Seal spotted feasting on eels 10km inland
After heavy rainfall in Coromandel, a family have spotted a seal in floodwaters on their farm, catching eels.
Vehicles stolen after NZTA database breach
Vehicles stolen after NZTA database breach
A privacy breach of an NZ Transport Agency database is suspected to have resulted in at least 13 vehicles being targeted for theft.
What's going on with tsunami phone alerts?
What's going on with tsunami phone alerts?
Many NZers were woken up by an emergency mobile alert sent out at 6.30am today but for some, the alerts have either come repeatedly or not at all.
Over 5000 shoplifting complaints not investigated
Thousands of shoplifting complaints not investigated across NZ
More than 5000 complaints of shoplifting below $500 were not forwarded for investigation while a controversial police directive was in place, documents released to RNZ reveal.
White supremacist making Christchurch mayoral bid
White supremacist Philip Arps making Christchurch mayoral bid
White supremacist Philip Arps is making a bid for the Christchurch mayoralty.
Tsunami activity 'still a threat to human life'
Tsunami activity 'still a threat to human life'
Updated 10.00 am
Civil Defence officials say tsunami activity around New Zealand resulting from the giant quake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula is "still a threat to human life".
Lotto 2503
Lotto 2503
Results from last night's Lotto draw
Jackson accuses govt of rigging next election
Jackson accuses govt of rigging next election
Labour MP Willie Jackson has accused the government of trying to rig next year's election through its move to block people from being able to enrol for 12 days before voting day.
Rugby supporter dies after assault outside club
Rugby supporter dies after assault outside club
A New Plymouth man assaulted outside a local rugby club at the weekend has died.
Surge warning for entire NZ coast
Surge warning for entire NZ coast
All NZ coastal areas are covered by a warning of tsunami activity following Russia's powerful quake. People are warned not to be complacent and to stay away from coastlines until alerts are lifted.
Fatal crash snarls traffic near Auckland Airport
Fatal crash snarls traffic near Auckland Airport
There are traffic delays around Auckland Airport after a fatal three-vehicle crash early today.
Strike not just about the money, nurses say
Strike not just about the money, nurses say
More than 36,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants are set to walk off the job for 24 hours today, over deadlocked contract negotiations.
Govt to repeal oil and gas ban
Govt to repeal oil and gas ban
The government is set to repeal the oil and gas ban this week, after a significant 11th-hour change handing discretionary powers to two ministers.
Second Sheeran show
Second Sheeran show
Pop star Ed Sheeran will play a second show in Christchurch due to high demand for tickets to his upcoming tour.
Mental health support needed for flood victims: advocate
Mental health support needed for flood victims: advocate
People in the Tasman region will need long-term mental health support after devastating winter floods, a mental health advocate says.
'Distracted' midwife criticised after breastfeeding baby dies
'Distracted' midwife criticised after breastfeeding baby dies
A "distracted" midwife who was "rushing" to complete administrative tasks after a birth left the room for 25 minutes - only to come back and find the baby unresponsive.
One in every 1000 NZers without shelter: Salvation Army
One in every 1000 NZers without shelter: Salvation Army
New data released today by the Salvation Army shows 1 in every 1000 people in New Zealand is currently without shelter.
Electoral Amendment Bill passes first hurdle
Electoral Amendment Bill passes first hurdle
Legislation banning prisoner and same-day voting has passed its first reading.
Cabinet Ministers defend hiking board fees by 80%
Cabinet Ministers defend hiking board fees by 80%
A document, quietly uploaded online, shows ministers agreed to lift the maximum annual fee for chairs of governance boards from $90,000 to about $162,000.
Tasman copping drenching from 'atmospheric funnel'
Tasman copping drenching from 'atmospheric funnel'
Rain is again falling at the top of the South Island, where Tasman, Nelson and part of Marlborough are under orange heavy rain warnings.