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    Voyager CEO and founder Seeby Woodhouse. Photo: supplied

    Voyager dumped as media awards sponsor after founder's social media posts

    The New Zealand Media Awards has dumped its sponsor, Voyager, over social media posts, just a fortnight out from the showcase awards.

    One dead, one injured after riders knocked off dirt bikes

    A Serious Crash Unit investigator surveys the scene on Ngapipito Rd, south of Kaikohe. Photo: RNZ

    One dead, one injured after riders knocked off dirt bikes

    Police are investigating after two riders were knocked off their dirt bikes in Northland, leaving one dead and another with serious injuries.

    Rolling Stones celebrate 25th studio album

    Ronnie Wood (left), Mick Jagger and Keith Richards at the launch of their latest album in New...

    Rolling Stones celebrate 25th studio album

    The three surviving members of the Rolling Stones are celebrating the launch of the band's 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues.

    Spain to take care of hantavirus ship

    The Hondius, seen anchored off Cape Verde port, and will now make for the Canary Islands. Photo:...

    Spain to take care of hantavirus ship

    Spain says the cruise ship will be received in Canary Islands and passengers and crew treated before repatriation.

    Fresh charges for Bondi terror accused

    Police officers stand guard outside Bondi Pavilion following the attack at Bondi Beach in...

    Fresh charges for Bondi terror accused

    A man accused of unleashing Australia's deadliest terror attack has been hit with fresh charges six months after the Bondi Beach massacre.

    Attenborough, 'the voice for nature,' turns 100 this week

    Sir David Attenborough's nature shows have been watched by hundreds of millions globally. Photo:...

    Attenborough, 'the voice for nature,' turns 100 this week

    Sir David Attenborough's charisma, depth of knowledge of the natural world, and flair for storytelling have made him a broadcasting superstar.

    Deadly fire at Tehran mall

    Flames and smoke rise from the shopping centre in Tehran. Photo: social media via Reuters

    Deadly fire at Tehran mall

    At least eight people have died and 36 are injured after a fire broke out in a shopping centre west of Tehran, Iran's state broadcaster is reporting.

    BSA seeks to keep pace with changing media

    The Broadcasting Standards Authority could be abolished or changed with pending media regulation...

    BSA seeks to keep pace with changing media

    Government ministers have publicly mused about changing the legislation that governs media regulators.

    Government to scrap Broadcasting Standards Authority

    Photo: RNZ / Nik Dirga

    Government to scrap Broadcasting Standards Authority

    Updated 3.28 pm

    The Broadcasting Standards Authority will be scrapped in favour of having the media self-regulate, the media and communications minister has confirmed.

    New test for NZ citizenship

    Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says the move will strengthen what it means to be a...

    New test for NZ citizenship

    Migrants applying for citizenship in NZ will have to pass a new multi-choice test under a government initiative to begin in late 2027.

    Heavy rain may bring flooding and slips

    Photo: MetService

    Heavy rain may bring flooding and slips

    A front will bring heavy rain to parts of the South Island from later today with up to 400 millimetres predicted in some areas.

    'Big explosion' at Auckland beach

    Photo: ODT files

    'Big explosion' at Auckland beach

    A loud explosion has been heard at Auckland's Long Bay beach after an unidentified canister washed up.

    GP funding model 'beyond broken'

    Bush Road Medical Centre's Dr Geoff Cunningham.  Photo: RNZ

    GP funding model 'beyond broken'

    A Whangārei doctor says the funding model in general practice is "beyond broken" and accused the Ministry of Health of having an "anti-GP ideology".

    Another stunning morning in Dunedin

    Another stunning morning in Dunedin

    Caught this shot on the walk into work at the top of Heriot Row.

    Hantavirus ship: passengers may have to isolate for weeks

    The cruise ship Hondius is moored off the Cape Verde port in West Africa. Photo: Reuters/Stringer

    Hantavirus ship: passengers may have to isolate for weeks

    There is no vaccine or cure for the deadly virus, Massey University professor David Hayman says.

    $1.4m approved to remove asbestos sand

    Schools had to spend thousands to replace carpet, curtains and other items contaminated by play...

    $1.4m approved to remove asbestos sand

    The Education Ministry says it will help 65 schools cover the bill for last year's clean up of asbestos-contaminated sand.

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    Tickled to be visited by friendly tūī

    Opoho resident Rob Thomson covers his ear as a very amorous tūī tries to stick its beak inside....

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    Tickled to be visited by friendly tūī

    A very friendly tūī has been delighting Opoho residents by landing on shoulders and dishing out "kisses", but one resident warns the behaviour should not be encouraged.

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    Uni rethinking ties to 'IDF-linked' company

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    Uni rethinking ties to 'IDF-linked' company

    The University of Otago is rethinking its partnership with Palo Alto Networks in the wake of people questioning the firm’s possible ties to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).

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    Govt’s edict a surprise for candidates

    Photo: ODT Files

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    Govt’s edict a surprise for candidates

    As the last of the Dunedin by-election candidates events got under way, prospective council candidates were made aware of another central government shake-up of local government.

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    Stacks of advice to have a clean fire

    Dunedin chimney sweep Krystal Barna shows her stack of dry pine. Photo: Peter McIntosh

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    Stacks of advice to have a clean fire

    An Otago chimney sweep says education is the way to clean up the region’s air and people having their fire blazing for hours on end costs them and the environment.
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