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The man paid a Georgian fertility clinic to facilitate a surrogacy arrangement. Photo: Getty Images

NZ man wins Family Court order to adopt own surrogate son

A New Zealand man will be allowed to adopt a child born to a surrogate mother overseas, despite concerns from a judge that he may have misled a fertility clinic overseas about his marital status.

Judge's hands forced in man's bid to adopt his own son

A New Zealand man will be allowed to adopt a child born to a surrogate mother overseas, despite concerns from a judge that he may have misled a fertility clinic overseas about his marital status.

Toitū te whenua - A precious cargo

Te Kaihīnaki, permanent reminders of the waka atua Āraiteuru’s epic voyage. Photo: Craig Baxter

Toitū te whenua - A precious cargo

A record of the heroic deeds of early voyagers lives on in the Otago landscape, David Higgins tells Luke Chapman and Tom McKinlay.

Frustration at council view on ‘benign’ coastal landfill

Colac Bay/Ōraka is a small coastal settlement over the hill from Riverton/Aparima. Photos:...

Frustration at council view on ‘benign’ coastal landfill

A southern council says it needs to "draw the line" with a community over its old dumpsite.

Hundreds meet for Taurite Tū games

Susan Raihana, of Temuka, tests her aim during the Taurite Tū games at the Unipol gymnasium in...

Hundreds meet for Taurite Tū games

An Ōtākou strength and exercise programme with a uniquely Māori kaupapa has flourished into a national movement.

Big Christmas surprise waiting inside cathedral

Big Christmas surprise inside Christ Church Cathedral

Cantabrians will get a rare chance to go inside the quake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral this Christmas - and there will be a big surprise waiting inside.

Robotics team headed for national champs

Showcasing robot building skills are Tahuna Normal Intermediate School pupils (from left)...

Robotics team headed for national champs

A local tech team has been turning bricks into bots while gaining an understanding of environmental science.

Albatross float returns for Santa Parade

Dunedin Santa Parade Trust chairman John Marsh sits on the bonnet of the Tow Mater float...

Albatross float returns for Santa Parade

The giant albatross float will spread its wings once again for this year’s Dunedin Santa Parade.

Berlin Wall remnant gets a makeover

Christchurch's Berlin Wall remnant gets a makeover

A piece of Cold War history has quietly celebrated an anniversary – in central Christchurch.

The show must go on for StarJam crew

Dressed up and ready to have fun are Groove Getters Lachlan (front), Kieana (left) and Ollie....

The show must go on for Canterbury StarJam crew

The volunteers behind a StarJam concert in Christchurch this weekend are determined to put on a great show, despite the nationwide organisation ceasing operations earlier this month.

Big crowd at Christmas parade

The Christmas Show Parade on Sunday featured 70 floats. Photo: Geoff Sloan

70 festive floats entertain big Christmas parade crowd

Thousands of people soaked up the atmosphere at Christchurch's 76th annual Christmas Show Parade on Sunday.

Luxon set on budget cap for hospital

Christopher Luxon has admitted he was holidaying in Hawaii last week despite his social media...

Luxon set on budget cap for hospital

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government will not budge on the budget cap it has set of $1.9 billion for the new Dunedin hospital.

Predecessor's abstention in fees vote right call: White

Newly-elected Otago University Students’ Association president Liam White says he too would have abstained on the vote to increase tuition fees.

Dress rehearsal

Dress rehearsal

Models and designers prepare for the Otago Polytechnic 2024 Collections Graduate Fashion Show in Dunedin last night.

House concert show-stopper

Lindsay Williams with his cathedral organ. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

House concert show-stopper

Queenstown's Lindsay Williams would be one of the few Kiwis to have a magnificent-sounding cathedral organ in their home.

Coroner's report into student's death released

Coroner's report into death of Chch student released

The coroner has released a report into the tragic death of Canterbury University student Samuel Finnemore who died after he accidentally fell through his bedroom window in Riccarton.

Video shows progress at sport and aquatic centre

The Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre dive pool and tower is currently under construction....

Video shows progress on Christchurch’s new $696m sport and aquatic centre

New video footage shows the progress made on the dive pool and tower at Christchurch’s Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.

New mental health facility opens its doors

New Chch mental health facility opens its doors

A new outpatient mental health facility for young people in Christchurch was officially opened on Friday.

Being inspired to help others

Otago Polytechnic bachelor of nursing student Isabella Arnold has taken it upon herself to become...

Being inspired to help others

At the age of 13, Isabella Arnold had to come to grips with the life-changing fact that her mum had a rare form of leukemia.

Focussing the lens on fashion students' creations

Garments by 16 fashion and design students at Otago Polytechnic were being captured on video this...

Focussing the lens on fashion students' creations

A glimpse into the possible future of New Zealand fashion will hit the catwalk on Friday night, as local students showcase their collections at The Hub.

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