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Surgeon hopes to see more vision testing

University of Otago ophthalmology consultant and eye surgeon Dr Francesc March is calling for...

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Surgeon hopes to see more vision testing

A lack of vision and hearing examinations — especially in rest-homes — has prompted researchers to call for more government funding for annual checks.

Fiery farewell

Fiery farewell

People burn offerings at Kowloon Funeral Parlour for victims of the deadly fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, in Hong Kong, yesterday.

‘Violent’ use of ‘Franklin’ condemned

The Canadian publisher of a children’s book character used by Pete Hegseth to play down possible war crimes is distancing their cartoon turtle from the United States Secretary of War.

Minister's message to renters: Negotiate with landlord

Housing Minister Chris Bishop (left) and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka at the select...

Minister's message to renters: Negotiate with landlord

Housing Minister Chris Bishop is encouraging tenants to negotiate a cheaper deal as rent prices drop.

Cobden woman killed in crash with Swiss named

Patrick Keusch appeared in court on Monday. Photo: POOL via RNZ / Iain McGregor / The Press

Cobden woman killed in crash with Swiss named

Police have named the woman who died in crash in which a Swiss man has admitted a charge of careless driving.

Ousted MP taking Te Pāti Māori president to court

Ousted MP taking Te Pāti Māori president to court

Ousted Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is taking party president John Tamihere to court.

Crash closes part of Canterbury highway

Crash closes part of Canterbury highway

Three people are believed to be injured after a crash that has closed part of a Canterbury highway.

Measles case in Dunedin among 'concerning' rise

Measles case in Dunedin among 'concerning' rise

A measles case has been confirmed in Dunedin as health authorities warn of a "concerning" rise heading into the summer holidays.

Warnings 'ignored' for Hooker Valley track

An advisory sign for the Hooker Valley track also gives people other options if they want to hike...

Hikers 'ignoring warnings' for Hooker Valley track

Hikers are risking their lives daily venturing into closed areas of a popular Canterbury national park track, where construction and explosive work is under way to build a new bridge, Doc says.

Once-in-a-lifetime bloom

The Talipot palms on show at the Aterro do Flamengo park in Rio de Janeiro. Photo: Reuters

Once-in-a-lifetime bloom

A golden cascade of Talipot tree blossoms has captivated Rio de Janeiro, marking the first and last bloom of these rare palms.

Pauline Hanson eyes political resurgence

Pauline Hanson's revival as a political force is likely more driven by local factors including...

Pauline Hanson eyes political resurgence

Australian Senator Pauline Hanson and her anti-immigration party have rocketed up opinion polls, nearing a peak seen 30 years ago when she first entered politics.

Andrew Coster breaks silence: 'I got this wrong'

Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster. Photo: RNZ

Andrew Coster breaks silence: 'I got this wrong'

"I am prepared to take responsibility - I got this wrong," the former top officer says as he quits his chief executive role in the govt's Social Investment Agency.

Six60 to headline opening show at new Christchurch stadium

Dunedin's Six60 will join with Synthony to provide the first live music set at Christchurch's brand new One New Zealand Stadium in May next year.

Reports of tornado damage, injuries in Manawatū

File photo: Supplied / PHOTO: Lynn Young

Reports of tornado damage, injuries in Manawatū

Fire crews have rushed to a motor camp in rural Manawatū after reports a tornado went through and overturned a caravan.

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Two hospitalised after chemical incident at polytech

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Two hospitalised after chemical incident at polytech

Otago Polytechnic is reviewing its procedures and management of hazardous substances, following an incident involving sulphuric acid at the School of Art.

Extent of illegal cigarette sales in Australia revealed

Dodgy darts might be twice as prevalent in Australia as legal ones, as excessive excise rates fuel the black market for smuggled cigarettes.

Coster resigns as head of Social Investment Agency

Andrew Coster resigns as head of Social Investment Agency

Former police commissioner Andrew Coster has resigned as chief executive of the Social Investment Agency, effective immediately.

Massive haul of stolen pounamu seized in Dunedin

A slab of stolen pounamu. File photo: NZ Police

Massive haul of stolen pounamu seized in Dunedin

Almost a tonne of "brazenly paraded" stolen pounamu has been seized in Dunedin and a 29-year-old man arrested.

Former political figure flees Dunedin police after alleged bar brawl

A former political figure has been released on bail after an alleged Dunedin bar brawl.

Mosque terrorist likely to give evidence at Court of Appeal hearing

Mosque terrorist likely to give evidence at Court of Appeal hearing

The white supremacist terrorist who murdered 51 people in the Christchurch terror attack is expected to give evidence in an attempt to overturn his conviction and life sentence.

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