Auckland street racer clampdown: dozens fined, cars impounded
Police issued dozens of fines, impounded vehicles, and breath-tested thousands of drivers during a large "antisocial road user event" in Auckland on Saturday night.
Taranaki rapist denied parole due to risk of reoffending
Taranaki rapist denied parole due to risk of reoffending
Allan Neil Rosewarne has been described as a sex monster.
Death toll from Vietnam boat accident climbs to 38
Death toll from Vietnam boat accident climbs to 38
The death toll from a tourist boat accident in Vietnam's Halong Bay climbed to at least 38 with several people still missing, the government said.
Rare mpox strain detected in Australia
Rare mpox strain detected in Australia
Authorities in Australia fear the number of hospital contacts could grow as they trace health staff after a rare strain of mpox was detected in an overseas traveller.
Syria struggles to enforce ceasefire amid clashes
Syria struggles to enforce ceasefire amid clashes
Sectarian clashes have escalated in Syria's Druze region of Sweida, with machinegun fire and mortar shelling ringing out as the Islamist-led govt struggles to implement a ceasefire.
CEO resigns after viral video from Coldplay concert
CEO resigns after viral video from Coldplay concert
The chief executive of an American IT company captured in a widely circulated video showing him embracing an employee at a Coldplay concert has resigned.
Police boss shares staff 'anger' over former deputy
Police boss shares staff 'anger' over former deputy
The Police Commissioner has emailed staff saying he's aware there are many who are "angry and feel let down", after sexual content was allegedly found on his former deputy's work devices.
Infrastructure boost for jobs and growth, says govt
Infrastructure boost for jobs and growth, says govt
The government has released an infrastructure update showing that $6b of govt-funded construction is due to start between now and Christmas.
Patients' families asked to help cover staff shortage
Patients' families asked to help cover staff shortage
The nurses' union says it's unacceptable for hospital managers to expect family members to take on the role of employed staff.
'Senseless violence': Man dead, three hurt in Hamilton
'Senseless violence': Man dead, three hurt in Hamilton
A man's death in Hamilton is being treated as a homicide after an incident that left three other people injured, police say.
Fatal crash in Marlborough
Fatal crash in Marlborough
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 6, Okaramio, in the Marlborough Region.
$25k to make bridge more comfortable for canines
$25k to make bridge more comfortable for canines
Paw-friendly panels have been added to a new water pipe bridge in Wellington, making it more comfortable for dogs to walk across.
Israel and Syria agree ceasefire
Israel and Syria agree ceasefire
Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire, the US envoy to Turkey says, after days of bloodshed in the predominantly Druze area that has killed over 300 people.
Bolsonaro to wear ankle monitor, cut foreign contacts
Bolsonaro to wear ankle monitor, cut foreign contacts
Brazil's Supreme Court issued has search warrants and restraining orders against former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Trump suing Murdoch's WSJ over Epstein claim
Trump suing Murdoch's WSJ over Epstein claim
US President Donald Trump is suing Rupert Murdoch's WSJ, seeking billions in damages, over a report that Trump sent sex offender Jeffrey Epstein a bawdy birthday greeting.
ATM heist: pair say cash gone
ATM heist: Father, daughter say cash gone
A father and daughter who looted almost $200,000 from an ATM claim $159,000 of the cash, which police are still searching for, has been spent.
Nelson-Tasman to get own rain radar
Nelson-Tasman to get own rain radar
The flood-hit Nelson-Tasman region should have its own weather radar by the start of 2027, the government says.
Writing a wish list to go with your will
Writing a wish list to go with your will
Talking about what we want after we die is a difficult conversation for many. A Taupō mum and her son have come up with an idea to make the process easier.
Fear more students will leave without NCEA qualifications
Fear more students will leave without NCEA qualifications
Principals warn the number of school-leavers with no qualifications could spike in poor communities this year.
Wine brand ahead with Irish cancer warning
Wine brand ahead with Irish cancer warning
One of NZ's most celebrated wine brands is putting cancer warning labels on wines exported to Ireland - nearly a year ahead of a law making the labels compulsory from May 2026.