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Father and son behind 'devastating' Bondi attack

Police officers stand guard following the attack on a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney's...

Father and son behind 'devastating' Bondi attack

A child is one of at least 16 people killed in a terrorist attack at one of the world's most famous beaches, as police reveal the two gunmen are father and son.

'Only takes one spark': Fireworks ban in South Canterbury

Wildfire is an ever-present hazard in the Mackenzie Basin due to the dry and windy climate, Fenz...

'Only takes one spark': Fireworks ban in South Canterbury

Temporary fireworks bans covering the Mackenzie Basin and around Lake Clearwater in South Canterbury take effect from Monday.

Compromise urged for split families at Christmas

Compromise urged for split families at Christmas

For thousands of Kiwi children Christmas is a time split between court orders and family traditions.

Multiple people shot at Ivy League university

Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo: Getty Images

Multiple people shot at Ivy League university

Police are searching for a suspect in a shooting at Brown University in which two people were killed and eight critically hurt at the Ivy League school in the US.

Hipkins promising a different Labour Party

Hipkins promising a different Labour Party

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is promising voters will see a different Labour in 2026 to the party they turned their backs on in 2023.

Boy who fled youth justice facility found

The boy fled from Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo in Rolleston yesterday. Photo: Google Maps

Boy who fled youth justice facility found

Police have located a teenager who absconded from a youth justice residence near Christchurch.

Dirt bike rider 'seriously hurt' in Twizel crash

Dirt bike rider 'seriously hurt' in Twizel crash

A dirt bike rider has been flown to hospital in a serious condition after colliding with a car near Twizel, emergency services say.

Search after youth escapes Canterbury facility

RNZ understands the facility the young person escaped from is Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo. Photo:...

Search after youth escapes Canterbury facility

Oranga Tamariki and police are working to find a person who has escaped from a youth justice facility in Canterbury.

Luxon defends leadership

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he has a "tight disciplined team". Photo: RNZ

Luxon defends leadership

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has mounted a defence of his leadership, reminding people he rebuilt the National Party after "a state of civil war".

Drug dealer set to lose $650k in assets

Bikes are among goods seized. Photo: NZ Police

Drug dealer set to lose $650k in assets

More than $500,000 of riches from organised crime could be stripped from a Wellington methamphetamine dealer after a court order, while his children also face seizures, police say.

Bravery award for boy who tried to stop assault on dad

Bravery award for boy who tried to stop assault on dad

A 12-year-old boy who tried to stop a neighbour's prolonged attack on his father says he wouldn't wish the "horrible experience" on anyone.

Trump in new photos from Epstein's estate

Donald Trump with unidentified women in this image from the estate of the late financier and...

Trump in new photos from Epstein's estate

Congressional Democrats in the US have released 19 new images from the estate of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including photos of now-President Donald Trump.

Charles shares milestone in cancer journey

King Charles speaks about his cancer recovery at Clarence House in London. Photo: Tommy Forbes...

Charles shares milestone in cancer journey

King Charles III has revealed his doctors can reduce his treatment for cancer in the new year, describing the moment as a "blessing" and testament to remarkable medical advances.

Another ferry fail shows tug needed: union

The Interislander ferry. Photo: Interislander (file)

Another ferry fail shows tug needed: union

An Interislander ferry has dodged a bullet after suffering a technical failure - proof to the govt that an emergency tug should be retained, a union says.

Suspicious crash sparks homicide inquiry

A homicide investigation is under way after a man's death in Rotorua.

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Apology to pregnant woman who waited six hours in ED in pain

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Apology to pregnant woman who waited six hours in ED in pain

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) has apologised after a pregnant woman in significant pain had to wait for more than six hours for treatment at Dunedin Hospital’s emergency department.

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