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Maintaining identity among govt friction

Shane Jones makes a rousing speech at Kiwi Rail’s Hillside workshop. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Maintaining identity among govt friction

In a five part series, ODT political editor Mike Houlahan asked a senior MP from the leading parties about how the first two years of the parliamentary term have gone and if they fancy their chances in 2026.

Oil spill on SH73 makes driving hazardous

Oil spill on SH73 makes driving hazardous

Canterbury drivers are being urged to be cautious after an oil spill on State Highway 73, West Coast Rd near Porters Pass.

Concertgoers urged to get their stuff checked before New Year's

KnowYourStuff manager Casey Spearin. Photo: Leah Hollingworth

Concertgoers urged to get their stuff checked before New Year's

A drug-checking group is reminding concertgoers this New Year party season that it offers a free, legal and confidential service.

Wintry weather causes travel chaos in US Northeast

A man shovels snow in the New York borough of Brooklyn after an overnight storm in the city....

Wintry weather causes travel chaos in US Northeast

Snow and ice bore down on the US Northeast at the weekend, disrupting post-holiday airline traffic and prompting officials in New York and New Jersey to issue weather emergency declarations.

Tasman flood recovery expected to take two years, cost $50m

An aerial image showing the extent of flooding in Tasman. Photo: Tim Cuff / Pool

Tasman flood recovery expected to take two years, cost $50m

More than six months after widespread flooding hit the Tasman District, the recovery is expected to cost the council $50 million and take up to two years to complete.

Four hurt in crash near Levin

Four people have been injured in a two-vehicle crash north of Levin, in the North Island, this morning.

Drenching on way for parts of North Island

Revellers at last year's Rhythm and Vines event. Photo: Kaelin Wade via RNZ

Drenching on way for parts of North Island

A bout of bad weather is about to sweep across the east of the North Island, ahead of New Year celebrations.

Calmer day ahead for storm-battered South Island

Calmer day ahead for storm-battered South Island

A calmer day is in store for parts of the South Island battered by hail and lashed by torrential downpours and lightning yesterday.

'Mass disorder': Three in hospital after K Road assaults

Karangahape Rd on a quieter day. Photo: The Detail/Tom Kitchin

'Mass disorder': Three in hospital after K Road assaults

Police are asking for help to identify those involved in a brawl on Auckland's Karangahape Rd early today.

At least 15 dead in Guatemala bus plunge

Paramedics and firefighters stand next to the covered bodies of victims after the crash. Photo:...

At least 15 dead in Guatemala bus plunge

At least 15 people were killed and 19 injured when a passenger bus plunged into a ravine on the Inter-American Highway in western Guatemala, authorities say.

Break-in at antique store 'another blow'

Raewyn Dailey says the theft of imported jewellery from her Napier antique store was a blow on...

Break-in at antique store 'another blow'

A Napier antique shop owner is blaming the high price of silver, after an overnight burglary at her store between Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

South hit with one of the year's most intense storms

An active supercell south from Rakaia. Photo: MetService/screenshot

South hit with one of the year's most intense storms

The thunderstorm that has lashed the South Island and brought widespread and large hail is one of the year's most intense storms, MetService says.

Kyiv under massive Russian attack

A drone explodes during a Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv earlier this week. Another...

Kyiv under massive Russian attack

The Ukrainian capital Kyiv is under a massive Russian attack, with explosions sounding in the city and air defences in operation.

The Cure guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure members (from left) Lol Tolhurst, Michael Dempsey, Perry Bamonte and Boris Williams...

The Cure guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

Perry Bamonte, keyboardist and guitarist in The Cure, has died at 65, the English indie rock band have confirmed through their official website.

Top cops on the beat over the New Year

Answering questions from Parliament's Justice Committee are (from left) NZ Police Commissioner...

Top police officers on the beat over the New Year

The police commissioner and his deputies will take part in frontline duties over the New Year period across the country.

Man held after knife attack on women in Paris

Man held after knife attack on three women in Paris metro stations

French police have detained a man suspected of attacking three women with a knife in three metro stations in the centre of Paris.

Aussies battered by weather extremes

A week of wild weather comes amid warnings that marine heatwave conditions currently enveloping...

Aussies battered by weather extremes

Australians are being battered by extremes on opposite sides of the nation, with people urged to remain vigilant amid ongoing fire and flood risks.

Body found after Port Waikato jet ski incident

Body found after Port Waikato jet ski incident

It is believed a man who died as a result of a jet ski incident near Port Waikato was not wearing a life jacket.

Life on hold waiting for surgery

Life on hold waiting for surgery

A 27-year-old Dunedin woman has effectively been put into menopause while she waits for surgery in New Zealand’s poorly performing health system.

More stormy weather possible for South

Rain is on its way for much of New Zealand today.

More stormy weather possible for South

Severe thunderstorm warnings have been lifted for parts of Otago, but the South is still in line for more stormy weather going into the evening.

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