South set for stormy start to new year
The new year looks set to get off to a stormy start in parts of the South this afternoon.
Aussies' focus on peace at New Year celebrations
Aussies' focus on peace at New Year celebrations
Australians have rung in the new year with dazzling fireworks and a moment of silent reflection for the Jewish community.
Road deaths drop but still too many: police
Road deaths drop but still too many: police
Police are crediting Operation Open Roads for a reduction in road deaths for the third year in a row.
One dead after overnight crash in Waikato
One dead after overnight crash in Waikato
A person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Waikato's Hauraki District overnight.
Person found dead on highway north of Auckland
Person found dead on highway north of Auckland
A person has been found dead on the Kaipara Coast Highway (State Highway 16), north of Auckland.
Revellers ring in New Year across the country
Revellers ring in New Year across the country
The new year has started with a bang across the country.
Dreary weather not dampening New Year's Eve celebrations
Dreary weather not dampening New Year's Eve celebrations
With less than two hours left of 2025, New Year's celebrations are well underway - despite the dreary weather in many regions.
Dunedinites gather to welcome 2026
Skies clear as young and old gather for Dunedin New Year's Eve celebrations
Dunedin experienced something akin to four seasons in one day on New Year’s Eve — but at least it remained dry for most of the evening's festivities.
Man dead, teen missing after boat capsizes at popular beach
Man dead, teen missing after boat capsizes at popular beach
A man has died and a teenage boy is missing after a boat capsized near a popular beach area.
Taiwan remains on alert as China pulls back on drills
Taiwan remains on alert as China pulls back on drills
Taiwan stayed on high alert today after China staged massive military drills around the island the previous day, keeping its emergency maritime response centre running, the head of the...
Health portal cyber breach investigated
Health portal cyber breach investigated
The personal health portal ManageMyHealth has identified a cyber security breach.
NZ not part of statement warning of deteriorating Gaza situation
NZ not part of statement warning of deteriorating Gaza situation
New Zealand has not joined an international statement warning the humanitarian situation in Gaza is rapidly deteriorating.
Former Premier League footballer jailed over academic fraud
Former Premier League footballer jailed over academic fraud
Former English Premier League player and Egypt international Ramadan Sobhi has been sentenced to one year in prison in connection with an academic fraud case.
Trump enters election year with big wins, and headwinds
Trump enters election year with big wins, and headwinds
US President Donald Trump stormed back into office with a policy blitz that expanded presidential power and reshaped America's relations with the world. But it has come at a steep cost
Road re-opens after Rakaia Bridge crash
Road re-opens after Rakaia Bridge crash
The road has re-opened after a crash that blocked State Highway 1 on the Rakaia Bridge this afternoon.
Hastings woman 'killed in unique way': police
Hastings woman 'killed in unique way': police
Police investigating the murder of a Hastings woman in October say the killing was committed "in a unique way".
One dead, one seriously hurt after crash near Kaikōura
One dead, one seriously hurt after crash near Kaikōura
One person is dead and another seriously injured after a crash that has left State Highway 1 partially blocked north of Kaikōura.
Aussies urged to celebrate New Year amid heightened security
Aussies urged to celebrate New Year amid heightened security
Hope instead of hate will be the focus for Australians as they prepare to ring in the new year at live sites across the country.
One dead in overnight crash in Waikato
One dead in overnight crash in Waikato
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Waikato early today.
Thieves make off with millions in German bank vault heist
Thieves make off with millions in German bank vault heist
Thieves drilled their way into the vault of a German retail bank and made off with at least 10 million euros' worth of money and valuables from customers' deposit boxes.