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The quake's epicentre was near the southern Philippine city of Davao. Image: USGS

Major quake hits Philippines, tsunami warnings issued

Updated 4.00 pm

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake has struck offshore in the southern Philippines, with tsunami warnings issued in several countries and people in nearby coastal areas urged to evacuate to higher ground.

Teens trash elderly couple's home after breaking in to host party

One of the teens claimed she had rented the property from Airbnb, a media report says. Photo:...

Teens trash elderly couple's home after breaking in to host party

A mother has apologised and said she is "beyond disgusted and embarrassed" after one of her teens allegedly took part in the trashing of an elderly couple's home.

Corin Dann to leave RNZ's Morning Report

Corin Dann joined RNZ's Morning Report in 2019. Photo: RNZ

Corin Dann to leave RNZ's Morning Report

Well-known broadcaster Corin Dann is to become RNZ's new Business Editor.

Protester accused of smashing Winston Peters' window pleads not guilty

The smashed window at Winston Peters' home. Photo: RNZ

Protester accused of smashing Winston Peters' window pleads not guilty

A protester accused of smashing a window at Winston Peters' Auckland home has pleaded not guilty and will face a trial by jury.

Witnesses sought to crash in which man broke leg

Police investigating a North Dunedin crash between a car and a moped in which a man broke his leg are asking for public help.

Chch family's 'grave concerns' for missing boy

Christchurch family's 'grave concerns' for boy missing in Canada

Canadian police and a Christchurch family have made a fresh appeal for information about an 11-year-old boy who has gone missing in British Columbia.

Israelis and Palestinians rejoice as ceasefire ratified

Palestinians celebrate the ceasefire in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Photo: Reuters

Israelis and Palestinians rejoice as ceasefire ratified

Israel's government has ratified a ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours and free Israeli hostages.

Man charged after string of death threats against MP

Man charged after string of death threats against MP

A 19-year-old man has been charged in relation to a series of death threats made against a Member of Parliament earlier this year.

Engine fire forces military chopper to land

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

Engine fire forces military chopper to land

The Air Force say an A109 helicopter has been forced to land after signs of an engine fire above Ohakea Air Force base, near Palmerston North.

Rain battering upper South Island

Highways closed, emergency operations centre activated as rain batters upper South Island

Updated 2.55 pm

Emergency operations centres have been activated on the West Coast as heavy rain brings highway closures, slips and surface flooding.

Man accused of killing Christchurch woman keeps name secret

A man charged with murdering a woman in Christchurch earlier this year will keep his name secret for now.

Council reviews its processes after dog attack

Ziggy suffered injuries after being attacked by a dog in Hawarden. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Shots fired at council after dog attacks

A Canterbury man now carries a golf club to ward off dangerous canines when he takes his dog for a walk, while a woman who was recently attacked leaves town to exercise her pet.

Young man died after eating meal with peanuts

'Senseless waste of life': Mum blasts facility after son dies from peanut allergy

A post-mortem has confirmed a young man who died after suffering what he thought was an allergic reaction at a mental health respite facility had eaten a meal containing trace amounts of peanut.

Passenger 'ready for a tequila' after bird strike drama

Fiji Airways flight FJ450 touches down. Photo: RNZ/Louis Dunham

Passenger 'ready for a tequila' after bird strike drama

Passengers reported seeing blood on the plane and feeling dizzy from going around in circles after a Fiji Airways flight encountered a bird strike above Canterbury.

Woman travels from Dunedin to search for sister

Te Anihana Pomana was last seen in central Auckland on August 21. File photo

'Crucial to me': Sister travels from Dunedin to search for missing woman

The sister of a woman who went missing in Auckland over a month ago has headed from Dunedin to the northern city, appealing to locals for help in the search.

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Mayoral hopefuls state top issues

The Dunedin City Council Mayoral candidates, from left is Lee Vandervis, Andrew Simms, Jules...

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Mayoral hopefuls state top issues

Candidates for the Dunedin mayoralty were happy to offer a little advice for voters yet to make up their minds.

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Hopes signs can be reused

Otago Regional Council candidate Chanel Gardner (back left) suggests council candidate signs be...

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Hopes signs can be reused

They are all coming down by midnight tonight.

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Last-minute rush likely to lift low voter turnout

Local elections voting box. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Last-minute rush likely to lift low voter turnout

If an abysmal voter turnout is to be avoided for Dunedin, an exceptional surge in last-minute voting will be required.

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Mayoral hopeful: ‘We’re in for some surprises’

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Mayoral hopeful: ‘We’re in for some surprises’

Dunedin's mayoral candidates are a mix of nerves, optimism and confidence before the big day.

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Gossip, snobbery and a principal sent by God

Columba College, situated in the leafy suburb of Roslyn, is an integrated Presbyterian all-girls...

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Gossip, snobbery and a principal sent by God

Classroom exorcism, prayers for Charlie Kirk and a conservative dress code - insiders have lifted the lid on a prestigious Dunedin school where mystery surrounds the principal's absence.

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