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Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. Photo: RNZ Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick has urged party faithful to build the biggest Green movement the world has ever seen.

Scott Barrett after the match against Fiji at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. Photo: Reuters All Blacks captain Scott Barrett is likely to miss the start of the Rugby Championship after injuring a finger in the recent test against Fiji.

Scott Barrett after the match against Fiji at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. Photo: Reuters All Blacks captain Scott Barrett is likely to miss the start of the Rugby Championship after injuring a finger in the recent test against Fiji.

John Herdman says he will cooperate with Canada Soccer's internal review of the drone spying allegations. Photo: Getty Images Former Canada women's team manager John Herdman says news Team Canada staff used a drone to spy on an opponent's practice is "a surprise and a shock," and he is "highly confident" that such practices did not occur under his watch.

Donald Trump gestures with a bloodied face while being helped off stage after an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania. Photo: Reuters Donald Trump's former White House physician has disputed a suggestion by the director of the FBI director that shrapnel, not a bullet, could have caused the injury to the Republican presidential candidate's right ear during an assassination attempt.

A mission to get a disabled duck back on its feet has proven a waddling success.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins: "I think most New Zealanders want to see us come together. I think most New Zealanders want us to work on improving outcomes for Māori." Photo: RNZ Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins says the coalition government is unfairly targeting Māori and "enough is enough".

  Sailing athlete Jo Aleh and track cyclist Aaron Gate proudly held the flag for New Zealand as the team sailed down the Seine during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden Photo: RNZ The coalition government has released its Q3 action plan (July 1 to September 30, 2024).  The plan includes beginning public consultation on reform of the Holidays Act and deciding, at a cabinet level, on legislative amendments to clarify the employment status of contractors.

Discussing in Dunedin this week their various governance roles are Jo Hay (left), from North Otago, and Trish Oakley, Sarah Ramsay and Lauren Semple, all of Dunedin. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH The highs and lows of governance were discussed at a luncheon in Dunedin this week. Business editor Sally Rae reports.

  Flagbearers Jo Aleh and Aaron Murray Gate with the New Zealand team on the River Seine during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. Photo: Getty Images Sailing athlete Jo Aleh and track cyclist Aaron Gate proudly held the flag for New Zealand as the team sailed down the Seine during the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

Flagbearers Jo Aleh and Aaron Murray Gate with the New Zealand team on the River Seine during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. Photo: Getty Images Sailing athlete Jo Aleh and track cyclist Aaron Gate proudly held the flag for New Zealand as the team sailed down the Seine during the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

Newly appointed Health NZ commissioner Lester Levy has committed to downscaling the new Dunedin hospital, if necessary. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN Dunedin political leaders have been left horrified after the new head of Health New Zealand said the city’s new hospital could be "downscaled".

Jo O’Neill. PHOTO: ODT FILES Presbyterian Support Otago confirmed last night chief executive Jo O’Neill has resigned. However, a spokeswoman said this was unrelated to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care report.

Sandy Graham. PHOTO: ODT FILES Dunedin City Council chief executive Sandy Graham allegedly bullied a senior manager.

A juvenile elephant seal at Long Beach near Dunedin has charmed locals as it wrangled logs on the beach this winter. PHOTO: JANET LEDINGHAM Gone but not forgotten — a juvenile southern elephant seal has captivated beachgoers at a Dunedin beach for the past 44 days.

Dunedin frame runner Cooper McLennan,10, holds his collection of gold medals won competing in the World Ability Sport International Camp and Cup in Denmark. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH The promise of a PS5 from his mum was enough to inspire a Dunedin frame runner to win four gold medals in Denmark.

Presbyterian Support Otago. PHOTO: ODT FILES Records destroyed by Presbyterian Support Otago could have been "very detrimental" to the organisation, according to a staff member.

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