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    Matthew Fairbrother rode around a Christchurch McDonald's for 24 hours at Christmas. Photo:...

    Mac attack: Rider bikes for 24 hours at Christchurch McDonald's

    A Christchurch mountain biker spent 24 hours cycling continuous laps around a McDonald's drive-through to test his endurance.

    NCEA exam results available from today

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    NCEA exam results available from today

    More than 150,000 students in New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands can access their NCEA exam results today.

    One killed, three critically hurt in North Island shooting

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    One killed, three critically hurt in North Island shooting

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    A person is dead and three people, two of them teenagers, are in a critical condition after a shooting overnight in Horowhenua.

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    Taunting of sea lion ‘horrifying’

    Youths harass a sea lion at Smaills Beach on Monday evening. Photo: Jarred Wilson

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    Taunting of sea lion ‘horrifying’

    A group of young men at a Dunedin beach repeatedly taunted a sea lion into chasing them to the horror of a local wildlife photographer.

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    Sex offender jailed for curfew breaches

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    Sex offender jailed for curfew breaches

    A high-risk Dunedin child sex offender has been locked up for repeatedly ignoring court orders.

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    Helipad ‘strange place’ for tent

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    Helipad ‘strange place’ for tent

    Peace, tranquillity, a great harbour view — the Kitchener St helipad looks like an idyllic spot for a private campsite.

    ‘Distressing’ assault leaves youth touch coach ‘anxious’

    Rawiri Wheoki was sentenced to 60 hours’ community work for throwing a can at a man’s head. Photo...

    ‘Distressing’ assault leaves youth touch coach ‘anxious’

    A youth touch coach has been left feeling anxious and distressed after a Dunedin man hurled a can of alcohol at him.

    Seesaw expected to be in action again within week

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    Seesaw expected to be in action again within week

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    BBC files for dismissal

    The scandal at the BBC has dominated national newspapers and TV bulletins since it broke on...

    BBC files for dismissal

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    Tūhura throws support behind ‘Shelob’ arachnid for top bug title

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    Tūhura throws support behind ‘Shelob’ arachnid for top bug title

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    ‘Moment to shine’: big focus on economic development

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    ‘Moment to shine’: big focus on economic development

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    NCEA success up on last year

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    Cr Ong talks about inquiry into his complaint

    Benedict Ong. Photos: supplied

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    Cr Ong talks about inquiry into his complaint

    A Dunedin councillor urged not to compromise an investigation has spoken out publicly about the case.

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    Hope wildlife mural will put a smile on people’s faces

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    Hope wildlife mural will put a smile on people’s faces

    Plans for a British bulldog to grace the side of a Dunedin building have been scrapped following a backlash.

    Broken-down trawler towed into town

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    Broken-down trawler towed into town

    Walkers on the Aramoana breakwater were treated to an unusual sight yesterday as Sealord-owned fishing boat Rehua was towed past into Otago Harbour.

    Acclaimed Aussie author charged over child abuse material

    Acclaimed Aussie author charged over child abuse material

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    Pair gassed up to have a nap at pump

    Police drove a dozy Dunedin duo home after they fell asleep on a petrol station forecourt.

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    Getting fit can come at a cost

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    Getting fit can come at a cost

    New Year’s resolutions to build "a new you" often come to fruition at the gym.

    One dead after Christchurch apartment fire

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    One dead after Christchurch apartment fire

    One person is dead after an apartment fire in Christchurch this afternoon.

    Weight-loss drugs market 'almost like Viagra': Pfizer boss

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    Pfizer is preparing for a consumer market for obesity drugs on par with the booming business it saw after it launched erectile dysfunction drug Viagra in 1998, CEO Albert Bourla says.
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