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Yet another season is over, but are they ever really over?

Jack Zorab has been appointed Chief Fire Officer for the Omarama Volunteer Fire Brigade. PHOTO: SUPPLIED There is a new chief in charge of the Omarama Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Duntroon School has a new principal, Sarah Caldwell. PHOTO: JULES CHIN Sarah Caldwell is the new principal of Duntroon School.

The number of cyclists from Australia riding the Central Otago Rail Trail is on the rise. PHOTO: GRAHAM MCKERRACHER As the summer tourism season on the Otago Central Rail Trail comes to a close, domestic tourist numbers have plateaued for some operators, but Otago Central Rail Trail Trust manager Colin Stevenson says there is no need for concern as visitors from Australia have been on the rise.

Highlanders under-20 duo Dylan Pledger and Josh Tengblad impressed for New Zealand in their opening game in the Rugby Championship at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, South Africa.

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Every May, NZ Music Month/ Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa brings a wave of fresh music, as bands drop new albums to mark the occasion.

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Photo: Hagar Ozri Never mind the long lists of ingredients and hours in the kitchen, keeping it simple can be just as rewarding.

The researchers also detected changes in the bioelectric responses of the stumps during the eclipse. Photo: Zenit Arti Audiovisive Trees are monitoring the heavens and sharing what they know, Monica Gagliano and Prudence Gibson write.

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.