Japan's agriculture minister resigns after rice gaffe
Japanese farm minister Taku Eto has resigned after remarks he made about rice triggered a firestorm of criticism from voters and lawmakers.
Handcuffed man escapes after arrest
Handcuffed man escapes after arrest
Gisborne police are searching for a man who fled from rural property after being arrested this morning, and have concerns for his welfare.
Kāinga Ora to cut 620 roles in restructure
Kāinga Ora to cut 620 roles in restructure
Kāinga Ora has confirmed it will cut 620 roles, of which 194 are vacant, as part of its restructuring.
Student taken to hospital after assault at school
Student taken to hospital after assault at Canterbury school
A student has been injured in an assault at a rural Canterbury school this afternoon.
Dumbbell killer who bludgeoned mum appeals life sentence
Dumbbell killer who bludgeoned mum appeals life sentence
A Dunedin man who beat his mother to death with a dumbbell should not be subject to life imprisonment, his lawyers argue.
One digit wrong in bank transfer, $2000 lost
One digit wrong in bank transfer, $2000 lost
A man who lost $2000 when he got one number wrong in a bank transfer has been told to drop his complaint.
'Dumbest sport ever' canned over safety fears
'Dumbest sport ever' canned over safety fears
A planned ‘Run It Straight’ event has been canned after organisers failed to secure a permit and a local board raised safety concerns.
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Dolphin reports soar as cameras increase
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Dolphin reports soar as cameras increase
Since cameras were installed on fishing boats, six times more accidental catches of dolphins have been reported by the fishing industry, official information shows.
Heckler's employer criticised after apology and inquiry
Heckler's employer criticised after apology and inquiry
The employer of a man who heckled Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters is being criticised after apologising for the behaviour and launching an investigation.
Woman jailed for stabbing Christchurch taxi driver
Woman jailed for stabbing Christchurch taxi driver
A woman who stabbed a taxi driver in Christchurch has been sentenced to more than three years in prison.
Trump unveils plans for Golden Dome defence system
Trump unveils plans for Golden Dome defence system
US President Donald Trump says he has selected a design for the $US175 billion Golden Dome missile defence shield aimed at blocking threats from China and Russia.
Hundreds rescued, thousands stranded by NSW floods
Hundreds rescued, thousands stranded by NSW floods
Hundreds of people have been rescued during one-in-500-year flooding after parts of Australia's east copped four months of rain in two days.
Hospital security boosted after midwife attacked
Hospital security boosted after midwife attacked
Health chiefs have increased security at Christchurch Hospital's birthing unit after a student midwife was attacked on the way to their car after leaving work.
Leary claims minister not doing job for seniors
Leary claims minister not doing job for seniors
Taieri MP Ingrid Leary is accusing Casey Costello of being missing in action as Minister for Seniors, but Costello says it shows the opposition MP has a "very shallow understanding" of the portfolio.
Wanted man arrested after alleged three-month spree
Wanted man arrested after alleged three-month spree
Police have caught up with a man who allegedly went on a three-month theft spree around Otago.
Cheers actor George Wendt dies
Cheers actor George Wendt dies
Comic actor George Wendt, best known for his Emmy-nominated supporting role as the beer-bellied barfly Norm on Cheers has died. He was 76.
One killed in Timaru crash
One killed in Timaru crash
A person is dead following a crash on State Highway 1 in Timaru this morning.
New pacemaker being tested in NZ
New pacemaker being tested in NZ
A new pacemaker being tested in New Zealand could help patients experiencing heart failure feel and move better.
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Miss NZ finalist ‘never thought’ it would happen
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Miss NZ finalist ‘never thought’ it would happen
A former Taieri College student never thought a Mosgiel local would make it on to the stage of New Zealand’s premier pageant.
Dunedin cop left gasping by spray deodorant attack
Dunedin cop left gasping by spray deodorant attack
A Dunedin police officer suffered an asthma attack after a man being detained sprayed her in the face with his deodorant.