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'Burnt like I've never seen': Tourist recounts treating eruption survivors

Whakaari White Island eruption as seen from tourist boat. Photo: Supplied / Lillani Hopkins via RNZ

'Burnt like I've never seen': Tourist recounts treating eruption survivors

Warning: graphic details. A coronial inquest into the Whakaari/White Island disaster has heard how the quick-thinking of a tour boat passenger helped treat burns survivors.

A powerful message with every push-up

Howard Wilson completed his first set of push-ups for the Blue September challenge aboard a boat...

A powerful message with every push-up

Canterbury doctor Howard Wilson has been raising awareness for prostate cancer, one push-up at a time.

Woman sought in relation to advertising banner thefts

If you recognise the woman pictured visit 105.police.govt.nz or call 105. Photo: Police

Woman sought in relation to advertising banner thefts

Police investigating the theft and damage of a Christchurch art fundraiser's advertising banners want to identify a woman who may be able to help with their inquiries.

Govt agencies worst to deal with, say terminally ill

A collection of reviews from people who are dying has revealed they are treated the best at restaurants and events, and the poorest by government agencies.

Man bitten by police dog after fleeing into forestry block

Man bitten by police dog after fleeing into forestry block

A wanted man was tracked through a forestry block by dogs after he fled police in Mosgiel yesterday.

Te Pāti Māori releases explosive allegations against MP

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi (File photo). Photo: VNP / Phil Smith

Te Pāti Māori releases explosive allegations against MP

In an explosive late-night email, Te Pāti Māori has accused one of its MPs of "major overspending issues" and her son of abusing Parliamentary security.

Teen brandishing toy knives also had real one - police

A teenager waving around toy knives in central Dunedin allegedly lashed out at police once they found a real one tucked in his waistband.

Hamas crackdown amid crime, security concerns

Members of Hamas. The group has said it seeks no role in Gaza's future governing body. Photo:...

Hamas crackdown amid crime, security concerns

A greatly weakened Hamas has sought to reassert itself in Gaza since a ceasefire took hold, killing at least 33 people in a crackdown on groups that have tested its grip.

NZ doctors concerned over rise in botched overseas surgeries

NZ doctors concerned over rise in botched overseas surgeries

A weight loss specialist is concerned about the number of patients needing serious patch-up operations after getting cut price surgeries overseas.

Maniototo Area School

Taking every opportunity and making the most of them is a way of life for Maniototo Area School head girl Grace Farquhar.

Hundreds forced to give birth far from home

Whakatāne Hospital's maternity service was downgraded to a primary birth unit in mid-January....

Hundreds forced to give birth far from home

More than 200 women made the journey in the past year - a third of them emergency transfers - amid a shortage of obstetricians.

Murder accused claims self-defence after Chch shooting

James Arthur Holder is accused of murdering David Bridgwater (insert) in Aranui on January 4,...

Murder accused claims self-defence after Chch shooting

A night out in Christchurch turned fatal when a man was shot dead in a suburban street.

Teachers begin week of strikes

Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Teachers begin week of strikes

About 21,000 secondary school teachers are taking industrial action after stalled collective agreement talks.

'Finally at peace': Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners released

People gather at Nasser hospital as they welcome freed Palestinian prisoners released by Israel...

'Finally at peace': Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners released

Hamas freed the last living Israeli hostages from Gaza and Israel sent home busloads of Palestinian detainees, as Donald Trump told Israel's parliament that peace had arrived in the Holy Land.

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Family going four from four as Class Act recipients

Proud parents Traci and Paul Paton, tailing this week on their Pigroot farm, will come to Dunedin...

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Family going four from four as Class Act recipients

Palmerston's Paton family do enjoy doing things together, but this might be taking it to the next level.

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Analysis: Hard to read what result heralds

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Analysis: Hard to read what result heralds

In 2022, it was fairly clear what had happened.

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‘I think it’s a very interesting council’

New faces at the Dunedin City Council table are (from left) Mickey Treadwell, Doug Hall, John...

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‘I think it’s a very interesting council’

Rounding out an unpredictable council lineup, with backgrounds in health, business and technology, Dunedin’s six new councillors say they are ready to get stuck into the big issues.