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US to blockade Iran after talks fail to yield a deal

Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz. File photo: Reuters

US to blockade Iran after talks fail to yield a deal

The US military said it will begin a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday after weekend talks failed to reach a deal to end the war with Iran, jeopardizing a fragile two-week ceasefire.

Drunk drivers keep police busy day and night

Emergency services at the scene on Saturday morning. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Drunk drivers keep police busy day and night

A Dunedin teenager driving with a car-load of young adults the morning after a big night of drinking crashed into a tree on the opposite side of the road.

Mayor labels decision to call state of emergency 'woke'

Wairoa mayor Craig Little. Photo: Nick Monro

Mayor labels decision to call state of emergency 'woke'

A Hawke's Bay mayor has called the region's response to Cyclone Vaianu "woke" and said "there was a lot of panicking going on" over not too much.

Man in court after alleged Dunedin stabbing

Man in court after alleged Dunedin stabbing

A man has appeared in Dunedin District Court following an alleged stabbing yesterday.

Hungary's far right icon Viktor Orban loses power after 16 years

Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party, and other officials celebrate following the...

Hungary's far right icon Viktor Orban loses power after 16 years

Hungary's veteran nationalist leader Viktor Orban has lost power to the upstart centre-right Tisza party in a national election after 16 years in office, marking a setback for his allies in Russia...

Police seek more possible victims after sexual assault conviction

Police seek more possible victims after sexual assault conviction

Police want to hear from any other victims of a man jailed for sexually assaulting two women.

Dunedin partygoer strikes teen with high-heel: police

A Dunedin partygoer allegedly took off her high-heel to strike a teenager in the head after accusing him of stealing her alcohol.

New flu strain nearing NZ shores

New flu strain nearing NZ shores

The health system is preparing for a potentially difficult winter flu season, as the H3N2 Subclade K (Super-k) influenza virus heads for New Zealand's shores.

Kiwis delaying medical care, skipping meals

The cost of housing is making it difficult for people to pay their bills, with one-in-four delaying medical care and/or skipping meals in the past year.

Making 'clear plans' for prisoner release important: Salvation Army

Making 'clear plans' for prisoner release important: Salvation Army

By Lauren Crimp of RNZThe Salvation Army says prisoners deserve more help planning for their release to ensure they're not out on the streets.

Children missing education due to 'disputes' between parents, schools

Primary school teachers have voted the reject the 1% pay rise offer. Photo: Getty Images

Children missing education due to 'disputes' between parents, schools

Children are missing weeks and even months of vital schooling because of stand-offs between their parents and their schools.

Cyclone caused significant amount of damage, acting mayor says

A car written off in flood waters waiting to be towed. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

Cyclone caused significant amount of damage, acting mayor says

Whakatāne acting mayor Julie Jukes says Cyclone Vaianu caused significant amount of damage, and the full extent is not yet known.

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Varroa infestation adds to beekeepers’ climate, price fluctuation worries

The queen bee (right of centre) spends much of her time examining cells through the colony among...

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Varroa infestation adds to beekeepers’ climate, price fluctuation worries

Otago beekeepers says the job has become more intense and technical, there being seemingly more questions than answers around the varroa mite.

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Public pitches in to sting honey thief

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Public pitches in to sting honey thief

Bee warned. Anyone thinking of pilfering honey from a Waihola stall is likely to be stung.

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Tenders called for peer mental care

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Tenders called for peer mental care

Health New Zealand wants to establish a private ‘‘peer-led’’ mental health facility in the Southern district.

Festival celebrates 90 years of club

Otago Bridge Club captain Phil Noye prepares to play several rounds of bridge during their 90th...

Festival celebrates 90 years of club

After nine decades of playing bridge, Otago’s local club shows no signs of waning membership and is instead going from strength to strength.

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Seeing inside of whale ‘one of coolest things I’ve ever done’

Mahe Ewan, of Cromwell, gets up close and personal with a life-sized inflatable humpback whale at...

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Seeing inside of whale ‘one of coolest things I’ve ever done’

Cool, calm and collected — that’s how Mahe Ewan reckons he would be if he was swallowed by a whale.

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Sri Lankan children ready to welcome a new year

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Sri Lankan children ready to welcome a new year

A group of young Sri Lankan children are all dressed up to get ready to perform for Sri Lankan new year celebrations at the Sargood Centre, Logan Park, yesterday.

Car on roof; driver injured

Car on roof; driver injured

Emergency services attend the scene of a one-vehicle crash in Crawford St, Dunedin, on Saturday morning where a car rolled on its roof, leaving its sole occupant with moderate injuries.

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Tireless effort to get bush tyre-less

Keep Dunedin Beautiful volunteer Vita Mayhem-Bullock, 10, stands near a pile of tyres pulled from...

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Tireless effort to get bush tyre-less

Enough tyres to fit a standard car and a motorcycle were pulled from the bush around the Dunedin Town Belt in a community effort to clean up the area.

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