53 h. ago Dumbbell killer who bludgeoned mum wins appeal against life term

Jordan Taylor. File photo A Dunedin man who beat his mother to death with a dumbbell will no longer be subject to life imprisonment after winning an appeal. 

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56 h. ago 'Just beautiful': Thousands gather to honour Bondi shooting victims

People gather at Bondi Beach as surfers take part in a paddle out to honour the victims and those affected by the terror attack on Sunday. Photo: Getty Images Thousands of surfers and beachgoers have returned to Bondi's waters to pay tribute to those killed in a horrifying mass shooting.

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3 d. ago Aussie energy giant boss quits to become BP's first female chief

The head of Australia's largest oil and gas company has quit to helm an even bigger fossil-fuel company, in a move analysts have speculated about for months.

Politics

3 d. ago Aussie PM unveils hate speech crackdown in wake of Bondi attack

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced tough new penalties for hate speech and the promotion of violence. Photo: Reuters Hate preachers who promote violence will face tough new penalties and people who spout racial hatred will be at risk of having their visas cancelled as part of changes to stamp out anti-Semitism after the Bondi massacre.

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5 d. ago Bondi gunmen inspired by Islamic State and had travelled to Philippines

People embrace as they visit a makeshift memorial following the attack on a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, in Sydney. Photo: Reuters Two gunmen who attacked a Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach had travelled to the Philippines before the assault which killed 15 people and appeared to be inspired by Islamic State, police said.

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5 d. ago 'Just bloody horrible': Man pleads guilty to causing death of Otago hunter

Jock Davies died after being shot while hunting on Stewart Island. Photo: Supplied A man has pleaded guilty to causing the hunting death of an Otago man Jock Davies in Stewart Island and can now be named. 

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5 d. ago Sailing to Antarctica ‘exciting, terrifying — but in the best way’

Royal Albatross Centre guide and educator Libby Manning is about to take a month off work on the wind-swept cliffs of Otago Peninsula to sail a 1911 tall ship, Barque Europa, across the Drake Passage to the wind-swept cliffs of the Antarctic Peninsula. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN Going to Antarctica in the comfort of a modern-day vessel is one thing, but to do it on a historic, 1911, three-masted sailing ship, in some of the coldest and roughest seas on the planet, is quite another.

Politics

6 d. ago Two people found dead at director Rob Reiner's Hollywood home

Rob Reiner and his wife Michele arrive at the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood in Los Angeles in September. Photo: Getty A man and a woman have been found dead at the Los Angeles home of Hollywood actor-director Rob Reiner, several local news media outlets are reporting.

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6 d. ago Homicide probe after two found dead at director's Hollywood home

Rob Reiner and his wife Michele arrive at the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood in Los Angeles in September. Photo: Getty Two people have been found dead at the Los Angeles home of actor-director-producer Rob Reiner in an apparent homicide, police say.

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6 d. ago Weather hampers search for missing climbers on Aoraki Mt Cook

Two climbers are overdue on Aoraki Mt Cook. FILE PHOTO: PAUL GORMAN Two climbers on Aoraki Mt Cook are overdue from their climb as strong winds and heavy rain hamper search and rescue efforts. 

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6 d. ago Errol D’s success reward for loyal owners, tonic for trainer

Joining Errol D in the winner’s circle at Winton was a long way from Mark Shirley’s mind when he was lying on Oreti Beach with a broken pelvis.

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8 d. ago A natural decision to follow fashion runway back to the Teviot

Roxburgh fashion designer and tailor Elaine Booth prepares her shop The Fashion Booth for its opening day. PHOTO: JULIE ASHER Coats, throws, pillows and cushions are all on offer in one of Roxburgh’s newest businesses.

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9 d. ago Local Legends: Warrick Thomson, Christine Perkins, Sue Anderson

PHOTO: NICK BROOK The Clutha Leader Silver Fern Farms Local Legend lamb leg is luckily always large.

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1 week ago Sevu Reece to leave the Crusaders after signing with French club side

Sevu Reece helped the Crusaders win another Super Rugby Pacific title in June this year. Photo: Getty Images Sevu Reece will leave the Crusaders at the end of next season after signing with French side Perpignan.

Politics

1 week ago 'How dare you do that to my trees': Canterbury lines company pays out after hedge hacked back

Orion has apologised and paid $1000 to Ellesmere Rd resident Lorraine Youngman for over-trimming her poplar hedge. PHOTO: DANIEL ALVEY When Lorraine Youngman discovered her poplar hedge had been aggressively cut back, she was “heartbroken”.

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1 week ago Thailand launches airstrikes against Cambodia as tensions reignite

People rest at a shelter, following fresh military clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along parts of their disputed border, in Buriram province, Thailand. Photo: Reuters Thailand said it launched airstrikes into Cambodia on Monday as fighting broke out in multiple areas along their disputed border, after both countries accused the other of breaching a ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump.

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1 week ago Couple open 'fresh, local and seasonal' produce store in old hall

Nick and Kate Webster prepare to open a farm shop at Totara, just south of Oamaru, tomorrow. PHOTO: RACHEL WYBROW PHOTOGRAPHY Fresh, local and seasonal.

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2 w. ago Childcare centre waterslide burns victims discharged from hospital

Emergency services were called to Kindercare in Woolston on Friday afternoon. Photo: RNZ Seven people including five children injured at a Christchurch kindergarten have been discharged from hospital.

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2 w. ago Persistent heatwave conditions fuel bushfire threat across Australia

Severe heatwave conditions are fuelling the risk of bushfires in New South Wales. File photo Dangerous fire conditions are set to continue across parts of eastern Australia as forecast dry lightning risks new blazes.

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2 w. ago Christmas spending plans pared back as cost of living bites: survey

Only 15 percent of those surveyed expected to spend more than last year on the holiday season, while 42 percent expected to spend less. Photo: RNZ Consumers are cutting back on holiday gift-giving and vacations as cost-of-living expenses take priority.

Economics