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    Heroic teens save mate's life after shark attack

    The incident happened near Shark Beach, a popular swimming spot for families. Photo: Reuters

    Heroic teens save mate's life after shark attack

    Heroic actions by three teenagers have likely saved the life of their mate, after he sustained critical injuries in a shark attack in Australia.

    Man dies after being in geothermal water

    A geothermal area in Rotorua. Photo: RNZ

    Man dies after being in geothermal water

    A man has died after being pulled out of the water in a geothermal area in Rotorua. 

    Abuse in Care: Low prosecution rate

    For a prosecution to be taken it had to pass two hurdles - enough evidence to prove the proposed...

    Abuse in Care: Low prosecution rate

    Warning: disturbing content. Police have prosecuted fewer than one in 10 of the cases referred from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care.

    Ministry error nearly cut school year short

    PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Ministry error nearly cut school year short

    A Ministry of Education error nearly cut the 2027 school year short by a single day.

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    Thousands at annual gala day: ‘This is Brighton and it’s got a heart’

    Harriet Cope, 9, of Dunedin, waves out to her mum from a ride at the gala day. PHOTOS: GERARD O...

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    Thousands at annual gala day: ‘This is Brighton and it’s got a heart’

    Brighton's community spirit was on full display as the seaside town’s annual gala day notched up 30 years with a bumper crowd.

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    Navy Park group’s dreams now reality

    Children play during the launch celebration on Saturday.

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    Navy Park group’s dreams now reality

    Face painting, volleyball, balloon animals and a sausage sizzle were all on the agenda as the reopening of a beloved Dunedin park was celebrated.

    Old boat, new tricks

    PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

    Old boat, new tricks

    Despite being 65 years old, Norwegian folkboat Valkyr continued to be a strong contender in the Otago Yacht Club’s Principal Day races in the upper Otago Harbour on Saturday.

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    Monster lily steals the show

    Otago lily judges (from left) Celia Joyce, Margaret Laughton and Liz Bremer get pointers on the...

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    Monster lily steals the show

    A self-proclaimed "bit of a gardener" managed to swoop first place in her category, and second overall, in a lily show after growing a massive flower that towered over the competition.

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    Father fears release poses danger

    Gil Elliott holds a picture of his daughter, Sophie, in 2022. PHOTO: CRAIG BAXTER

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    Father fears release poses danger

    The father of murdered Dunedin woman Sophie Elliott fears the man who killed his daughter could soon be free — and that another family could pay the price.

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    Councillor’s claim on CEO’s presence disputed

    IN - Benedict Ong. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Councillor’s claim on CEO’s presence disputed

    A Dunedin councillor argued the city council’s chief executive witnessed an incident that demanded her intervention — but she may not have even been there.

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    Student 'will be killed' if he returns to Iran

    About 25 protesters gathered in the Octagon yesterday to stand in solidarity with civilians in...

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    Student 'will be killed' if he returns to Iran

    An Iranian expat living in Dunedin on a temporary visa says he would be killed if he returned to his country.

    1500 troops ready to deploy to Minnesota, US media says

    Federal agents detain a demonstrator, in front of the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building,...

    1500 troops ready to deploy to Minnesota, US media says

    The Pentagon has ordered about 1500 active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota, the site of large protests against the government's deportation drive.

    Missing tramper found alive in Kahurangi National Park

    Graham Garnett Photo: supplied/NZ Police

    Missing tramper found alive in Kahurangi National Park

    A tramper who disappeared in Kahurangi National Park last month has been found alive.

    Inside the Family Court: do custody rulings really put kids first?

    Jennifer* says she was let down by the Family Court when her estranged father was granted access...

    Inside the Family Court: do custody rulings really put kids first?

    The role of the NZ Family Court is broader than its name suggests, but at its heart lies the best interests of a child when it comes to handling family matters.

    Indonesian authorities find wreckage of missing plane

    Wreckage from a turboprop ATR 42-500 aircraft, similar to the one pictured here, has been found...

    Indonesian authorities find wreckage of missing plane

    Indonesian authorities said on Sunday they had located the wreckage of a fisheries surveillance plane that went missing in South Sulawesi province near a fog-covered mountain.

    Pharmac seeking clinical advice on funding weight loss medication

    New Zealand has the third-highest adult obesity rate in the OECD. File photo

    Pharmac seeking clinical advice on funding weight loss medication

    Pharmac is seeking clinical advice on whether weight loss medication should be funded.

    Iran's leader accuses Trump of inciting deadly protests

    Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran. Photo: Reuters

    Iran's leader accuses Trump of inciting deadly protests

    Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has blamed US President Donald Trump for weeks of demonstrations in Iran that rights groups said have led to more than 3000 deaths.

    Pedestrian hit by car in Bay of Islands dies

    Photo: NZ Herald/file

    Pedestrian hit by car in Bay of Islands dies

    A person has died after being struck by a vehicle in the Bay of Islands overnight.

    Flooding, slips as heavy rain hits Northland

    Flooding, slips as heavy rain hits Northland

    Flooding in Northland has isolated communities, led to a deluge of emergency calls, and prompted warnings that those affected should move to higher ground.

    Evacuations, woman killed as storms hammer eastern Australia

    Evacuations, woman killed as storms hammer eastern Australia

    One person is dead after summer storms smashed Australia's east coast, forcing evacuations amid warnings of more rain to come.
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