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    White Australia president Thomas Sewell. File photo: Getty

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    Neo-Nazis in Australia face arrest for gathering, fundraising or recruiting after losing their bid for immunity from hate speech laws passed after the Bondi Beach terror attack.

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    Delays on climate adaptation must stop now: Mayor

    The government needs to stop delaying decisions about how climate adaptation will be funded, the mayor of one storm-ravaged district says.

    'Really upsetting to see': Young kea shot in Golden Bay

    The injured kea after it was collected by Doc. Photo: Supplied

    'Really upsetting to see': Young kea shot in Golden Bay

    The Department of Conservation (Doc) wants to find the person who intentionally shot a young kea in Golden Bay.

    Starmer urges calm after stabbed teen dies while handcuffed

    Sir Keir Starmer. Photo: Reuters

    Starmer urges calm after stabbed teen dies while handcuffed

    British PM Keir Starmer has condemned violent protests over the case of an 18-year-old who was handcuffed as he lay dying after his killer falsely alleged a racist attack.

    Peters seeks clarity on China travel bans

    A spokesperson for Foreign Minister Winston Peters said the minister was surprised to learn that...

    Peters seeks clarity on China travel bans

    Foreign Minister Winston Peters has asked officials to "express concern" with Chinese counterparts about the travel bans placed on four MPs.

    Stranger shot by elderly stabbing victim as home invasion backfires

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    Stranger shot by elderly stabbing victim as home invasion backfires

    An elderly NSW couple are fighting for their lives after allegedly being stabbed in a home invasion by a stranger, who is also in hospital after being shot by the husband.

    Man made verbal threat in Christchurch newsroom

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    Man made verbal threat in The Press newsroom in Christchurch

    Security was stationed at The Press office after a man was able to enter the Christchurch newsroom unauthorised and make a verbal threat last month.

    Concern 'weak' UN hampering DRC's future

    Agriculture could be a major source of revenue for the  Democratic Republic of the Congo, Prof...

    Concern 'weak' UN hampering DRC's future

    Help for the strife-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo could come from New Zealand, if only an impotent UN could be revitalised, Prof Robert Patman says.

    Canterbury player scoops massive $28.2m Lotto win

    Lotto will jackpot again Wednesday after Saturday's $38m Powerball draw was not struck. Photo: NZ...

    Canterbury player scoops massive $28.2m Lotto win

    A Lotto player from Ashburton is $28.2 million richer after winning Powerball first division in last night's draw.

    West Coast's Pugh among MPs in China ban

    West Coast's Pugh among MPs in China ban

    National's MP for West Coast/Tasman Maureen Pugh travelled to Taiwan earlier this year as part of a five-day cross-party delegation.

    Man charged with arson over fire at Luxon's office

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he does not agree with Mike King's controversial alcohol...

    Man charged with arson over fire at Luxon's office

    A man has been charged with arson in relation to the fire at the Auckland electorate office of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

    US House votes for measure that would end Iran war

    It's the latest setback for US President Donald Trump in Congress despite his party's slim...

    US House votes for measure that would end Iran war

    The vote is largely symbolic but reflecting growing concern among members of US President Donald Trump's party about the three-month-old conflict.

    One killed and dozens injured as Iran hits Kuwait airport

    Kuwaiti officials inspect damage inside a terminal at Kuwait International Airport following a...

    One killed and dozens injured as Iran hits Kuwait airport

    Gulf hostilities flared again as Iranian attacks on Kuwait damaged its airport and injured dozens while the US military carried out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.

    House fire occupants believed missing

    Photo: RNZ

    House fire occupants believed missing

    People are missing after a fire tore through a house in Bay of Plenty.

    Pedestrian dies in early-morning crash

    Photo: RNZ

    Pedestrian dies in early-morning crash

    A pedestrian has died after a crash in the Northland town of Dargaville.

    Warning more food banks will close

    Smaller organisations were less likely to survive, and those closures would put pressure on the...

    Warning more food banks will close

    More food banks will "undoubtedly" close after govt funding dries up next year, the Salvation Army says, despite a Budget commitment to keep pumping some money into the system.

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    First families move into homes under philanthropic scheme

    Chace Moody and Bryleigh Webb-Cassidy, with their 3-month-old son Tate, are among some of the...

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    First families move into homes under philanthropic scheme

    Chace Moody reckons without Roger Fewtrell, his young family would not have been able to buy their first home.

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    Council silent on ‘major event’

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    Council silent on ‘major event’

    The council is staying tight-lipped over a ‘‘major event’’ proposed for Dunedin being discussed behind closed doors today.

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    Car crimes driving repair demand

    South City Panel Beaters director Wayne Bennett holds a damaged key barrel beside a recently...

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    Car crimes driving repair demand

    While groups of youths run rampant causing severe damage to countless stolen cars, it is up to Dunedin panel beaters to clean up after them.

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    Prospect of sealing road gets closer

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    Prospect of sealing road gets closer

    Residents concerned about the safety of a pothole-ridden, gravel Dunedin road are buoyed the council has taken a step towards sealing it.
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