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Frew wins both races in speed weekend

Driver Terri Taylor, of Cromwell, takes part in the Whare Flat Hill Climb on Saturday. She...

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Frew wins both races in speed weekend

A man dubbed the "fastest man around Otago" did what he was good at and took home two back-to-back wins during a weekend of hill climb car-racing events.

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More gale winds set to hit South

A week of wild weather comes amid warnings that marine heatwave conditions currently enveloping...

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More gale winds set to hit South

More severe gales are on the way as "a car crash" of weather systems heads towards Otago and Southland today.

Girls display colourful array of cultures

Girls display colourful array of cultures

The Women’s Cultural Social Get Together celebrates diversity and culture of Muslim women, fostering a sense of identity for the youth and supporting women-led businesses.

Māori prison, health link poor: studies

New Zealand prisons are increasingly being recognised as a powerful determinant of health and wellbeing — particularly for Māori.

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Connie Nelson enjoys another birthday

Dunedin centenarian-and-then-some Connie Nelson celebrated her 104th birthday at Oxford Court...

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Connie Nelson enjoys another birthday

Surrounded by family and friends and with a firm grip on her treasured cellphone, Dunedin woman Connie Nelson was in good spirits at the weekend as she celebrated yet another milestone birthday.

Fenz called to Little Sisters of the Poor

Fenz called to Little Sisters of the Poor

Firefighters use cutting equipment to remove a loose piece of material from a structure at the Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Rest Home in Brockville yesterday.

Demolition derby car ploughs into crowd, 13 injured

Thirteen people were injured when a demolition derby car ploughed into spectators in a "freak accident" in a small Australian country town.

Pilot found trapped in wreckage after chopper crash

The helicopter went down near Mākara Beach about 8am today. File photo

Pilot found trapped in wreckage after chopper crash

A pilot was found trapped in the wreckage after their helicopter crashed on Wellington's remote west coast this morning.

Fears housing plan will lead to 'rising crime, parties and nuisance'

Hugo Kristinsson. Photo: RNZ / Adam Burns

Fears housing plan will lead to 'rising crime, parties and nuisance'

Residents of the Christchurch suburb of South Brighton are not happy with a plan to build emergency housing apartments on land in their quiet cul-de-sac.

Britain announces major asylum-seeker policy overhaul

Protesters gather outside the Bell Hotel in Epping in August after the British government...

Britain announces major asylum-seeker policy overhaul

Britain says it will launch the largest overhaul of policy on asylum seekers in modern times, drawing inspiration from Denmark's approach.

Multimillion-winning ticket sold at South Island supermarket

Lotto will jackpot again Wednesday after Saturday's $38m Powerball draw was not struck. Photo: NZ...

Multimillion-winning ticket sold at South Island supermarket

Lotto has revealed where the three winning tickets from last night’s record-breaking “must-win” Powerball draw were sold, and one was a South Island supermarket

Search resumes for missing fisherman off Whangārei coast

Search resumes for missing fisherman off Whangārei coast

Search crews are resuming the search for a man believed to be missing in the sea in Northland.

One dead after Auckland hit-and-run

One person has died following a hit-and-run in West Auckland's Henderson overnight.

Storm barrage lashing eastern Australia

Communities in two Australian states remain under threat from wild weather packing hailstones, heavy rain and destructive winds.

Community reeling after four die in house fire

(File photo) Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

'Devastating': Community reeling after four die in house fire

Four people, including three children, have died in a house fire in the town of Sanson, Manawatū's mayor has confirmed.

Police confirm fatalities after Sanson house fire

Police confirm fatalities after Sanson house fire

Police have confirmed several fatalities at the scene of a house fire in Sanson on Saturday afternoon.

Three players share record $55 million Powerball prize

Many have lined up to get their hands on a lotto ticket for tonight's record $55 dollar draw....

Three players share record $55 million Powerball prize

Three lucky Lotto players will be over the moon after each winning $18.3 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s record $55 million draw.

Aged Care Association calls for funding of Alzheimers Otago

Aged Care Association chief executive Tracey Martin. Photo: RNZ/Nate McKinnon

Aged Care Association calls for funding of Alzheimers Otago

The Aged Care Association is calling on the government to temporarily help fund Alzheimers Otago, which says its services are on the brink of collapse.

Body found during search for missing overdue boat

A body was recovered following the search for a missing fishing boat. Photo: NZ Coastguard

Body found during search for missing overdue boat

Police have confirmed a body was found during the search for an overdue boat in Northland, which went missing on Friday night with two people onboard.

New measles case brings national total to 19

New measles case brings national total to 19

Health authorities have confirmed one new measles case, linked to Wellington College, bringing the national total in the current outbreak to 19.

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