Iran targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they have carried out attacks on US military bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for American strikes on Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz.
Agency fighting family, sexual violence facing job cuts
Agency fighting family, sexual violence facing job cuts
The centre responsible for government's collective response to family and sexual violence faces losing a third of its workforce in a restructure.
Fiordland Women’s Club celebrates 50 years
Fiordland Women’s Club celebrates 50 years
A group of 76 women gathered at Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas for the 50th celebratory dinner to share the many happy memories attending the celebrations
Former Waikouaiti paralympian still going the distance
Former Waikouaiti paralympian still going the distance
For the second year in a row, Evan Clulee exceeded his goals in the nationwide Heart Foundation MyMarathon fundraiser.
Concerns for missing Christchurch woman
Concerns for missing Christchurch woman
Police are appealing for help to find a Christchurch woman who has been missing for two weeks.
Hipkins criticises police commissioner over Naidoo row
Hipkins criticises police commissioner over Naidoo row
Chris Hipkins has accused the Police Commissioner of not being a good employer by making statements about one of his own officers that have "no evidential base".
Were Wellington weather warnings an overreaction?
Were Wellington weather warnings an overreaction?
Some south coast Wellington residents are decrying what they believe were "unnecessary" evacuation orders and state of emergency issued ahead of huge swells battering the shoreline on Tuesday - but others say better safe than sorry.
Alleged Bondi gunman charged with 19 more offences
Alleged Bondi gunman charged with 19 more offences
A man accused of committing one of Australia's worst mass shootings, at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach last December, has been charged with 19 additional offences.
Opening date for new Sydney airport confirmed
'Big moment for Sydney': Opening date for new international airport confirmed
Sydney's second international airport, which has been decades in the making, is set to finally open in October.
Family hope for NZ ICE detainee's quick release
Family hope for Kiwi ICE detainee's quick release after conviction quashed
The sister-in-law of a woman detained by ICE in the US has described the quashing of her 2016 conviction as a huge relief.
Aussies brace for higher prices as fuel tax cut ends
Aussies brace for higher prices as fuel tax cut ends
Motorists and transport businesses in Australia are being warned to expect an end to a cut to the fuel tax as conflict flares up between Iran and the US.
Elderly woman who sparked major search found lying in long grass
Elderly woman who sparked major search found lying in long grass
The granddaughter of the elderly Christchurch woman who was missing for four nights before she was found alive near Tunnel Rd has thanked the community for their search efforts.
Labour pledges $20-a-week public transport fare cap
Labour pledges $20-a-week public transport fare cap
Labour has vowed to cap public transport fares at $20 a week in main centres and $10 everywhere else if elected.
Swimmer dies after incident at Canterbury pool
Swimmer dies after incident at Canterbury pool
A swimmer has died in hospital after being pulled from a public pool in Rangiora.
Suspect reeled in after salmon statue vandalised
Suspect reeled in after salmon statue vandalised
A 35-year-old man has been charged after the famous salmon statue next to State Highway 1 in Rakaia was defaced during an environmental protest.
Legal expert sought out by govt slams 'abhorrent' climate law change
Legal expert sought out by govt slams 'abhorrent' climate law change
A legal expert who was consulted on the government's law change that would prevent companies from being sued over climate change has released his advice publicly, explaining his opposition to the proposal at the time.
Wrecked rickshaw brings birthday blues
'Just so upset': Wrecked rickshaw brings birthday blues
Jess Reid received an unwanted birthday present when her family’s treasured rickshaw was vandalised while parked up near a Christchurch beach.
Israel launched deadly strike on Lebanon's Tyre before warning
Israel launched deadly strike on Lebanon's Tyre before warning
Israel struck the historic port city of Tyre in southern Lebanon killing at least eight people, and minutes later ordered the evacuation of the entire city for the first time.
Fiery protests in Belfast after 'sickening' knife attack
Fiery protests in Belfast after 'sickening' knife attack
Hundreds of anti-immigrant protesters took to the streets of Belfast, some setting vehicles alight, after police charged a Sudanese man over a knife attack that left a person seriously hurt.
US launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downed
US launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downed
The US has launched strikes against Iran after Trump said Tehran had shot down a US Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, deepening doubts about prospects for peace between the two countries.