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Foggy conditions have settled in the Mackenzie District over the past two weeks. Photo: RNZ Three people have been injured in a multiple-vehicle crash in the Mackenzie District, close to where two buses carrying tourists slid off the road on Thursday.

Two seriously injured people are in hospital following an alleged assault in central Christchurch early today.

Two seriously injured people are in hospital following an alleged assault in central Christchurch early today.

Photo: My Food Bag / RNZ My Food Bag has issued recall notices for sesame seed products across three weeks of its meal programme, due to the possible presence of salmonella.

Photo: My Food Bag / RNZ My Food Bag has issued recall notices for sesame seed products across three weeks of its meal programme, due to the possible presence of salmonella.

Ray Reardon in action at the table. Photo: Action Images via Reuters Six-time world snooker champion Ray Reardon has died at the age of 91 after being diagnosed with cancer, World Snooker Tour reports.

A Microsoft logo at Microsoft offices in Issy-les-Moulineaux near Paris, France. Photo: Reuters A global tech outage that was related to a software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike affected nearly 8.5 million Microsoft devices, Microsoft said in a blog post.

Donald Trump delivers his first speech at the Republican National Convention after the assassination attempt on him. Photo: Reuters Donald Trump's former physician Ronny Jackson says the former president is recovering as expected from a gunshot wound to his ear that he sustained last week, but noted intermittent bleeding and said Trump may require a hearing exam.

One person has been flown to hospital in a serious condition following a commercial building fire in rural Otago early today.

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake has struck within 5km of Pōrangahau in southern Hawke's Bay this morning.

Another frosty morning in parts of the South has prompted warnings for motorists.

Artist Annie Williams. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER Alexandra-based artist Annie Williams is dedicating two pieces in a Queenstown Arts Society (QAS) exhibition to her dad, Wayne Cafe, who died two months ago.

Whakatipu Wilding Control Group’s ultimately hoping to remove Queenstown Hill’s wilding pines. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER Whakatipu Wilding Control Group’s (WCG) waging war on Queenstown Hill’s wilding pines, however chair Grant Hensman says "there’s a lot of work to do before any chainsaws get carried to it".

Natural objects will take on surprising new forms and recycled fashion will be given a botanical twist in a unique upcoming exhibition.

Blueskin Bay Community Response Group co-ordinator Mandy Mayhem says local community links help keep each other safe. Photo: Simon Hendrson Local resilient community groups are a testament to the city’s preparedness.

Oamaru business owner Monique Lewis is looking forward to opening the doors of her new business at the grand opening day on August 4. PHOTO: JULES CHIN "It’s a little bit of something for everyone."

Two-year-old border collie Blaze loves to go for a swim in summer. PHOTO: CHARLOTTE HARRIS Waitaki residents sure do love their dogs.

Council community services manager Simon Battrick. PHOTO: ARCHIVE A group of cricket-loving Queenstowners calling for a new multi-purpose sports centre — including an indoor cricket training facility — may have their wishes granted via the council’s long-term plan.

Hendriani Trisaptayuni (left) with Socorro Laraga (centre) and Maddy Maxwell. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The Oamaru Mail continues Migrant Musings, a series of interviews with newcomers making Waitaki their home.