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Emilia Finer won multiple medals at the ice swimming championships in Italy.
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Fine conditions are expected for most of the country up to and including Waitangi Day.
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Rising rent is causing trouble for many New Zealanders, the Salvation Army send a warning. Fishermen receive fines for poor conduct as Dunedin Hospital takes another hit.
‘Incredibly distressing’: Doctor worries old disease is making NZ comeback
Painful bone growth disorder appears to making a mysterious resurgence among NZ children.
Fears older people being let down by Dunedin Hospital revamp
The Government confirmed the new Dunedin Hospital will open with 351 beds.
New Dunedin hospital going on old Cadbury factory site; costs ‘under control’
The Health Minister admits the site brings with it construction challenges.
Road-rage hammer attack victim undergoes head surgery, two youths charged
The violent assault followed an incident involving three vehicles, police said.
Medical supplies taken from air ambulance recovered in ‘trove of stolen items’
Police recovered the medical items in Dunedin.
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Nudist draws ire of seaside community with ads for naked walking groups
Not everyone in Kaka Point is pleased with Lloyd Bonnar's idea of freedom.
'Coronation of a king': Dunedin publican on attending Trump's inauguration
Michael McCarrigan said the inauguration was like the coronation of a king or queen.
Opinion: The risks of ‘just asking questions’ in political discourse
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QV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?
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Shane Te Pou: Ferry fiasco exposes the peril of political flip-flops on infrastructure
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Man arrested for allegedly stealing supplies, lifesaving drugs from air ambulance
The 31yo accused is also alleged to have committed two more burglaries at the weekend.
Killer doctor Venod Skantha’s final hours before prison death
Dunedin doctor was last seen praying in his cell before killing himself - coroner.
A bag of coal and $50: Climate activist’s novel approach to paying court fee
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Sea lion city! What’s it like to have these guys as your neighbour?
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'Spiritual healer' jailed for sex assaults gets early release despite lack of insight
Sonny Chin maintained touching his clients indecently was part of the healing process.
'A blip': Man's defence for indecent assault on waitress
A drunk man who groped a waitress has been sentenced to community work.
Big budget, small NZ town: Florence Pugh turns heads as Netflix films down south
An adaptation of a classic American novel is currently being filmed across NZ.
‘Apparently I have passed away’: Dunedin woman writes own death notice before dying on New Year’s Day
Bee Chittock suffered from a rare genetic condition.
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‘Please just walk off’: Threat made by phone prompts Dunedin-bound flight drama
Passengers spent nearly four hours sat on the tarmac, unable to disembark.
Dunedin-bound passengers forced off flight in Auckland Airport security incident
Air New Zealand apologises for any distress and inconvenience felt by passengers.
‘In fairyland’: Couple in disbelief after $4.3m Powerball win
The pair said they got no sleep that night and are still in 'fairyland' after their win.
From fear to fascination: How to watch out for sharks this summer
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Napier Port teams up with partner port to buy $36m dredging ship
The investment means Napier Port will co-own a dredging ship.
Severe thunderstorm, rain warnings for Canterbury areas
MetService has issued two severe thunderstorm warnings and torrential rain is possible.
‘Sorry to be the Christmas Grinch’: Bad weather forecast for parts of NZ
Meanwhile, a meteorologist gives his pick for where he would like to spend Christmas Day.
‘Not the best Christmas’: Showers loom for holidaymakers
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Kiwi accused of burglary during mass riots in Dublin
But social campaigner Jack Brazil claims he has an alibi.