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Warnings deaths from flu could reach historical high
15+ hour, 20+ min ago (331+ words) Deaths from influenza could reach historically high levels this year. Epidemiologist Michael Baker said data so far, including high hospitalisation rates, pointed to a likely big increase in the number of fatalities. However, that would not be known for sure…...
Boris Johnson among passengers on ‘diplomatic train’ likely targeted by Russian strike
18+ hour, 46+ min ago (476+ words) A Russian drone hit a passenger train on Ukraine's border with NATO member Poland on Sunday, shortly after former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European diplomats had used the same line. The train, on a route frequently used…...
'I accept responsibility': Minister fronts on MSD failures
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (576+ words) More than three weeks after it was discovered thousands of pensionsers and veterans had not received their winter energy payment entitlements, the minister has accepted responsibility for a series of mistakes. Social Development Minister Louise Upston's apology and acceptance that…...
Paul Henry warms to his subject, despite protests at Dunedin event
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (8+ words) Henry warms to his subject, despite protests ODT...
Concerns about endowment land benefits moving further around Central Otago
4+ day, 51+ min ago (11+ words) ODT...
Election 2026 interview: Tākuta Ferris
4+ day, 50+ min ago (23+ words) ODT This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is Tākuta Ferris, the independent MP for Te Tai Tonga....
Cargill’s Castle stabilisation an ongoing effort
4+ day, 48+ min ago (401+ words) Work to strengthen and stabilise the tower and outer walls of historic Cargill’s Castle are continuing, as the weather allows. Although recent high winds have hampered crane activity around the ruins high above St Clair, engineers have installed more long…...