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Caution advised as third-party services 'price gouge' airfares

The two airfares into Dunedin cost about $600 more through the third-party agency. Photo: ODT

Caution advised as third-party services 'price gouge' airfares

A Dunedin woman is urging people to check they are not booking flights through a third-party agency, after her elderly mother paid $1300 for two one-way seats with bags from Wellington.

South set for stormy start to new year

The new year looks set to get off to a stormy start in parts of the South this afternoon.

Aussies' focus on peace at New Year celebrations

Fireworks explode over Sydney Harbour Bridge to mark the New Year. Photo: Reuters

Aussies' focus on peace at New Year celebrations

Australians have rung in the new year with dazzling fireworks and a moment of silent reflection for the Jewish community.

Road deaths drop but still too many: police

Road deaths drop but still too many: police

Police are crediting Operation Open Roads for a reduction in road deaths for the third year in a row.

One dead after overnight crash in Waikato

A person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Waikato's Hauraki District overnight.

Person found dead on highway north of Auckland

A person has been found dead on the Kaipara Coast Highway (State Highway 16), north of Auckland.

Revellers ring in New Year across the country

The new year started with a bang in Auckland. Photo: RNZ

Revellers ring in New Year across the country

The new year has started with a bang across the country.

Dreary weather not dampening New Year's Eve celebrations

Fireworks ignite from the Sky Tower in Auckland on New Year's Eve 2021. Photo: Getty Images

Dreary weather not dampening New Year's Eve celebrations

With less than two hours left of 2025, New Year's celebrations are well underway - despite the dreary weather in many regions.

Dunedinites gather to welcome 2026

Skies clear as young and old gather for Dunedin New Year's Eve celebrations

Dunedin experienced something akin to four seasons in one day on New Year’s Eve — but at least it remained dry for most of the evening's festivities.

Man dead, teen missing after boat capsizes at popular beach

Palm Beach in Sydney. Photo: Getty Images

Man dead, teen missing after boat capsizes at popular beach

A man has died and a teenage boy is missing after a boat capsized near a popular beach area.

Taiwan remains on alert as China pulls back on drills

Screenshot from video released by Eastern Theatre Command of China's People's Liberation Army ...

Taiwan remains on alert as China pulls back on drills

Taiwan stayed on high alert today after China staged massive military drills around the island the previous day, keeping its emergency maritime response centre running, the head of the...

Health portal cyber breach investigated

Health portal cyber breach investigated

The personal health portal ManageMyHealth has identified a cyber security breach.

NZ not part of statement warning of deteriorating Gaza situation

Displaced Palestinians trying to carry on with their daily lives under harsh conditions amid the...

NZ not part of statement warning of deteriorating Gaza situation

New Zealand has not joined an international statement warning the humanitarian situation in Gaza is rapidly deteriorating.

Former Premier League footballer jailed over academic fraud

Former Premier League footballer jailed over academic fraud

Former English Premier League player and Egypt international Ramadan Sobhi has been sentenced to one year in prison in connection with an academic fraud case.

Trump enters election year with big wins, and headwinds

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

Trump enters election year with big wins, and headwinds

US President Donald Trump stormed back into office with a policy blitz that expanded presidential power and reshaped America's relations with the world. But it has come at a steep cost