Storm causes chaos in China after slamming Taiwan
Tropical storm Podul dumped torrential rain on southern China and caused widespread disruption in Hong Kong after tearing through Taiwan and leaving 143 people injured.
Nurses 'regularly in tears' over staff shortages
Nurses 'regularly in tears' over staff shortages
A Christchurch nurse who joined others on strike this afternoon says staff shortages are so bad he is regularly seeing colleagues in tears.
Opportunities Party goes public in search for new leader
Opportunities Party goes public in search for new leader
The Opportunities Party is looking for a new leader, and has taken to Seek to find them.
Man in train station assault day after Sydney Airport incident
Man in train station assault day after Sydney Airport incident
A man involved in a scuffle in which a police gun was accidentally fired at Sydney Airport allegedly assaulted several people at a train station the next day.
Jim O'Malley claims he's been targeted by council boss
Jim O'Malley claims he's been targeted by council boss
A war of words has erupted between Cr Jim O'Malley and Dunedin City Council boss Sandy Graham amid claims of a "hostile work environment".
Crews called out to incidents at Christchurch Airport
Crews called out to incidents at Christchurch Airport
Fire crews have responded to separate plane incidents at Christchurch Airport today.
Supreme Court finds wrong test used to lock up autistic man
Supreme Court finds wrong test used to lock up autistic man
The man has been locked up for nearly 20 years, but will not walk free just yet.
'They're going in with guns, that's not right'
Woman shot dead by police in Christchurch named
Neighbours have recounted the harrowing scenes and sounds of the late-night shooting by police that left a woman dead and a man seriously injured in Christchurch.
No fuss as Princess Anne turns 75
No fuss as Princess Anne turns 75
Princess Anne, the late Queen Elizabeth II's only daughter is turning 75, with little fanfare planned, in keeping with the hard-working royal's disdain for making a fuss.
'Fatal tango': Black hole causes star to explode
'Fatal tango': Black hole causes star to explode
Astronomers have observed the calamitous result of a star that picked the wrong dance partner.
Family mourns hot pools stabbing victim
Family mourns Bay of Plenty hot pools stabbing victim
A cousin of a woman fatally stabbed in the Bay of Plenty on Thursday says she was a loving mother, daughter, niece, cousin, aunty and friend.
Plastic pollution talks at risk of ending with no deal
Plastic pollution talks at risk of ending with no deal
Countries scrambled to bridge deep divisions over the extent of future curbs on plastic pollution.
Thousands flee deadly wildfires in Europe
Thousands flee deadly wildfires in Europe
Hundreds of firefighters have battled to put out wildfires across southern Europe, some of which are believed to have been set deliberately by arsonists.
China's favourite 'ugly' products celebrated
China's favourite 'ugly' products celebrated
From sandals inspired by cabbage leaves to a tower of misshapen cat pillows, a new exhibition celebrates the weirdest and most aesthetically unappealing products for sale in China.
How do police officers respond when threatened?
Christchurch police shooting: How do officers respond when threatened?
A former top police negotiator says the officer who shot and killed a woman brandishing a hunting knife in Christchurch would have had a split second to react in a "frightening" scenario.
Soaring dairy prices push up food costs
Soaring dairy prices push up food costs
Food prices have increased 5% in the past year driven by eye-watering hikes in the cost of butter and cheese.
Bus goes up in flames at depot
Bus goes up in flames at depot
Auckland Transport (AT) said it is investigating the cause of a bus catching fire outside its depot in Birkenhead this morning.
Director James Cameron now a Kiwi: report
Director James Cameron now a Kiwi: report
Oscar-winning film director James Cameron is reportedly now a New Zealand citizen, following a ceremony in Wellington.
Guilty plea over fatal punch outside clubrooms
Guilty plea over fatal punch outside clubrooms
A man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter over an unprovoked attack in Taranaki.
Stolen pie flies after test drive denied
Stolen pie flies after test drive denied
A Dunedin man threw a stolen pie and bottle of coke at a car yard worker after being denied a test drive, police say.