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Unlimited anchoring ‘loophole’ closed
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Unlimited anchoring ‘loophole’ closed
One boatie abusing a loophole and getting himself unlimited anchoring in Otago Harbour may find himself having to make other arrangements.
‘Glamping’ at the races: taking in on-track action great cure for Christmas excess
‘Glamping’ at the races: taking in on-track action great cure for Christmas excess
Christmas dinner leftovers, a bit of sunshine and some horse racing — what better way to recover from a festive hangover?
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Rest-home subject of another grievance
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Rest-home subject of another grievance
Another personal grievance against management at Oxford Court rest-home has emerged, saying the complex was unsafe and it was an understatement to say bullying was a daily occurrence.
Act minister remains hands-on out on the farm
Act minister remains hands-on out on the farm
2026 is election year and parties are already jockeying for position.
Obituary: Clarinet teacher hit right notes
Obituary: Clarinet teacher hit right notes
Barrie Rutledge’s style is imprinted in Dunedin’s musical DNA.
Quds Force member killed
Quds Force member killed
The Israeli military said yesterday its forces killed a member of Iran’s Quds Force in Lebanon who had been involved in planning attacks from Syria and Lebanon.
Christmas around the world
Christmas around the world
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Pair arrested after 'cowardly attack' on taxi driver
Pair arrested after 'cowardly attack' on taxi driver
Dunedin police have thanked the public for their help in arresting two people after a "cowardly attack" on a taxi driver on Christmas Day.
Person of interest named in Hanukkah car fire
Person of interest named in Hanukkah car fire
A person of interest has been named as police investigate a suspected arson attack on a car donning a celebratory Hanukkah sign, parked outside a rabbi's home in Australia.
Pope decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
Pope decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
Pope Leo has decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon, in an unusually direct appeal.
Andrew's daughters attend Christmas service
Andrew's daughters attend Christmas service
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have attended the royal family's traditional Christmas Day church service, while their father Andrew, recently stripped of his titles, did not.
Body found at Piha Beach
Body found at Piha Beach
A body has been found at Piha Beach after a police helicopter joined a search for a person swept away.
Police dog recovering after fall in scalding water
Police dog recovering after fall in scalding water
A police dog seriously injured after falling into scalding geothermal water is finally getting to enjoy retirement after months of recovery - just in time for Christmas.
US carries out 'deadly strike' against ISIS in Nigeria
US carries out 'deadly strike' against ISIS in Nigeria
The United States carried out an airstrike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria's government.
One killed in house fire
One killed in house fire
One person died after a house fire in New Plymouth on the morning of Christmas Eve.
Increase in tracking devices in abusive partner stalking: experts
Increase in tracking devices in abusive partner stalking: experts
Domestic violence experts warn they are seeing an alarming increase in abusive partners stalking their exes using mini tracking devices and mobile phone apps.
Teen to appear in court after Christchurch arrest
Teen to appear in court after Christchurch arrest
A 19-year-old man is due to appear in court today after an alleged firearms incident in Christchurch yesterday evening.
Lighting strikes on Christmas Day
Lighting strikes on Christmas Day
What started as a sunny Christmas Day in Dunedin, turned dramatic, as a lighting and hail storm moved up the harbour.
Santa's sleigh broke down
Santa's sleigh broke down
My sleigh broke down so I teamed up with New Zealand Police and the grinch to improvise.
Thousands of unwanted pressies for sale
Thousands of unwanted presents up for sale
More than 4500 unwanted Christmas gifts had already been listed for sale online by 8.30am on Boxing Day, according to Trade Me.