Kiwi mum killed in Brisbane remembered by lifelong friend
A lifelong friend of a New Zealand mother of four who was stabbed multiple times in an alleged domestic violence incident in Brisbane says her death is a “big shock”.
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Israel presses ahead in southern Gaza
Israel presses ahead in southern Gaza
Israeli tanks were trying to push further west in their battle against Hamas in and around Khan Younis on Monday.
Sir Collin Tukuitonga resigns from govt roles
Sir Collin Tukuitonga resigns from govt roles, citing 'no confidence'
One of New Zealand's most prominent Pacific health leaders says he has "no confidence" in the government after stepping down from almost every advisory role.
The South Today Bulletin: Monday, December 11
The South Today Bulletin: Monday, December 11
The South Today Bulletin: Monday, December 11
Person pinned under vehicle in Golden Bay dies
Person pinned under vehicle in Golden Bay dies
A person has died after being pinned under a vehicle in a workplace incident at Golden Bay in the Tasman district.
Crews tame vegetation fire near Middlemarch
Crews tame vegetation fire near Middlemarch
Smoke spotted in the distance by a Middlemarch resident turned out to be a sizeable vegetation blaze, fire officials say.
Govt delays NCEA literacy, numeracy tests prerequisite
Govt delays NCEA literacy, numeracy tests prerequisite
The government is delaying its predecessor's plan to make online maths and literacy tests a prerequisite for NCEA qualifications from 2026.
Summer cold snap before temperatures soar
Summer cold snap before temperatures soar
A cold snap is tipped to sweep the country this week, bringing strong winds, showers and a dusting of snow before a dramatic change sees sweltering temperatures return.
Fair pay legislation repealed by Christmas
Fair pay legislation repealed by Christmas
Fair Pay Agreement legislation will be repealed by Christmas, while the use of 90-day trials will be extended beyond small businesses, the government has confirmed.
Dealer who mowed down Dunedin man jailed
Unity Park death: Dealer who mowed down Dunedin man jailed
A drug-dealer who fatally mowed down a Dunedin man over a $350 debt has been jailed.
Plan could halve Australia's migrant intake
Plan could halve Australia's migrant intake
Australia says it will tighten visa rules for international students and low-skilled workers that could halve its migrant intake over the next two years.
New Omicron variant on the rise amid pre-Christmas Covid wave
New Omicron variant on the rise amid pre-Christmas Covid wave
Another new Omicron variant is quickly gaining traction in New Zealand, just as a full-swing Christmas party season pours fuel on our fifth Covid-19 wave.
Illegal high-powered e-scooters left unmonitored by authorities
Illegal high-powered e-scooters left unmonitored by authorities
High-powered electric scooters are being driven illegally on roads and footpaths.
Protester defaces Treaty exhibition at Te Papa
Abseiling protester defaces Treaty exhibition at Te Papa
A man has been arrested after abseiling inside Wellington’s Te Papa and using a power tool and spray paint to deface the Treaty of Waitangi exhibition.
North Queensland braces for tropical cyclone
North Queensland braces for tropical cyclone
Residents of far north Queensland are bracing for possible power outages, internet and water supply disruptions with the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
Two George St stores broken into
Two George St stores broken into
Two shops on George St were the subject of smash-and-grab burglaries early this morning.
Queenstown Christmas show entertains thousands
Queenstown Christmas show entertains thousands
A cast of about 60 entertained 2500 people during two sold-out shows of Not a Creature Was Stirring (Not Even a Mouse) at the Queenstown Events Centre yesterday.
Tokomairiro A&P Show brings out the community
Tokomairiro A&P Show brings out the community
Community unity beat threatening weather as about 2500 people rolled up for the Tokomairiro A&P Show in Milton on Saturday.
Maryhill knifeman left trail of chaos - police
Maryhill knifeman left trail of chaos - police
A knife-wielding Dunedin man caused chaos when he allegedly threatened multiple people, pulled a window off its hinges and demanded money off a pedestrian in Dunedin last week.
Police charge man with performing indecent act
Police charge man with performing indecent act
A man has been charged after being witnessed by members of the public allegedly performing an indecent act on the balcony of a central Dunedin hotel.