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    Four-year-old wheaten terrier George wanders the pews of St Paul’s Cathedral during the...

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    All blessed dogs go to heaven, cats too

    St Paul's Cathedral is really going to the dogs.

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    Fudge finally finds forever home

    Dunedin woman Miriama Toia pats her one-year-old mixed breed dog Fudge who waited at the SPCA for...

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    Fudge finally finds forever home

    After almost half a year living at the Dunedin SPCA, an "incredibly sweet" pooch named Fudge has found her forever home.

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    Year a turning point for airport: chairman

    Dunedin Airport chief executive Daniel De Bono. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Year a turning point for airport: chairman

    Welcoming back international flights was key to a defining year for Dunedin’s airport, its chairman says.

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    Astronaut shares space stories

    Veteran astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria speaks to a crowd of about 120 at Tūhura Otago Museum...

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    Astronaut shares space stories

    Just when Michael Lopez-Alegria was winding down for retirement, the former record-breaking Nasa astronaut found himself in the hot seat again, preparing humans for future space flight.

    Joy of reunion interrupted by fight

    PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

    Joy of reunion interrupted by fight

    Police were in attendance at a Castle St block party yesterday called "High School Reunion Day" after reports of a fight breaking out.

    And then there were none

    PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN / REPORT: RUBY SHAW

    And then there were none

    The 58 broadleaf shrubs planted at Queens Gardens by Dunedin man Steve Macknight were removed yesterday morning.

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    Brick-by-brick magnificent models materialise

    A F1 Grand Final Lego model, built by Sequoia, 9 and Cypress Hardisty, 11, with a little help...

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    Brick-by-brick magnificent models materialise

    A Lego F1 track, complete with moving cars and miniature crashes, earned a Dunedin brother and sister building-duo top prize at a celebration of the timeless brick.

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    Campers extricated as flooding hits

    A four-wheel-drive vehicle successfully traverses a ford outside the Waiora Scout Camp at Whare...

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    Campers extricated as flooding hits

    Emergency services were called on to extricate 18 people trapped by flooding at Waiora Scout Camp yesterday.

    Guns seized in crackdown on sovereign citizens

    WA police have suspended or cancelled 44 gun licences in a crackdown on sovereign citizens. Photo...

    Guns seized in crackdown on sovereign citizens

    The deaths of two police officers in Victoria have prompted a major crackdown on so-called "sovereign citizens" with guns in another jurisdiction.

    Roofs lifted as tornado strikes near Whakatāne

    Fenz crews from Edgecumbe and Whakatāne were attending the scene. Photo: ODT Files

    Roofs lifted as tornado strikes near Whakatāne

    Fire and Emergency says several homes have been damaged by a tornado in the Bay of Plenty on Sunday afternoon.

    Meth-addled man steals $15k firearms collection

    Nathaniel Scott stole 12 weapons but police were only able to recover one Glock pistol. Photo:...

    Meth-addled man steals $15k firearms collection

    A man was in the grips of a methamphetamine addiction when he broke into a relative's home and stole their firearms collection worth nearly $15,000.

    Thousands of teens to lose Jobseeker benefit

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Social Development Minister Louise Upston announce Jobseeker...

    Thousands of teens to lose Jobseeker benefit

    Parents earning more than $65,000 must support their 18-19-year-old children, with the government tightening eligibility for Jobseeker benefits.

    Israel accused of mistreating Greta Thunberg

    Swedish activist Greta Thunberg sits at an unknown location, after Israel intercepted the vessels...

    Israel accused of mistreating Greta Thunberg

    Activists detained by Israel for taking part in a flotilla seeking to deliver aid to Gaza allege that Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg was mistreated during her detention.

    One seriously hurt in central city crash

    Emergency services were called to Rattray St at 10.30am today after reports of a car crashing...

    One seriously hurt in central city crash

    A person is in a serious condition following a car crash in central Dunedin this morning.

    Kiwis detained in Israel get consular support

    Rana Hamida, Youssef Sammour and Samuel Leason. Photo: Screenshot

    Kiwis detained in Israel get consular support

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed a consular partner has been in contact with the New Zealanders detained in Israel.

    Unexplained Christchurch death a 'perplexing case'

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    Unexplained Christchurch death a 'perplexing case'

    Police say the unexplained death of a man in Christchurch is a "perplexing case", as they appeal for information from the public.

    One dead, four injured in Bay of Plenty crash

    One dead, four injured in Bay of Plenty crash

    One person has died and four others are injured after a crash in the Bay of Plenty this morning.

    Dozens killed in Gaza despite Trump's call to halt bombing

    Destroyed buildings in Gaza as seen from Israel. Photo: Reuters

    Dozens killed in Gaza despite Trump's call to halt bombing

    Dozens were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza on Saturday, local health officials said, despite a demand from US President Donald Trump for Israel to stop the bombing.

    One seriously hurt in Christchurch assault

    Photo: Getty Images

    One seriously hurt in Christchurch assault

    A person has been hospitalised after a serious assault in Christchurch yesterday evening.

    Te Pāti Māori MP named as one of the world's 'most influential rising stars'

    Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke at the opening of Parliament. Photo: RNZ

    Te Pāti Māori MP named as one of the world's 'most influential rising stars'

    Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke has been recognised by Time magazine as one of "the world's most influential rising stars".
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