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At least 11 dead as wildfire rages in Spanish tourist hotspot

Smoke and flames rise during a wildfire in Los Gallardos, Spain. Photo: Forta/Handout via REUTERS

At least 11 dead as wildfire rages in Spanish tourist hotspot

At least 11 people have died in a wildfire in Almeria in southern Spain, as crews battle to bring one of the country's deadliest blazes on record under control.

Power restored after major outage hits parts of Dunedin

Power restored after major outage hits parts of Dunedin

Electricity has been restored after about 700 properties in Dunedin were hit with a power cut this evening.

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Roof fundraising campaign takes flight

Grace Murphie worries for the future of the butterflies at Tūhura Otago Museum’s Tropical Forest...

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Roof fundraising campaign takes flight

The thought of life without a roof for the butterflies at Tūhura Otago Museum’s Tropical Forest makes Grace Murphie sad.

Election 2026 interview: NZ First's Mark Patterson

This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is New Zealand First list MP and Taieri candidate Mark Patterson.

Late Matariki drone show goes ahead after early display cancelled

The first of two drone shows to celebrate Matariki tonight was cancelled at the last minute, causing frustration for those waiting in the cold outside Forsyth Barr Stadium.

SH1 reopens after motorcyclist critically injured north of Dunedin

SH1 reopens after motorcyclist critically injured north of Dunedin

One person has been critically injured in a motorcycle crash that closed State Highway One just north of Dunedin for nearly six hours.

Nigel Farage to face challenge from man with bin on his head

Count Binface looks to be Nigel Farage's only challenger after the far-right Reform leader...

Nigel Farage to face challenge from man with bin on his head

A gamble by Nigel Farage to trigger an election for his own parliamentary seat could mean the only opponent he'll face during campaigning is a man with a trash can on his head.

Shellfish biotoxin alert for Marlborough Sounds

Shellfish biotoxin alert for Marlborough Sounds

People are being warned not to collect or consume shellfish from parts of Marlborough Sounds as they may contain toxins.

Lotto player wins all four First Division prizes

Lotto player wins all four First Division prizes

A Lotto player has scooped $1 million after using the same numbers to win all four First Division prizes.

Man who painted fake Timaru pedestrian crossing jailed

Joshua David Brooking painted a fake pedestrian crossing on a main road into Timaru.

Man who painted fake Timaru pedestrian crossing jailed

A man who previously forced two prisons into lockdowns during destructive rooftop and riot incidents has now been caught painting a pedestrian crossing on a main route into a South Island town.

France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after the match as France qualify for the semi final stage of...

France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals

France captain Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but curled in a superb goal on the hour as France struck twice in six minutes to brush aside Morocco.

Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf

Mourners gather on the day of the burial of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in...

Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf

Iranian armed forces launched attacks on US military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following US strikes on Iran's southern coastal and eastern provinces, further eroding a three-week...

Cancer survivor says 'second opinion saved my life'

Jessica and Kelly Reynolds. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Cancer survivor says 'second opinion saved my life'

Ten years after finding lumps in her breast Kelly Reynolds was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Her daughter Jessica tells her story

Dozens evacuated overnight as river banks burst

Kopu Road and flooding damage at The Limery on Kopu Road. Photo: Supplied

Dozens evacuated overnight as river banks burst

Dozens of residents in the town of Wairoa have been evacuated overnight after the river burst its banks.

Hundreds gather for Dunedin Matariki ceremony

Hundreds of people gathered at Tūhura Otago Museum today to celebrate the rise of Matariki and welcome the Māori New Year.

Thousands celebrate rise of Matariki

Thousands have descended on Takaparawhau to celebrate the rise of Matariki. Photo: RNZ / Layla...

Thousands celebrate rise of Matariki

Thousands have gathered at Takaparawhau, Bastion Point in Tāmaki Makaurau before dawn to celebrate the rise of Matariki and welcome the Māori New Year. Ngāti Whātua o Ōrākei are hosting this year's...

'Intense security' for Narendra Modi visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a press conference in Melbourne, Australia,...

'Intense security' for Narendra Modi visit

A large security operation is underway for the Indian Prime Minister's visit and the public should expect disruptions in Auckland on Saturday, police say.

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