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People embrace as they visit a makeshift memorial following the attack on a Jewish holiday...

Bondi gunmen inspired by Islamic State and had travelled to Philippines

Two gunmen who attacked a Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach had travelled to the Philippines before the assault which killed 15 people and appeared to be inspired by Islamic State, police said.

Bondi hero visited by steady procession of dignitaries

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits Ahmed al Ahmed, the bystander who charged at...

Bondi hero visited by steady procession of dignitaries

Meeting the prime minister, governor-general and a top diplomat in the space of a few hours is an unusual recovery plan when suffering from multiple bullet wounds.

Government cuts transport subsidies for elderly and disabled

The subsidy will be reduced from 75 percent to 65 percent. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Government cuts transport subsidies for elderly and disabled

The government is cutting transport subsidies for elderly and disabled people for elderly and disabled people from 75 percent to 65 percent.

Killer detained as 'special patient'

Jarrod Arnold Dent photographed in 2020. Photo / Lewis Gardner.

Killer detained as 'special patient'

A mentally unwell man, distraught at the death of his cat, fatally stabbed his neighbour and wounded five others after falsely believing they were responsible for the animal’s death.

Voter fraud allegations spark by-election

Voter fraud allegations spark by-election

An Auckland judge has upheld a petition in the Manukau District Court calling for a judicial inquiry following allegations of fraud in an Auckland local body election.

'It's an interactive art piece': Man charged with stealing provocative flag

Bryce Gambirazzi (inset) has been charged with stealing a New Zealand flag defaced with the words...

'It's an interactive art piece': Man charged with stealing provocative flag

A man charged with stealing a New Zealand flag, defaced with the words "Please walk on me", from an art gallery said he went to the exhibition hoping that it would be hanging on a wall or behind a barrier.

Public warned about man sought over double murder

Mitchell Cole Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

Public warned about man sought over double murder

Police are warning people not to approach a man being sought in relation to a double murder in the central North Island.

Otago marching team brings home bronze

Otago marching team brings home bronze

Sunny Blenheim was the location for some dazzling marching displays last weekend. It was the annual South Island Championships, Otago being represented by Onyx Militaires Under 18's and Onyx Manawa...

Rainbow frames Tiwai

A gorgeous rainbow lit up Tiwai, taken from our balcony.

'The beast': massive swing bridge a challenging build

The Aoraki/Mount Cook bridge will span 189 metres across the Hooker River on the upper section of...

'The beast': massive swing bridge a challenging build

The first images of the country's longest swing bridge have been revealed, and the project has caused a few headaches, the Department of Conservation says.

Man in court after wave of Dunedin arson attacks

The fire-damaged house in Lees St, Dunedin, on Tuesday morning. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Man in court after wave of Dunedin arson attacks

A man allegedly behind a spate of Dunedin fires, including a blaze at a derelict former hospital, will remain in prison for now.

Fears for jobs in 'super ministry'

Chris Bishop believes the current system is too fragmented and uncoordinated. Photo: RNZ

Fears for jobs in 'super ministry'

A union is concerned the government's plan to create a 'super ministry' will result in more job uncertainty for "hundreds" of public servants.

Youth worker punched, stomped teen 'with significant force'

Youth worker punched, stomped teen 'with significant force'

A former Youth Justice worker punched a teenager up to 15 times then told police he was the victim, a court has heard.

Bondi victims mourned as gun law changes expected

People pay respects at Bondi Pavilion to the victims the mass shooting. Photo: Reuters

Bondi victims mourned as gun law changes expected

Iconic landmarks across Australia were lit up overnight as the country mourns those who died in a horror terror attack as gun reforms loom.

Nitrates: What's really going on with Canterbury's water?

Luis Arevalo's family no longer drinks the tap water in Oxford due to concerns for their health....

Nitrates: What's really going on with Canterbury's water?

Canterbury is either in the grip of a nitrate emergency or controlled by environmental alarmists waging a war on dairy cows. Despite the disagreement, there is no dispute the region's dairy boom has coincided with a decline in water quality.

Seymour not done with Treaty debate

David Seymour has released his letter to Pharmac's board chair setting out his expectations for...

Seymour not done with Treaty debate

ACT leader David Seymour is promising to reignite the Treaty principles debate next year, saying he'll never move on from his vision for equality in New Zealand.