Noah, Isla top popular names list again
Noah, Isla top popular names list again
For the third year running, Noah was the most popular name for boys in New Zealand, with 244 babies being given the name in 2025.
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Vet says farewell, thanks to Green Island
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Vet says farewell, thanks to Green Island
From an emergency sheep Caesarean to re-homing a stranded eel, there is not much Scott Drummond has not seen in his 25 years as Green Island’s local vet.
Obituary: Lauded for science work at Lauder
Obituary: Lauded for science work at Lauder
John Gordon Keys (known as Gordon), former leader of Lauder’s Atmospheric Research Station, was born in Palmerston North on November 9, 1930, but spent most of his childhood, including the war...
Manage My Health patients still in dark over security breach
Manage My Health patients still in dark over security breach
Patients whose health records have been stolen in the Manage My Health ransomware attack are struggling to get any information.
Border agent shoots two people in Portland, Oregon
Border agent shoots two people in Portland, Oregon
A US immigration agent shot and wounded a man and a woman in Portland, Oregon, leading officials to call for calm.
Blaze engulfs Auckland building during firefighter strike
Blaze engulfs Auckland building during firefighter strike
A building in Auckland's Pakuranga was destroyed by a blaze in the midst of a firefighters' strike today.
Homicide investigation after baby dies in Auckland
Homicide investigation after baby dies in Auckland
A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a baby boy in Auckland.
One Nation hits historic high in bombshell poll
Pauline Hanson's One Nation hits historic high in bombshell poll
Right-wing minor party One Nation' s popularity has skyrocketed with Australian voters to tie it with the coalition for the first time.
Overgrown roundabout seen as crash risk and fire hazard
Overgrown roundabout seen as crash risk and fire hazard
A busy Christchurch roundabout is used by more than 10,00 vehicles a day, but many motorists say its overgrown vegetation is a crash risk - and a fire hazard.
Another wanted man sought in Dunedin
Another wanted man sought in Dunedin
Police are seeking information on another wanted man most recently believed to be in Dunedin.
End of an era: 'Matinee Idle' hosts sign off
End of an era: 'Matinee Idle' hosts sign off
As the pair leading the show bid farewell, they leave listeners with a final poignant theme: "AI has won. We've done our best".
Three missing amid Victoria bushfire carnage
Three missing amid Victoria bushfire carnage
Three people are missing in central Victoria and many properties have been destroyed as out-of-control bushfires escalate in catastrophic hot and windy conditions.
Astronaut medical issue forces early return
Astronaut medical issue forces early return
A "serious medical condition" with a crew member on the International Space Station has led NASA to initiate the first emergency return in the orbiting lab's 25-year history.
Ex-mayoral hopeful arrested at Venezuela protest
Ex-mayoral hopeful arrested at Venezuela protest
Three people, including former Wellington mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham, have been arrested at a Venezuela solidarity protest.
'Compassionate and smart': Daughter's tribute to Jules Radich
'Compassionate and smart': Daughter's tribute to Jules Radich
The daughter of former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich has remembered her dad as "cool, compassionate and smart" at a packed funeral in Dunedin this afternoon.
Signs and letters taken from national war memorial
Signs and letters taken from national war memorial
Damaged signs had been a gift from France to NZ representing the friendship forged between the nations after World War 1.
Noah stopping it: NZ's most popular boys' name continues reign
Noah stopping it: NZ's most popular boys' name continues reign
The most popular baby names of 2025 have been announced, with the previous year's monikers holding firm at the top.
Govt u-turn on prescription fee policy
Govt u-turn on prescription fee policy
People will now only need to pay a $5 fee once for new 12-month prescriptions.
Dunedin duo's checkpoint seat swap foiled by police
Dunedin duo's checkpoint seat swap foiled by police
Two Dunedin men attempting a classic switcheroo by quickly swapping seats while approaching a drink driving checkpoint failed to bamboozle police.
Hastings set to be hottest spot, more heat alerts issued
Hastings set to be hottest spot, more heat alerts issued
Hastings is in for a scorcher and could reach as high as 34°C, while heat alerts have been issued for parts of the North and South islands.