to acquire Greenland: White House

Leaders from major European powers have rallied behind the Arctic territory of Greenland, saying it belongs to its people.

One in critical condition after motorcycle crash

A motorcyclist is in a critical condition after a crash that temporarily closed a section of State Highway 75 in Christchurch.

Ex-users of health portal may be vulnerable

The attack was reported to authorities early on December 31 last year. Photo: Getty Images

Ex-users of health portal may be vulnerable

People whose GPs no longer use NZ's biggest health portal may still have had their historical data hacked.

Ducting fire sparks repeat visit to Mosgiel industrial park

Crews have been called to put out a fire in a Mosgiel industrial park for the second day in a row.

'Unusually hot' for some, heavy rain to hit Fiordland

'Unusually hot' for some, heavy rain to hit Fiordland

Invercargill and Christchurch are forecast to be warmer than usual, while thunder and heavy rain is expected to hit Fiordland.

Swampy to the rescue

Swampy the digger begins its month-long project of dredging a hard-to-reach section of the Taylor...

Swampy to the rescue

A purpose-built amphibious excavator named Swampy has begun dredging the pop-up garden patch growing out of the Taylor River in Blenheim.

'Stab threat' in Dunedin neighbours at war cat dispute

Police were called to the Allenby Ave address. Photo: Google Maps

'Stab threat' in Dunedin neighbours at war cat dispute

A Dunedin woman allegedly threatened to stab her neighbour in the face because her cat, which sought refuge next door, would not return home.

Health portal hackers remove info about data online

Health portal hackers remove info about data online

Hackers who say they have stolen data from New Zealand's biggest health portal app have removed information about the data online.

Minister, PSA at odds over health info delays

Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

Minister, PSA at odds over health info delays

A union says Health Minister Simeon Brown is blaming officials for slow OIA responses, when his government's cuts are at fault.

Violent Mosgiel music dispute: 'Given their ages, they should know better'

Violent Mosgiel music dispute: 'Given their ages, they should know better'

A few late-night drinks ended in a punch up and two arrests when a group of friends including a 62-year-old got into a 2am argument over the choice of music.

Court rejects Dunedin activist's artistic payment

Bruce Mahalski holds the $50 note he drew to pay his court fine. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Court rejects Dunedin activist's artistic payment

A Dunedin climate activist attempted to pay a court levy with a hand-drawn $50 note in a publicity stunt.

Otago among unis accepting Duolingo tests

A woman uses the Duolingo app. Photo: Supplied / Duolingo

Otago among unis accepting Duolingo tests

New Zealand universities are now accepting English tests taken through language app Duolingo.

Radich funeral on Friday

Radich funeral on Friday

The funeral for former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich will be held on Friday at First Church of Otago.

Search continues in ‘wild’ country

Connor Purvis had intended to climb Mt Huxley on December 30. PHOTOS: NZ POLICE

Search continues in ‘wild’ country

Rescue services are hanging on to hope for Dunedin tramper Connor Purvis who remains lost in what has been described as "rugged and wild" country.

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Concerns held after rest-home resignation

Oxford Court rest-home. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Concerns held after rest-home resignation

The manager at the centre of much of the controversy around incidents at the Oxford Court rest-home in Dunedin has resigned and already left her job.

Doula helping the dying find peace

Dunedin doula Kalla Byrne thumbs through an end-of-life planner. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Doula helping the dying find peace

A Dunedin woman has turned her interest in death into her profession.

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Dunedin-based Iranian expat describes brutal crackdown

An overturned car and multiple fires burn as protesters chant outside a police station during...

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Dunedin-based Iranian expat describes brutal crackdown

An Iranian expat living in Dunedin says the Islamic Republic regime in his country is now going to hospitals to arrest injured protesters.

Man treks 40km through mud after car bogs down

The mud which bogged the man's car was ankle to knee-high in depth in many areas. Photo: LIFEFLIGHT

Man treks 40km through mud after car bogs down

A man walked almost 40km in knee-high mud before being rescued after his car became bogged in flood-hit Queensland.

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