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Romanian law enforcement officers work on the site of an explosion at a residential block of...

Two injured after Russian drone hits apartment in Romania

NATO member Romania said a drone injured two people in a southeastern city during an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, the first time in the war a drone had hit a densely populated area in Romania and caused injuries.

Bullet from Nelson driveby narrowly missed person watching TV

Cypress Warren (black sweathshirt), Tiori Edwards (centre) and Francois Teaurima have been...

Bullet from Nelson driveby narrowly missed person watching TV

A person watching TV in the comfort of their suburban lounge narrowly avoided being shot in the head during a drug-related drive-by shooting.

Author who helped turn Michael Caine into a sex symbol

Len Deighton poses during a 1986 portrait session in Paris. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES

Author who helped turn Michael Caine into a sex symbol

Len Deighton, writer of British spy thrillers, has died at the age of 97.

A shining star of the media scene

Cath Saunders, forthright advocate for women’s rights. PHOTO: ODT FILES

A shining star of the media scene

Catherine Saunders, Dunedin-born broadcaster, has died aged 83.

Person killed in crash near Allanton

Emergency services at the scene of the crash on SH1 near Allanton. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Person killed in crash near Allanton

One person has died following a crash on State Highway 1 near Allanton this evening.

Body in bag trial: Accused grandmother denied knowing victim

Body in bag trial: Accused grandmother denied knowing victim

A jury has been told that a grandmother, who is one of the four charged over the death of Shulai Wang, had told police she didn't know the woman, and that other "homeless ladies" lived in their house.

Contrail over Dunedin

Not a flight in or out of Dunedin but a contrail from a high overhead international flight on May 24 at 4.30pm - a reminder of the fuel consumption of these big aircraft.

Netanyahu orders military to seize 70% of Gaza

Civil defence workers attempt to extinguish a fire following an Israeli strike on a warehouse in...

Netanyahu orders military to seize 70% of Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had directed Israel's military to take more of Gaza, initially by seizing 70% of the Palestinian territory, where the population is already penned into a tiny strip of land along the coast.

Govt pushing law change to allow AI to make benefit decisions

National's Scott Simpson introduced the bill. Photo: RNZ

Govt pushing law change to allow AI to make benefit decisions

A proposed new law would allow the Ministry of Social Development to use AI to make decisions about people's benefits.

Goldsmith dismisses Dame Lynda's criticisms as 'same old cliché'

Paul Goldsmith has defended the government's funding of the arts. Photo: RNZ

Goldsmith dismisses Dame Lynda's criticisms as 'same old cliché'

Arts Minister Paul Goldsmith has brushed off criticism of the government at the Aotearoa Music Awards as the "same old cliché", after Dame Lynda Topp delivered an expletive-laden broadside over arts funding.

Budget 2026: Kindys 'will probably have to ask for donations'

Budget 2026: Kindys 'will probably have to ask for donations'

Kindergartens New Zealand says its members will struggle after the Budget increased their operational subsidy by less than 0.5%.

Canterbury man behind $11m illegal lottery avoids prison

Waiariki McIlroy-Jones appears at Christchurch District Court for sentencing on charges relating...

Canterbury man behind $11m illegal lottery avoids prison

A Canterbury man behind the country's biggest illegal lottery will not be going to jail but his punishment is yet to be determined.

Elderly pedestrian beaten to death in Queensland

An elderly pedestrian was killed in an assault by a man with a metal pole on a random rampage in regional Queensland, police say.

'Akin to torture': Systemic failings found in death of neglected 90yo

The findings of Health NZ's independent review into the support and care of a neglected, elderly Christchurch father has highlighted systematic issues and gaps.

Donations to ACT Party surge, doubling in 20 days

ACT has banked a rush of donations within the last 20 days, doubling its campaign year...

Donations to ACT Party surge, doubling in 20 days

The ACT Party has received $600,000 in new donations in the last 20 days, more than doubling its tally in election year so far to $1.2m raised.

Sea lion pup killed by vehicle on Dunedin road

A female New Zealand sea lion/pakake pup has been killed on a Dunedin road, about a week after a male pup was found dead in the Catlins.

Dunedin collie comes in from cold after 147 days in bush

Lauren Moses with Amira after the Border Collie was found. Photo: Supplied

Dunedin collie comes in from cold after 147 days in bush

It was third time lucky in the pursuit of a Dunedin dog which evaded capture in the bush north of the city for nearly 150 days.

Deal reached to extend ceasefire, pending Trump approval

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

Deal reached to extend ceasefire, pending Trump approval

The US and Iran have reportedly reached an agreement to extend their ceasefire, though US President Donald Trump has yet to approve it.

Top of South Island braced for 44 hours of rain

Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for parts of the South Island, with heavy downpours forecast in the Tasman district.

50,000 more Kiwi kids suffering from material hardship than three years ago

50,000 more Kiwi kids suffering from material hardship than three years ago

An expert on the impacts of child poverty says 50,000 more NZ children are suffering from material hardship than three years ago.

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