Epidemiologist says influeneza vaccine can reduce risk of heart attacks
Epidemiologist Dr Michael Baker says increased rates of influenza virus can increase the amount of heart attacks because…
Iran-backed Houthis enter the war, could further threaten global shipping
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the monthlong war in the Middle East, claiming two missile launches at Israel, as…
‘No Kings’ rallies draw crowds across US and Europe
Crowds of people protested today against the war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s actions, in “No Kings”…
Police kept busy during annual Whangamatā Beach Hop
The annual Whangamatā Beach Hop attracted tens of thousands to the seaside town. Photo: RNZ/Yiting Lin Police say…
New Zealand motorsport mourns death of ‘founding father’ Morrie Chandler
Morrie Chandler. Image: Geoff Ridder Chandler’s involvement in the sport spanned more than half a century and took…
Person seriously hurt after crash near Green Island
The crash happened in Brighton Rd about 10.20am. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON One person has been taken to Dunedin…
Assault ship arrives in Middle East as US weighs Iran ground troop deployment
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Adams Ave closure ends as Mount Maunganui route reopens today
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Anti-Trump rallies pop up in thousands of US cities for ‘No Kings’ protest
People hold flags and signs as a large crowd gathers outside the Minnesota State Capitol during the “No…
Vice President Vance wins CPAC conservative meeting’s 2028 presidential straw poll
By Nathan Layne, Reuters Vice President JD Vance. Photo: AFP / RYAN COLLERD Vance gets about 53 percent…
Driver killed in crash during racing event at speedway near Dunedin
A driver has been killed in a crash at a racetrack near Dunedin last night. Emergency services were…
Police investigate Dunedin speedway death after two-car crash on track
Kaleb Morris. Photo / Supplied “I was standing at the end of the back straight and had a…