Crush at Gaza aid site kills at least 20
At least 20 Palestinians were killed at an aid distribution site run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) today, in what the US-backed group said was a crowd surge instigated by armed agitators.
Govt launches $500k support package for Tasman
Govt launches $500k support package for Tasman
The government has announced a half-million-dollar support package for flood-hit farmers, growers and foresters.
'Nasty bout of vertigo' leads Collins to hospital stay
'Nasty bout of vertigo' leads Collins to hospital stay
Minister Judith Collins was taken to hospital in an ambulance on Tuesday evening due to a "nasty bout of vertigo".
Rugby player convicted for post-match handshake assault
Rugby player convicted for post-match handshake assault
A Taranaki rugby player who knocked out an opponent during post-match handshakes says he was "triggered" after being hit and racially abused.
Sleeping pods for homeless held back by council consents: organisers say
Sleeping pods for homeless held back by council consents: organisers say
A Rotorua organisation providing sleeping pods for the city's homeless has said they are being held back by council insisting that they get consents.
Heavy rain forecast for north, reprieve for Nelson
Heavy rain forecast for north, reprieve for Nelson
Heavy rain is heading towards Auckland and the east coast of the North Island, but the most sodden parts of the South Island are set for a reprieve from the downpours, says MetService.
Volcano erupts again in Iceland
Volcano erupts again in Iceland
A volcano erupted today in southwest Iceland, authorities said, with live media images showing it belched smoke and dramatic flows of glowing hot yellow and orange lava.
Diving for hidden treasure in polluted waters
Diving for hidden treasure in polluted waters
At the crack of dawn, Ramu Gupta slings a blue bag on to his shoulder and heads to the Yamuna River in the Indian capital in search of his fortune.
Missing man found
Missing man found
Updated 9.31 pm
Police have found a missing man after an appeal for information from the public today.
Minister defends $500k spend on retail crime crack down
Minister defends $500k spend on retail crime crack down
The justice minister is defending a half-million dollar spend-up in 100 days by the government's retail crime advisory group.
Concern govt plan to halt work will impede councils
Concern govt plan to halt work will impede councils
Councils have reacted to RMA Minister Chris Bishop's announcement he is putting a halt to District and Regional Plan reviews.
Hospital workers sleeping in cars
Christchurch Hospital: Workers sleeping in cars to claim parks, mayor says
Christchurch Hospital workers are sleeping in their cars before work to try to secure a car park, Mayor Phil Mauger says.
Ashburton man charged over large cannabis growing operation
Ashburton man charged over large cannabis growing operation
A 54-year-old man has been charged after police located a large cannabis growing operation in Ashburton.
Severance, The Penguin lead Emmy race
Severance, The Penguin lead Emmy race
Psychological thriller Severance and crime drama The Penguin have the most nominations for Emmy Awards in the contest for TV's highest honours.
When plants talk, insects listen, study finds
When plants talk, insects listen, study finds
There is evidence that plants and insects interact through sound, researchers at Tel Aviv University say, opening a new frontier in the study of acoustic communication in nature.
Canada's First Nations challenge fast-track laws
Canada's First Nations challenge fast-track laws
A group of Canada's First Nations is challenging recently passed laws that would fast-track approval of infrastructure projects like mines and oil pipelines.
Ukraine war: Putin, unfazed by Trump, will fight on: sources
Ukraine war: Putin, unfazed by Trump, will fight on: sources
Russia's President Vladimir Putin will keep fighting in Ukraine until the West engages on his terms for peace, unfazed by Donald Trump's threats of tougher sanctions, sources close to the Kremlin say.
'Pricey, pointless' council work halted ahead of RMA overhaul
'Pricey, pointless' council work halted ahead of RMA overhaul
RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says the move is designed to relieve pressure on councils' resources.
Govt pulls pin on open-plan classrooms
Govt pulls pin on open-plan classrooms in schools
The government will end the construction of open-plan classrooms in favour of a new "flexible" design.
Pair jailed for felling Sycamore Gap tree
Pair jailed for felling Sycamore Gap tree
Two men have each been jailed for cutting down the much-loved Sycamore Gap tree near Hadrian's Wall in northern England.