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Baker’s Dozen co-owners Alan (left) and Peter McCutcheon, of Dunedin, are standing firm on their decision to sell hot cross buns no earlier than a month before Easter, despite supermarkets already selling them. Photo: Shawn McAvinue Hot cross buns have hit supermarket shelves months before Easter but some independent bakers in Dunedin are vowing to wait to keep some of the ‘‘feeling’’ of the holiday.

Southern Skyline Enthusiasts member Brendan Austin shows the tattoo on his chest of the Nissan logo and his 1989 Nissan Skyline in the car park near Dunedin Ice Stadium on Tuesday. Photos: Shawn McAvinue A group of Nissan Skyline owners in Dunedin wants to break the ‘‘boy racer’’ stereotypes by extending an invitation to a cruise today.

A group of Ettrick-based Vanuatuans are hoping to take two donated British Leyland 270 tractors back to their home, once they have repainted them. Photo: Yvonne O'Hara A group of Vanuatuan orchard workers based in Ettrick are hoping to repaint two British Leyland tractors and  take them home.

Bill English (left) battles it out with Jamie McKay in the speed shearing at Southern Field Days at Waimumu in 2016. Photo: Supplied Jamie Mackay will be back at Waimumu to defend his speed shear title, this time going head to head with Rural Exchange presenter and former sports commentator Hamish McKay.

The 2018 South Island Dairy Event (Side) will be held in Dunedin and organisers are planning to mark its 20th anniversary with a big celebration.

Fonterra  is the second  New Zealand organisation to earn a tick from domestic violence specialist organisation Shine.

gettyimages-524489222.jpg The Vestas yacht that was reportedly involved in a collision with a fishing boat off the coast of Hong Kong. Photo: Getty Images A person has reportedly died after a yacht collided with a fishing boat off the coast of Hong Kong during the gruelling Volvo Ocean Race yacht that features several New Zealanders.

gettyimages-79497121.jpg The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office has released a statement saying that musician Tom Petty died of an accidental overdose in October last year. Photo: Getty Images Rocker Tom Petty died in October due to "multisystem organ failure" brought on by an accidental overdose of seven medications, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office said on Friday.

2018-01-19t200152z_518966946_rc1fce2ae340_rtrmadp_3_usa-congress-shutdown.jpg House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi speaks during a news conference with Democratic leaders, next to a tweet by now President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters The U.S. Senate was short of the votes needed to approve a bill to keep the federal government running as a midnight deadline loomed on Friday night (Washington time), but high-level negotiations continued.

Colin Hay treated the crowd to some Aussie classics. Photos supplied Queenstown turned on the weather and the stars turned on the entertainment at the Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert today.

woodhaugh_200118_02.jpg Fire and Emergency New Zealand attend a fire at the Woodhaugh Hospital and Rest Home in George St. Photo ODT The Woodhaugh Hospital and Rest Home in North Dunedin was evacuated today after a fire in one of its bedrooms.

Kent St has been cordoned off due to the blaze. Photo: NZ Herald Diners and shoppers have been evacuated from the Newmarket Plaza Food Hall after a fire broke in the building this afternoon.

2018-01-19t204916z_1931859941_rc15f79e9090_rtrmadp_3_canada-train.jpg A firefighter walks past a burning wagon at the scene of the accident in July 2013. Photo: Reuters A Canadian jury on Friday found three former rail workers not guilty of criminal negligence causing death in connection with a 2013 crude-by-rail derailment that killed 47 in the town of Lac Megantic in Quebec.

Damian McKenzie in action for the Chiefs against the Bulls in Hamilton during last year's Super Rugby season. Photo: Getty Images Aaron Cruden's departure from the Chiefs has opened the door for someone to make the No 10 jersey their own.

Police found four AR15 firearms and more than 400 rounds of ammunition. Photo / NZ Police A stash of guns, $2.5m in cash and 2kg of meth have been found at a Te Atatu property by police who were called to break up a couple of men fighting with golf clubs.

Two people were hit by a car and injured - one critically - during a street fight in Panmure early today, police say.

gettyimages-831812340.jpg Warmer-than-normal night-time temperatures might be making it harder for people to sleep. Photo: Getty Sleep may be harder to come by for some people over the next few days as much of the country is in the grip of warmer-than-normal night-time temperatures. 

gettyimages-893690094_1.jpg People cool off at the ocean pool at Bronte Beach in Sydney earlier this summer. Photo Getty Australia's east coast is bracing for a scorching weekend, and authorities are warning residents in Sydney's west to be wary of poor air quality due to hot, still conditions.

The Chinese Aircraft Carrier Liaoning is seen during a training mission in July last year. Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images The US military has put countering China and Russia at the centre of a new national defence strategy unveiled on Friday, the latest sign of shifting American priorities after more than a decade and a half of focusing on the fight against Islamist militants.

Jonny Bairstow made 60 as England chased down Australia in the second one-day international. Photo Getty England's top order fired in unison to give them a four-wicket win in the second one-day international against Australia on Friday as Aaron Finch's second straight hundred for the hosts could not prevent them falling 2-0 behind in the series.