'Gaza is burning': Israel launches ground offensive in Gaza City
'Gaza is burning': Israel launches ground offensive in Gaza City
Israel announced the start of its long-awaited ground operation into Gaza City on Tuesday, declaring "Gaza is burning".
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Vocal local
A tūī sings at Orokonui Ecosanctuary.
UN inquiry finds Israel committing genocide in Gaza
UN inquiry finds Israel committing genocide in Gaza
A UN Commission of Inquiry has concluded Israel has committed genocide in Gaza and that top Israeli officials including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had incited these acts.
'Medical migrant' leaves for Australia to access cancer meds
'Medical migrant' leaves for Australia to access cancer meds
A myeloma cancer patient said she felt no choice but to move to Australia to access life prolonging drugs that are not funded in New Zealand.
Tamihere defends Te Pāti Māori MP's controversial comments
Tamihere defends Te Pāti Māori MP's controversial comments
Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere has defended controversial comments made by MP Tākuta Ferris, saying he agrees with the "substance" of his statements.
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Rating the performance of Dunedin councillors
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Rating the performance of Dunedin councillors
Grant Miller has been to a lot of Dunedin City Council meetings in the past three years.
Serial rapist cleared of kidnapping, despite confession
Serial rapist cleared of kidnapping, despite confession
Almost 20 years ago, a woman was getting into her car when a man wielding a knife jumped into her passenger seat and ordered her to drive, or her family would be killed.
Trump to file $15b lawsuit against New York Times
Trump to file $15b lawsuit against New York Times
US President Donald Trump said he would file a $15-billion lawsuit for defamation and libel against the New York Times, days after the newspaper released articles on his ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
100 jobs to go as plywood plant closes
100 jobs to go as plywood plant closes
More than 100 more staff from Tokoroa's local plywood manufacturing plant are set to lose their jobs as the company looks to source supply from overseas.
One dead, multiple injuries in Sydney restaurant gas leak
One dead, multiple injuries in Sydney restaurant gas leak
A 25-year-old man is dead and six others, including police officers, are in hospital after a gas leak at a restaurant.
Three escape with minor injuries as truck, car crash in Waitati
Three escape with minor injuries as truck, car crash in Waitati
Three people received minor injuries after a crash involving a car and a truck in Waitati this afternoon.
Spiralling food prices outstrip wage rises
Spiralling food prices outstrip wage rises
Food prices are rising much faster than wages, putting more pressure on household budgets and creating a squeeze that's feeling worse for some than the global financial crisis, one economist says.
Teens' joyride in stolen car halted by road spikes
Teens' joyride in stolen car halted by road spikes
Three young people have been taken into custody after their joyride through Christchurch in a stolen vehicle ended when police deployed road spikes.
Fleeing Dunedin driver winds up in ditch
Fleeing Dunedin driver winds up in ditch
An alleged petrol thief’s attempt to flee Dunedin police came to an abrupt end when she crashed into a ditch.
Trump sends National Guard into Memphis
Trump sends National Guard into Memphis
US President Donald Trump has signed an order sending the National Guard into Memphis to combat crime.
Government takes aim at 'predatory pricing'
Government takes aim at 'predatory pricing'
The government is promising changes to the Commerce Act it says will prevent "creeping acquisitions and predatory pricing".
Consequences over Kirk death comments
Consequences for comments on Charlie Kirk death
In the days following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, numerous workers have been fired for their comments on his death.
Australian climate report points to massive rise in heatwave deaths
Australian climate report points to massive rise in heatwave deaths
Australia will suffer more frequent and extreme climate events, often happening simultaneously, which will strain industry, services and infrastructure, a government report says.
Tech giants get rules for Aussie social media ban
Tech giants get rules for Aussie social media ban
Social media companies will have to detect and deactivate underage accounts and prevent children from re-registering under Australia's world-first ban for kids.
Retirement village residents battle booze ban
'Flabbergasted and dismayed': Retirement village residents battle booze ban
A Christchurch retirement village resident has pushed back against claims she and other residents broke the alcohol rules, sparking a booze ban at the village.