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    Conviction avoided over sharing of photos

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    Conviction avoided over sharing of photos

    A teenager who shared a nude photo of a girl with his mates because he was ‘‘annoyed at her’’ has avoided a conviction.

    Students to get longer mid-semester breaks

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    Students to get longer mid-semester breaks

    University of Otago students will get an extra week’s break in mid-semester for next year.

    ORC customer support closed during move

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    ORC customer support closed during move

    ​​​​​​​The opening of the new ORC building will lead to its customer support service in Dunedin being closed for two days.

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    Anzac Day tipped to hit 21°C

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    Anzac Day tipped to hit 21°C

    Anzac Day 2026 looks set to be a Dunner stunner for the second time in three years, temperatures forecast to reach 21°C in the city.

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    Support for dementia carers ‘essential’

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    Support for dementia carers ‘essential’

    Carers of people with dementia are sometimes described as ‘‘the invisible second patients’’.

    Teachers’ innovation, dedication acknowledged with awards

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    Teachers’ innovation, dedication acknowledged with awards

    A good education can change anyone, but a good teacher can change everything.

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    Wing sail cutting fuel costs for tanker

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    Wing sail cutting fuel costs for tanker

    Large sailing ships in Otago Harbour are a rarity these days, so when they do turn up, they tend to be easily spotted.

    Boys killed in riverbank collapse near Kawerau named

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    Boys killed in riverbank collapse near Kawerau named

    The two boys who died after a riverbank they were playing on collapsed at Kawerau last week have been named by police.

    66yo man arrested in Dilworth abuse inquiry

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    66yo man arrested in Dilworth abuse inquiry

    A 66-year-old man has been arrested as part of the investigation into historical sexual offending at Auckland's Dilworth School.

    New measles case possibly exposed at Warbirds

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    New measles case possibly exposed at Warbirds

    Health New Zealand says there is a new measles case in Wellington, and that the person may have been exposed to the disease at Warbirds Over Wānaka.

    Government 'as stable as a three-legged stool': Peters

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    Government 'as stable as a three-legged stool': Peters

    Winston Peters was doing his best to quell concerns there were ructions in the coalition, claiming the government was as stable as a "three-legged stool".

    One seriously hurt in stabbing at Auckland train station

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    One seriously hurt in stabbing at Auckland train station

    A person was seriously hurt in a stabbing attack at an Auckland train station overnight.

    Heavy security presence at Hyde St Party pays off

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    Heavy security presence at Hyde St Party pays off

    A once notorious student street party appears to have notched up another year with little incident amid a heavy security presence.

    Youth disorder spike prompts police patrols in Nelson

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    Youth disorder spike prompts police patrols in Nelson

    Police are increasing patrols in central Nelson to crack down on late-night underage drinking and antisocial behaviour.

    Fuel stock still stable despite another dip: govt

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    Fuel stock still stable despite another dip: govt

    New Zealand's fuel stocks have dipped across the board according to the latest update, but the government says levels are stable and sufficient.

    Body found in storm search for missing Wellington man

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    Body found in storm search for missing Wellington man

    A body has been found in the search for a Wellington man who disappeared when floodwaters surged through his home earlier this week.

    Truck crash closes key South Island highway

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    Truck crash closes key South Island highway

    The main inland route between Nelson and Christchurch will be closed for hours after a truck crash this morning.

    Major change to how NZ picks big projects announced

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    Major change to how NZ picks big projects announced

    The government says it is shifting oversight of infrastructure projects from Treasury to the independent Infrastructure Commission.

    Sir Rod Drury denies misconduct claims

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    Sir Rod Drury denies misconduct claims by former Xero staffer

    Xero founder and Queenstown resident Sir Rod Drury has denied claims of misconduct against a former staffer at it was revealed a police complaint had been laid.

    Iran war: Tiny Pacific nations face tough choices

    The Cook Islands, Nauru and Papua New Guinea have moved to subsidise or cap rising fuel costs....

    Iran war: Tiny Pacific nations face tough choices

    Pacific Island nations are the most reliant on diesel for power generation worldwide.
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