Body found in search for missing Christchurch woman
Body found in search for missing Christchurch woman
Police searching for a missing 79-year-old woman in Christchurch have today found a body they believe to be hers.
Iranian in NZ fears 'a bigger war'
'I'm so scared': Iranian in NZ fears 'a bigger war'
An Iranian in New Zealand says she has been plagued by stress as the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates.
'Peace or tragedy', Trump warns Iran
'Peace or tragedy': Trump issues warning after strikes on Iran
US forces have struck Iran's three main nuclear sites, President Donald Trump said, and he warned Tehran it would face more attacks if it did not agree to peace.
Eight killed in hot-air balloon crash in Brazil
Eight killed in hot-air balloon crash in Brazil
Eight people were killed when a hot-air balloon carrying 21 people, including the pilot, crashed in Brazil's southern state of Santa Catarina.
US moves B-2 bombers as Trump weighs Iran options
US moves B-2 bombers as Trump weighs Iran options
The United States is moving B-2 bombers to the Pacific island of Guam, two officials said, as President Donald Trump weighs whether the US should take part in Israel's strikes against Iran.
Two critically hurt in Auckland night market assault
Two critically hurt in Auckland night market assault
Police are still searching for a person who critically injured two people in an assault at an Auckland night market yesterday evening.
Missing Mosgiel man found safe
Missing Mosgiel man found safe
A "vulnerable" man reported as missing from Mosgiel yesterday has been found safe.
Bare-arsed Aussies brave icy waters for solstice swim
Bare-arsed Aussies brave icy waters for solstice swim
Swimmers have stripped off and braved brisk Tasmanian waters on the shortest day of the year.
Destiny Church protesters set flags alight at Auckland rally
Destiny Church protesters set flags alight at Auckland rally
Fire crews have been called to a Destiny Church march in downtown Auckland after flags were set on fire.
One dead in North Island house fire
One dead in North Island house fire
A person died in a house fire in Marton, in the North Island's Rangitikei District, on Saturday morning.
Search area narrowed for missing Christchurch woman
Search area narrowed for missing Christchurch woman
Police say they have narrowed down the search area for missing Christchurch woman Elisabeth Nicholls.
Nurse cons cash from colleagues, jets off to Taylor Swift
Nurse cons cash from colleagues, jets off to Taylor Swift
A nurse who took more than $100,000 from three sympathetic colleagues after claiming her mother had died spent the money on gambling and trips overseas.
Trump contradicts spy boss on Iran nuke programme
'She's wrong': Trump contradicts spy boss on Iran nuclear programme
US President Donald Trump says his Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, is wrong in suggesting there was no evidence Iran is building a nuclear weapon.
Arrest after woman found dead in Tūrangi
Arrest after woman found dead in Tūrangi
Police have made an arrest after a woman was found dead at a property in Tūrangi in the central North Island on Friday.
British MPs back assisted dying bill
British MPs back assisted dying bill
Britain's parliament has voted in favour of a bill to legalise assisted dying, paving the way for the country's biggest social change in a generation.
'Glad everyone is safe' after fire razes home
'Glad everyone is safe' after fire razes home
A Dunedin man who lost his home to a blaze in St Clair says he is relieved the family got out safely.
Scam victim ‘blessed’ by free wood delivery
Scam victim ‘blessed’ by free wood delivery
A Dunedin woman left in the cold after falling victim to a firewood scam is thanking an "angel" who came out of nowhere and saved the day.
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10 housing projects cut locally
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10 housing projects cut locally
Ten Kainga Ora state housing projects in Dunedin bringing 120 homes have been scrapped in what has been described as another "kick in the guts" to the city.
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‘Brilliantly diverse’ crowd celebrates Matariki
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‘Brilliantly diverse’ crowd celebrates Matariki
A seasonal shift and cultural dimensions of Matariki were acknowledged by people from all walks of life at Tūhura Otago Museum, its director says.
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Former jet-sprint world champ jailed for assault
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Former jet-sprint world champ jailed for assault
A former world champion jet-sprinter has been jailed after dragging his partner by her hair and smashing her face into the floor.