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Massive blaze on Dunedin hills

Families evacuated as a large scrub fire tore across Flagstaff Hill, in Dunedin, have been allowed to return home tonight after the fire was brought under control.
Rugby World Cup: Players you may recognise

When the Rugby World Cup kicks off on September 20 there will be a strong Canterbury presence at the tournament – and not just with the All Blacks.

Serious injuries after car crashes into pole

Serious injuries after car crashes into pole

A person had to be cut free from a car after it crashed into a power pole in Casebrook.
Diabetic's BYO dinner row

Diabetic's BYO dinner row

An Auckland restaurant has been forced to close after a row over a diabetic diner eating her own food.
Christchurch man charged with assaulting baby

Christchurch man charged with assaulting baby

A Christchurch man has been charged with the alleged assault of a 10-week old baby.

Christchurch

The Alzheimers NZ report released last night estimates the number of people with dementia over...

Strokes missed: Findings show hospital failed sick woman

A 33-year-old woman suffered two strokes while in hospital, and no one noticed. Canterbury District Health Board has been found in breach for failing to provide the woman with adequate care, a decision released today found.

Strong winds, cold nights on way for South

Strong winds, cold nights on way for South

Strong winds expected to buffet the South today will be followed by chilly conditions as a front makes its way up the country.
Poignant memorial to March 15

Poignant memorial to March 15

Rebecca Parnham spent three days handwashing flower wrappers left outside Al Noor Mosque and the Botanic Gardens after the March 15 terrorist attacks.
Insurance battle costly for Maddie

Insurance battle costly for Maddie

Thousands of dollars raised for Maddie Collins have been lost in a battle with an insurance company.

Sport

Beauden Barrett gets around Jonny Sexton in the last meeting between the All Blacks and Ireland....

Size v speed the World Cup battleground

It's the new age Rugby World Cup which poses one of the sport's oldest questions - will a good big man beat a good little man?

Rugby World Cup: Players you may recognise

Rugby World Cup: Players you may recognise

When the Rugby World Cup kicks off on September 20 there will be a strong Canterbury presence at the tournament – and not just with the All Blacks.
Final rematch set for premier netball

Final rematch set for premier netball

The teams have been found for the premiere netball final on Saturday.
England win final test, Aussies hold on to urn

England win final Ashes test, Aussies hold on to urn

England have bowled Australia out for 263 to win the final test at The Oval by 135 runs and ensure the first drawn Ashes series since 1972.

National

Smoke drifts from the blaze on Flagstaff as seen from Pine Hill. Photo: Caroline Hunter

Massive blaze on Dunedin hills

Families evacuated as a large scrub fire tore across Flagstaff Hill, in Dunedin, have been allowed to return home tonight after the fire was brought under control.

Diabetic's BYO dinner row

Diabetic's BYO dinner row

An Auckland restaurant has been forced to close after a row over a diabetic diner eating her own food.
Fiji highlands deaths: NZ healer charged with five murders

Fiji highlands deaths: NZ healer charged with five murders

A New Zealand faith healer has been charged in relation to the deaths of five people in the Fijian highlands, local police say.
Resort 'rife with MDMA and cocaine'

Resort 'rife with MDMA and cocaine'

Police say Queenstown is "rife with MDMA and cocaine”, and that drug crime is getting worse in the resort.

Districts

Shake-up defined mayoralty

David Ayers had no idea, when he first considered standing for the Waimakariri mayoralty, that earthquake recovery would come to define his time in the job.

Recycling is second nature in productions

Recycling is second nature in productions

Finding a new life or purpose for old costumes and sets is all part of preparing for a production.
Car hits power pole

Car hits power pole

A person has been taken to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition after their car hit a power pole in rural Canterbury.
Youth champion Ellie honoured with award

Youth champion Ellie honoured with award

Oxford's Ellie Tizzard has been recognised for her efforts to advance the concerns of local youth.

Life & Style

Little Andromeda project director Michael Bell

Bell line-up for Little Andromeda

More than 100 performances of 70 different shows will be staged in a major pop-up theatre festival.

Presenter leaving TVNZ for life on a farm

Presenter leaving TVNZ for life on a farm

Celebrity Treasure Island co-host Matt Chisholm has announced he is giving up life on camera, for life on farm with his family in Central Otago.
Springtime adds zest

Springtime adds zest

Fiona McLaren brings out the zest to celebrate spring.
Fat Freddy's Drop announce 2020 tour lineup

Fat Freddy's Drop announce 2020 tour lineup

South Island venues include Christchurch and Queenstown.

World

Swooping magpie causes fatal bike crash

An elderly man has died of head injuries after he was startled by a magpie and crashed his bicycle south of Sydney.

Hong Kong protesters hurl petrol bombs

Hong Kong protesters hurl petrol bombs

Hong Kong police fired water cannon and volleys of tear gas to disperse protesters throwing petrol bombs at government building, as months of sometimes violent demonstrations showed no sign of letting up
Drone strike hits Saudi oil production

Drone strike hits Saudi oil production

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group has attacked two plants at the heart of Saudi Arabia's oil industry, knocking out more than half the Kingdom's output.
Gold toilet stolen from Churchill's birthplace

Gold toilet stolen from Churchill's birthplace

Thieves have stolen a fully-working 18-carat gold toilet from Britain's Blenheim Palace, where it had been installed as an art exhibit.

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