Mall fire kills at least 60
A massive fire in a hypermarket in al-Kut city in eastern Iraq has left at least 60 people dead and 11 others missing, the city's health authorities and two police sources have said.
Accused refused bail over $555m meth haul seizure
Accused refused bail over $555m meth haul seizure
One of three men accused of attempting to import more than $500 million worth of drugs into Australia inside rolls of fabric has been denied bail.
Forestry director fined $112k for pollution
Forestry director fined $112k for pollution
Slash and sediment polluted an important stream in Waihī for over a year and despite six inspections, and two abatement notices, a logging company refused to change its behaviour and continued to cause environmental damage.
Murder-accused will not give evidence
Murder-accused will not give evidence
The defence has chosen not to call any witnesses, nor will Julia DeLuney give evidence, in the trial in which she is accused of murdering her 79-year-old mother, Helen Gregory.
Pay talk protection: National backs Labour’s transparency bill
Pay talk protection: National backs Labour’s transparency bill
Members' bills from opposition MPs are more often than not doomed to fail, but there have been exceptions to the rule this term.
Fire engulfs home sending smoke over harbour
Fire engulfs home sending smoke over harbour
Fire crews from across Dunedin have battled a fire at a ‘‘well ablaze’’ house in St Leonards which sent smoke billowing over Otago Harbour.
Cousins' crash deaths prompt efforts to help save lives
Cousins' crash deaths prompt efforts to help save lives
After his two young cousins were killed in a car crash on Summit Rd in Christchurch, Rob Fleming was motivated to help save lives.
Charges laid over neglect in unexplained child death
Charges laid over neglect in unexplained child death
Northland police investigating the unexplained historic death of a child in Kaikohe have arrested and charged two people with neglect.
Seymour admits regs contribute to ‘enormous rate rises’
Seymour admits regs contribute to ‘enormous rate rises’
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says there is no policy for local government reform - yet.
Scammer apologises, won't give up co-offenders
Scammer 'disgusted by my actions', won't give up co-offenders
A convicted British criminal who duped more than 20 Kiwis into giving him $337,700 says he is now disgusted and embarrassed by his actions.
Air India crash probe focuses on captain's actions: report
Air India crash probe focuses on captain's actions: report
A cockpit recording of dialogue between pilots of an Air India flight that crashed indicates the captain turned off switches controlling fuel to the plane's engines, the WSJ is reporting.
Man pepper sprayed at ex's house after stealing her car
Man pepper sprayed at ex's house after stealing her car
A Dunedin man was pepper sprayed while being arrested for allegedly stealing his ex-partner's car.
Man found dead on bus at Auckland depot
Man found dead on bus at Auckland depot
A man has been found dead on a bus in central Auckland this morning.
Israel launches airstrikes in Damascus
Israel launches airstrikes in Damascus, vowing to protect Druze
Israel has launched airstrikes in Damascus, blowing up part of the defence ministry and vowing to destroy government forces attacking Druze in southern Syria.
Two taken to hospital after Castle St disorder
Two taken to hospital after Castle St disorder
A man cut open by a bottle thrown into a partying crowd was taken to hospital as disorder erupted on north Dunedin's notorious Castle St last night.
Erebus captain's daughter says memorial belongs in Auckland
Erebus captain's daughter says memorial belongs in Auckland
The eldest daughter of the Erebus' captain says she's grateful to Christchurch for offering to host a memorial, but still believes the national memorial should be in Auckland.
Outback killer's death robs family of hopes for peace
Outback killer's death robs family of hopes for peace
Notorious outback killer Bradley Murdoch has died, meaning the chance of recovering his victim Peter Falconio's body is considered remote at best.
Waiuku crash: Mum leaves behind three children
Waiuku crash: Mum leaves behind three children
A mother killed in a crash with her daughter and niece in Waikato has left behind three children including her eight-week-old baby.
Signs point to more heavy rain for Nelson Tasman
Signs point to more heavy rain for Nelson Tasman
Forecasters say more bad weather could bring significant rain to the waterlogged top of the South Island towards the end of this month and into August.
Kids sleep on chairs, family eats only rice to pay bills
Kids sleep on chairs, family eats only rice to pay bills
Unaloto Latu's family is one of many caught in an alarming rise in poverty.