Family’s numbers pay dividends
Family’s numbers pay dividends
Using the same Lotto numbers for years has finally paid off for an Otago family who are $5.3million richer after a Powerball jackpot win.
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Med school’s high risk no surprise: Hernandez
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Med school’s high risk no surprise: Hernandez
An opposition MP says he is not surprised the controversial Waikato medical school project has been classed as ‘‘high risk’’ by the government’s financial advisers.
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Rise in stabbings and gunshot wounds in South
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Rise in stabbings and gunshot wounds in South
A rise in stabbing and gunshot wounds in the South has contributed to a ‘‘record’’ demand for ambulances and paramedics.
'NZ stands with you': Vigil held for landslide victims
'NZ stands with you': Vigil held for landslide victims
More than 1000 people have attended a community vigil at Coronation Park in Tauranga this evening in the wake of the Mt Maunganui landslide.
Plant stench draws hundreds of complaints
Wastewater plant stench draws hundreds of complaints in four days
A putrid stench lingering in Christchurch's eastern suburbs from the city's wastewater treatment plant is expected to persist for at least another week.
Govt announces two new specialist schools
Govt announces two new specialist schools for children with high needs
The government has announced funding for two news specialist schools, catering for children with high needs and disabilities.
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Masters Games multi-medallist has no plans to slow down
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Masters Games multi-medallist has no plans to slow down
A Mosgiel octogenarian who has never missed a Masters Games has more medals than years to her name — and is hoping to add a couple more to the collection next month.
Swedish landslide victim 'loved New Zealand'
Second Mount Maunganui landslide victim formally identified
A 20-year-old Swedish tourist is the second victim of the fatal Mount Maunganui landslide to be formally identified.
Peninsula on verge of being possum-free
Peninsula on verge of being possum-free
Conservationists expect to officially declare the Otago Peninsula possum-free soon and put more pest species in their sights.
'Huge challenges' to reconnect communities after storms: PM
'Huge challenges' to reconnect communities after storms: PM
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has indicated reconnecting some isolated North Island communities could take up to six months.
Charles doco shows life as nature campaigner
Charles doco shows life as nature campaigner
King Charles has hosted the first film premiere at a royal palace - a documentary chronicling his lifetime work of championing nature.
Community spirit
Community spirit
My 9-year-old had a very community minded idea for her last school holiday day.
Next attack 'far worse', Trump warns Iran
Next attack 'far worse', Trump warns Iran
US President Donald Trump has urged Iran to come to the table and make a deal on nuclear weapons or the next US attack would be far worse. Tehran responded with a threat to strike back.
Massive IT outage at North Island hospitals blamed on govt cuts
Massive IT outage at North Island hospitals blamed on govt cuts
The PSA is blaming a massive IT outage at hospitals in Auckland and Northland on cuts to Health NZ's digital team.
Springsteen releases Minneapolis protest song
Springsteen releases Minneapolis protest song
LISTEN🔉: Bruce Springsteen has released a protest song honouring Minneapolis residents killed in what he called the "state of terror" visited on the city by immigration raids.
Search for wanted man has NSW towns on edge
Search for alleged triple killer has NSW towns on edge
Suspicion and tensions are high in a widespread regional area as the search for an alleged triple killer enters a second week.
Mixed signals as Minneapolis remains on edge
Mixed signals as Minneapolis remains on edge
US President Donald Trump has warned Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey he is "playing with fire" for insisting that local police would refrain from enforcing federal immigration laws.
Motorcyclist dead after Canterbury highway crash
Motorcyclist dead after Canterbury highway crash
A motorcyclist is dead after a crash with a car on a Canterbury highway today.
‘Absolutely unreal’: Otago winners claim $5.3m Lotto prize
‘Absolutely unreal’: Otago winners claim $5.3m Lotto prize
Using the same Lotto numbers for years has finally paid off for an Otago family who are $5.3 million richer after a Powerball jackpot win.
Man denies Dunedin arson spree
Man denies Dunedin arson spree
A man, allegedly part of a trio responsible for an explosive spree of five arsons in five days around Dunedin, has denied the charges against him.