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Thailand has reported its first anthrax-related death with two infections nationwide, prompting a public health alert after authorities identified hundreds potentially exposed to the deadly bacteri

A person has died following a workplace incident near Te Anau this afternoon.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. File photo Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have made last-ditch bids to convince Australians why they should lead for the next three years.

Sir Bob Jones. Photo: ODT Files Businessman and politician Sir Bob Jones has died at the age of 85, according to reports.

Helicopters are on standby as emergency services battle a large house fire near Queenstown.

A fire appliance at the scene of the blaze. Photo: Tracey Roxburgh Helicopters are on standby as emergency services battle a large house fire near Queenstown.

File photo A Coroner has found a fatal house bus fire might have been avoided if there had been clear instructions on how to use the wood burner.

Cashmere Tech head coach Dan Schwarz said no position is safe ahead of this weekend’s clash with Ferrymead Bays. PHOTO: MITCHELL COZZONE/DUST.MEDIA ​ Amid Cashmere Technical’s worst run of form in 13 years, head coach Dan Schwarz is not ruling out making changes to his side.

University of Canterbury first-five James White may be in line for a promotion to the Crusaders after Taha Kemara’s injury. PHOTO: ISAAC NOKES Despite missing key players and their head coach, the University of Canterbury continues to find ways to win in the Metro rugby competition.

Sir Bob Jones. Photo: ODT Files Businessman and politician Sir Bob Jones has died at the age of 85, according to reports.

Antonio Lemalu. The Halswell Hornets plan to appeal a 10-week suspension handed to hooker Antonio Lemalu, accused of biting an opponent during their 32-28 win over the Greymouth Greyhounds three weeks ago.

Whakapapa ski field at Mt Ruapehu. Photo: Supplied/ Ruapehu Alpine Lifts The Ruapehu mayor is urging unity over the government's new Ruapehu ski field lease.

Newly qualified public health specialist Maeve Hume-Nixon says she's struggled to get a job in New Zealand but could earn $100,000 more in Australia. Photo: RNZ The senior doctors' union is not ruling out further industrial action, as Health NZ scrambles to reschedule the thousands of operations and specialist appointments cancelled as a result of a nationwide strike.