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Trump AI videos of Democrat a joke, says Vance

The AI-generated fake video posted on President Donald Trump’s social media account depicts House...

Trump AI videos of Democrat a joke, says Vance

US Vice President JD Vance says AI-manipulated videos President Donald Trump posted on social media of House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries as a joke, dismissing complaints the videos are racist.

Kiwi teen on board intercepted Gaza flotilla ship

Kiwi teen on board intercepted Gaza flotilla ship

Organisers of a humanitarian flotilla trying to break an Israeli blockade of Gaza say all three Kiwis taking part have been detained by Israel.

Families concerned for missing Christchurch people

Police are asking for your help to find Cathryn. If you have seen her call 111 and use event...

Families concerned for missing Christchurch people

Christchurch residents are being asked to look out for a missing 44-year-old woman and two teenage girls who have not been seen for almost two weeks.

Kora to headline at Christchurch New Year’s Eve party

Renowned Aotearoa band Kora will play on New Year’s Eve at North Hagley Park. Photo: CCC

Kora to headline at Christchurch New Year’s Eve party

New Zealand band Kora will headline Christchurch's free New Year’s Eve party at Hagley Park on December 31.

Speedster spiked after road-rage abuse

Police search the spiked car yesterday. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Speedster spiked after road-rage abuse

A man who hurled abuse at a fellow motorist was arrested after a high-speed two-hour jaunt around Port Chalmers.

Two unaccounted for after Auckland house fire

Police at a cordon near the scene of the fire in Bucklands Beach. Photo: RNZ

Two unaccounted for after Auckland house fire

Two people are missing after a fire at a two-storey house in Auckland overnight, police say.

Man beaten by group looking for murder victim

A specialist police search team from Christchurch picks their way through rough ground near...

'Where the f**k is your mate': Man beaten by group looking for murder victim

A former roommate of Anaru Moana has told the High Court at Christchurch about a violent beating he endured by a group of attackers searching for the Canterbury man before he was killed.

Wildlife advocate, primate expert Jane Goodall dies aged 91

Jane Goodall speaks during the annual Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum in New York last...

Wildlife advocate, primate expert Jane Goodall dies aged 91

Scientist and activist Dame Jane Goodall, who turned her childhood love of primates into a lifelong quest for protecting the environment, has died at the age of 91.

Drunk driver who killed two in crash escapes conviction

Alex Greig appeared in the High Court at Christchurch on Wednesday after he was earlier found...

Drunk driver who killed two in crash escapes conviction

A drunk, unlicensed driver who killed two people in a crash has been released into the community without a conviction due to a brain injury he suffered in the collision.

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Figures point to downward slide in emergency department

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Figures point to downward slide in emergency department

Dunedin Hospital’s beleaguered emergency department (ED) appears to be on a downward slide for processing patients on time, new figures reveal.

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First snow, then ice—motorists urged to take care

Ewes and their lambs took shelter in an old shed near Wedderburn, after snow and frigid...

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First snow, then ice—motorists urged to take care

Snow to low levels and sub-zero temperatures across much of the southern region made for tricky driving conditions yesterday morning.

Fire quickly extinguished

A fire in a Brockville conservatory, which started when nobody was home, was quickly extinguished by emergency services.

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Rates, debt top concerns for residents

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Rates, debt top concerns for residents

Before the election, Dunedin residents are more concerned about rates and debt and less worried about looking after the environment, a survey suggests.

Driver crashes into ditch

An overtaking manoeuvre gone wrong resulted in a driver crashing into a ditch north of Waikouaiti, police say.

Charged with burglaries

A fashion-forward Dunedin teenager was arrested wearing the clothing he had allegedly stolen from houses in Castle St.

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Latta remembered for ability to simplify complex issues

Clinical psychologist, author and broadcaster Nigel Latta (ONZM) at St Clair Beach, Dunedin, in...

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Latta remembered for ability to simplify complex issues

Nigel Latta summed up his career as "basically trying to find simple ways to understand enormously complex things, and then to turn those learnings into actionable steps".

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‘Stormy, active’ weather on cards through spring

Keep your winter woollies at the ready — stormy weather is still on the cards during October....

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‘Stormy, active’ weather on cards through spring

Given yesterday’s snowfall across much of the southern regions, Earth Sciences New Zealand’s (ESNZ) forecast for "stormy and relatively active" weather over the next few weeks may be bang on the...

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Results from last night's Lotto draw

New OUSA president keen to put his skills to work

Newly elected OUSA president Daniel Leamy is looking forward to the financial and social...

New OUSA president keen to put his skills to work

The newly elected president of the Otago University Students’ Association hopes to put his finance and analytical skills towards improving the plight of students.

Obedient dogs headed for comp

Taieri Canine Training Club members (from left) Richard Powley, Louise Marsh, Alex Clarke and...

Obedient dogs headed for comp

Four Dunedin canines are off to the big smoke to prove they are the best good boys in the country.

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