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Meghan Markle's Unexpected Backless Dress Infuses Some Heat Into Royal Fashion: She aced this date-night look, and you can shop the exact look here.
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Thousands turn out for Dunedin dawn service: Throngs of people stood shoulder to shoulder and spilled into the street as the Dunedin dawn service began at 6 ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/thousands-turn-out-dunedin-dawn-service-0
Dunedin Anzac Day dawn service: Live stream of Dunedin's Anzac Day dawn service from Queens Garden. The stream starts at 6am and the service begins at 6 ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/dunedin-anzac-day-dawn-service
Iconic Dunedin band honoured at awards: Iconic Dunedin band Look Blue Go Purple has been honoured at this year's Taite Music Awards ...
odt.co.nz/entertainment/music/iconic-dunedin-band-honoured-awards
Hear me out: It’s embarrassing that Wellington doesn’t have an ice rink : And no, I will not accept the miniature puddle-covered excuses for ice rinks that towns ...
thespinoff.co.nz/society/21-04-2024/hear-me-out-its-embarrassing-that-wellington-doesnt-have-an-ice-rink
Jimmy Barnes adds Dunedin date to tour: Veteran Australian rock singer Jimmy Barnes has added a Dunedin date to his upcoming New Zealand tour. Barnes ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/jimmy-barnes-adds-dunedin-date-tour
Europe is the fastest-warming continent, report says: Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average ...
nbcnews.com/science/environment/europe-fastest-warming-continent-twice-global-average-report-rcna148829
Quick Glance: Europe Leads in Climate Change, Urgent Need for Renewable Energy
- Europe is the fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising about twice as fast as the global average, according to a joint report by top climate monitoring organizations.
- The continent generated 43% of its electricity from renewables last year, surpassing fossil fuels for the second consecutive year, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to transition to renewable resources.
- Temperatures in Europe are now 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, nearing the goals of the Paris climate accord to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, impacting human health with increased deaths related to extreme climate events.
- The report emphasizes the urgent need for action as heatwaves, wildfires, and other extreme weather events have led to significant economic losses and human casualties across the continent.
In the Philippines, it’s ‘so hot you can’t breathe’ as heat index touches 47 degrees Celsius
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3260173/philippines-its-so-hot-you-cant-breathe-heat-index-touches-47-degrees-celsius
Bangladesh: Extreme heat kicks 33 million children out of schools: Bangladesh has closed schools and colleges due to extreme heat for the second year in a row.
bbc.com/news/articles/c1wxjj3g965o
Urinating man arrested for indecent exposure: A man has been arrested after allegedly exposing himself and urinating in front of passerbys on a busy Dunedin ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/urinating-man-arrested-indecent-exposure
States may need to brace for long, hot summer: The latest outlooks, plus recent research, suggest an unusually hot June through August.
axios.com/2024/04/23/summer-2024-heat-weather
‘Looking forward’ to a break after 43 years: If you thought Nee and Sopheap Ung’s behaviour had been a little fishy lately, it is because they have sold their ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/%E28098looking-forward%E28099-break-after-43-years
Pink sinks $16.6m into city’s coffers: Pink's acrobatic Dunedin show last month has hit new heights for adding dosh to the city ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/pink-sinks-166m-city%E28099s-coffers
Wrong number: Phone scammer calls police station: Dunedin police are reminding the public to remain vigilant after receiving a scam call to their office landline ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/wrong-number-phone-scammer-calls-police-station
Mixed reaction to $586k George St playground: A playground being installed as part of upgrades to the central city cost the Dunedin City Council almost $600,000 ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/mixed-reaction-586k-george-st-playground
How do trees and green spaces enhance our health? - Harvard Health: Trees enhance our lives by releasing oxygen, reducing pollution, and preventing ...
health.harvard.edu/blog/how-do-trees-and-green-spaces-enhance-our-health-202404193034
Quick Glance: Benefits of Trees and Green Spaces on Health
- Trees contribute to reducing greenhouse gases and improving air quality.
- Shade-providing trees help reduce heat stress and prevent heat-related illnesses.
- Children benefit from green spaces by exhibiting improved behavior, attention, and mood.
- Green spaces in communities promote safety, social interaction, and enhance quality of life.
Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand in 2024 as kingdom bakes: The heat index in Bangkok is expected to rise above 52 deg C on April 25.
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/heatstroke-kills-30-in-thailand-this-year-as-kingdom-bakes
Indian fashions proving popular with shoppers: The owners of a new Central Dunedin Indian clothing and jewellery shop are proud to be bringing their culture to ...
odt.co.nz/business/indian-fashions-proving-popular-shoppers
Lead paint woe for developers: Lead paint on old Dunedin homes could raise prices for new houses in the city. Developers say a new approach from the Dunedin City ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/lead-paint-woe-developers
Sounds to Town runner raises $15,000: Conquering a 600km ultramarathon was not the only milestone Glenn Sutton reached last week. The Dunedin athlete still made ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/sounds-town-runner-raises-15000
Window-mounted heat pumps could make apartments more sustainable. Here’s how New York is leading the way
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/window-mounted-heat-pumps-sustainable-apartments/
Dunedin paintballers spark armed police response: A pair of players at a Green Island paintball range prompted an armed offenders squad callout and large police ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/dunedin-paintballers-spark-armed-police-response
A beginner’s guide to a joyful Persian tradition of spring renewal and rebirth | Aeon Videos
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Cosmetics giant coming to Dunedin: Australian and New Zealand beauty and makeup giant Mecca has announced it will be opening a store in Dunedin ...
odt.co.nz/business/cosmetics-giant-coming-dunedin
Thousands set to attend infamous street party: Residents of Hyde St were hyping up for a day filled with music and drinking as the annual Dunedin party returns ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/campus/thousands-set-attend-infamous-street-party
2028 total solar eclipse in New Zealand likely big tourism drawcard, astronomer says
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513861/2028-total-solar-eclipse-in-new-zealand-likely-big-tourism-drawcard-astronomer-says
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Sports Chat: What's happening in Dunedin netball?: In this episode, Paul Dwyer is back at the Edgar Centre, talking to Dunedin Netball GM Leanne Anderson ...
odt.co.nz/sport/netball/sports-chat-whats-happening-dunedin-netball
Europe is warming up faster than any other continent, and the heat is deadly: The number of heat-related deaths in Europe increased 30% in the last 20 years ...
npr.org/2024/04/22/1244791280/europe-is-warming-up-faster-than-any-other-continent-and-the-heat-is-deadly
Europe endured record number of ‘extreme heat stress’ days in 2023: New report warns people are increasingly at risk in a continent warming twice as fast as the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/europe-endured-record-number-of-extreme-heat-stress-days-in-2023
Winter weather returns to Germany after spring heat spell: Temperatures in Germany almost hit 30C in the last few weeks. But winter-like weather is well and ...
thelocal.de/20240419/winter-weather-returns-to-germany-after-spring-heat-spell
Eagle-eyed residents help snare Dunedin burglar: An alleged burglar in Dunedin's student area has been nabbed by police after residents reported his ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/eagle-eyed-residents-help-snare-dunedin-burglar
Dunedin signs off on Further Development Strategy: The Future Development Strategy suggests how and where Dunedin should grow and what is needed to make it ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514745/dunedin-signs-off-on-further-development-strategy
Doc to close central Dunedin visitor centre: The Department of Conservation is closing its Dunedin visitor centre which has been in the central city for the past ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/doc-close-central-dunedin-visitor-centre
Tel Aviv temperatures shatter 85-year April record as heatwave scorches country: City records high of 40.7°C, surpassing previous peak of 40.4°C in 1939; three ...
timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-temperatures-shatter-85-year-april-record-as-heatwave-scorches-country/
‘Solution’ for homeless crisis coming: Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich says he has a plan up his sleeve to tackle the city’s homelessness crisis and hopes to announce ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/dcc/%E28098solution%E28099-homeless-crisis-coming
Video shows circus elephant briefly escape, walk through Butte, Montana streets: Watch
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/17/elephant-loose-butte-montana-video/73352418007/
Viaduct bridge needs attention: report: Taieri Gorge railway corridor structures have been assessed as being in a satisfactory condition ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/viaduct-bridge-needs-attention-report
Music therapist helping pupils find their voice: Dennis Kahui helps Dunedin pupils with diverse abilities find their voice through music ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/music-therapist-helping-pupils-find-their-voice
More than $6.8m owed by failed Wishbone: National cafe chain Wishbone, which had an outlet at Dunedin Hospital, owes creditors more than $6.8 million ...
odt.co.nz/business/more-68m-owed-failed-wishbone
UN labor agency report warns of rising threat of excess heat, climate change on world's workers
apnews.com/article/ilo-labor-un-heat-health-report-bf6b0f8d25b82c23c7fed339aaac63fb
Dunedin man found dead had made global headlines: The "reclusive" Dunedin man whose body was found last week was Peter Alexandra Robb ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/dunedin-man-found-dead-had-made-global-headlines
Hired generator keeps hotel lights on: The Chamberson Hotel managed to keep the lights on last night, despite Aurora Energy cutting power in part of central ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/hired-generator-keeps-hotel-lights
Live: Iran launches drone, missile attack on Israel: Israel may use 'overwhelming force' after Iran's attack, a Waikato University professor warns ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/514208/live-iran-launches-drone-missile-attack-on-israel
Private rubbish collection service ending: Enviro NZ has confirmed the end of its private residential rubbish collection in Dunedin ahead of the city’s change ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/private-rubbish-collection-service-ending
Government risks own goal in cutting funding for Growing up in New Zealand: The study holds a treasure trove of information about the problems affecting young ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/22-04-2024/government-risks-own-goal-in-cutting-funding-for-growing-up-in-new-zealand
Claim cuts may cause kids to fall behind: A Dunedin principal says potential cuts to "invaluable" Ministry of Education funded roles will lead to ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/claim-cuts-may-cause-kids-fall-behind
Rugby Chat with Dunedin and AU: This week PD talks to Giff Henry from Dunedin and Hugh Tait from Alhambra-Union. They talk the strengths of the respective clubs ...
odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/rugby-chat-dunedin-and-au
First New Zealand athletes named for Paris Paralympics: Three seasoned Paralympians and a rising sprinter are the first New Zealanders unveiled to compete at ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514093/first-new-zealand-athletes-named-for-paris-paralympics
Danger warning issued for Bangkok as extreme heat bites: BANGKOK: Thai authorities issued an extreme heat warning for Bangkok on Wednesday (Apr 24) ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/bangkok-extreme-heat-danger-warning-global-warming-climate-change-4288541
Lucky escape as car plummets into sandhills: A Dunedin woman whose car plummeted off a beachside road in the city was described as ‘‘very lucky’’ to exit the ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/lucky-escape-car-plummets-sandhills
New Dunedin Green MP’s journey to Parliament: From political refugee to future member of Parliament, Francisco Hernandez has been on a quite a journey ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/new-dunedin-green-mp%E28099s-journey-parliament
Is Your Body Aging Faster Than It Should Be? : From dry skin and achy joints to trouble walking, sometimes our bodies age faster than they should ...
webmd.com/healthy-aging/ss/slideshow-body-aging-faster
Sealing up your home can save money and fight climate change: An Edina woman knew her house could get drafty in the winter, so she signed up for a home energy ...
startribune.com/sealing-up-your-home-can-save-money-and-fight-climate-change/600359051/
Cosmetic giant Mecca coming to Dunedin as city upgrade projects continue apace: International beauty retailer Mecca has begun advertising positions for a new ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/cosmetic-giant-mecca-coming-to-dunedin-as-city-upgrade-projects-continue-apace/BCBCHLWQE5HLJP5JS23QHVUNM4/
Rates group will hold council ‘to account’: A group calling for Dunedin’s proposed rates rise of 17.5% to be cut has pledged to keep the city council accountable ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/rates-group-will-hold-council-%E28098-account%E28099
Owner has ‘no idea’ why truck crashed: Pioneer Energy says it has no idea what led to one of its trucks crashing in the Octagon on Saturday ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/owner-has-%E28098no-idea%E28099-why-truck-crashed
Playing in nature at Wild Dunedin: Children and their families basked in Dunedin’s autumnal beauty over the weekend in an event dedicated to nature’s wonders ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/playing-nature-wild-dunedin
Heat and Floods Are Increasingly Hitting Coastlines with a One-Two Punch: Compound events in which coastal flooding and heat waves occur at the same time are ...
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2024/04/12/combination-heat-waves-and-coastal-floods-are-worsening-worldwide-00151794
Police relaxed ahead of Hyde St party: In years gone by, the annual Hyde St student party has been a beacon for bedlam and mayhem. But Dunedin police are feeling ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/police-relaxed-ahead-hyde-st-party
Octagon becoming 'more dangerous': business owner: In the wake of a serious assault a business owner says the Octagon is becoming more dangerous - but ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/octagon-becoming-more-dangerous-business-owner
Boy’s body pulled from Lake Ontario after friend, passerby tried to save him | Globalnews.ca
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Diocese to fund own insurance: Catholic churches in Otago and Southland have been forced to dump their insurance policies because of soaring premiums ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/diocese-fund-own-insurance
Very good boy shows pupils how to behave: Daniel the spaniel is a Dunedin pooch with a serious message. The English spaniel, along with two council animal ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/very-good-boy-shows-pupils-how-behave
Call to speed up provision of infrastructure: Work to get Three Waters infrastructure to Harington Point on Otago Peninsula should be accelerated ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/dcc/call-speed-provision-infrastructure
geothermal energy - infinite warmth from the depths: In Germany, so far only little energy has been generated from geothermal energy. It could be an important ...
quarks.de/technik/energie/geothermie-unendliche-waerme-aus-der-tiefe/
New £1.3m cycle path on Anglesey a luxury while roads crumble, critics claim: Motorists also see the 2.5-mile scheme as 'anti-car' - but it also had ...
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/new-13m-cycle-path-anglesey-29055293
Commentary: A hotter Singapore will change how we work and live: Warm conditions are expected to persist, but air-conditioning may hurt us in the long run ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/singapore-hot-weather-rest-break-aircon-night-4277606
Doubt over Albany St cycleway consultation: A Dunedin businessman says he has "next to no confidence" the city council will consult properly about a ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/dcc/doubt-over-albany-st-cycleway-consultation
Boy told he had 'growing pains' has rare cancer with 50/50 chance of survival: Dylan, from St Neots in Cambridgeshire, was taken to his GP several times over the ...
mirror.co.uk/news/health/boy-9-told-growing-pains-32626566
'Bad drunk' jailed for kicking officer in head: A Dunedin man who says he is a “professional competitive fighter” has been jailed for kicking a police ...
odt.co.nz/regions/queenstown/bad-drunk-jailed-kicking-officer-head
Scammed Dunedin couple's battle over car park fine: A Dunedin couple say it is unfair how hard they have had to fight to overturn a parking breach after ...
odt.co.nz/regions/queenstown/scammed-dunedin-couples-battle-over-car-park-fine
Posters promote protection of the planet: For a Dunedin hobby artist, seeing her poster on display at the museum was a special moment ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/posters-promote-protection-planet
Arresting officer choked at Dunedin property: A man being arrested at a Wakari property made matters worse for himself when he put an officer in a choke hold ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/arresting-officer-choked-dunedin-property
Tiger Woods finishes Masters with his highest score as a pro, sets sights on upcoming majors
ctvnews.ca/sports/tiger-woods-finishes-masters-with-his-highest-score-as-a-pro-sets-sights-on-upcoming-majors-1.6846698
Sloppy booking? Drama as Team Kenya detained, miss world race over flight mix-up: World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships went down on Sunday.
nation.africa/kenya/sports/athletics/sloppy-booking-drama-as-team-kenya-detained-miss-world-race-4599402
Changing room, learners’ pool closures as upgrades continue: Swimming at Dunedin’s Moana Pool will involve a little bit of juggling, as the next stage of ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/changing-room-learners%E28099-pool-closures-upgrades-continue
Dunedin Octagon crash: Truck's brakes may have failed, police say: The vehicle narrowly missed the historic Robbie Burns statue, and spilled wood chips across ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514892/dunedin-octagon-crash-truck-s-brakes-may-have-failed-police-say
Dunedin premier rugby: live score updates: Join us for live score updates of the fourth round of Dunedin premier rugby, kick off at 2.45pm. Green Is ...
odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/club-rugby/dunedin-premier-rugby-live-score-updates-13
'You're quite openly Jewish': Met apologises after comment by officer near pro-Palestine demo
itv.com/news/london/2024-04-19/met-apologises-after-youre-quite-openly-jewish-comment-by-officer
Woolworths set to introduce body cameras to stores: Woolworths NZ supermarket store managers across the country could soon be fitted with body cameras ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/woolworths-set-introduce-body-cameras-stores
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