Hopes King, royals can dazzle Trump
The British royals will display their unrivalled soft power when Donald Trump visits Britain next week, seeking to mollify the US President as few others can.
Bali floods death toll at 16, two still missing
Bali floods death toll at 16, two still missing
Two people were still missing on Indonesia's resort island of Bali, officials said today.
Health worker lost licence after sharing child abuse images
Health worker lost licence after sharing child abuse images
A female health practitioner who shared images of children being abused online and discussed her desire to have her own child so the child could then also be abused has asked for further anonymity...
High winds force change of route for protest
High winds force change of route for protest
Pro-Palestine protesters say they are abandoning their march across the Auckland Harbour Bridge tomorrow due to high winds, and have instead organised an alternative route.
Mother of Phillips children in court on day of search
Mother of Phillips children in court on day of search
The mother of the missing Marokopa children was in court on a driving charge just hours after her former husband Tom Phillips was shot dead, and while police were searching for the remaining children.
Governor-General has term extended
Governor-General has term extended
The Governor-General's term is being extended, because her original end date may clash with next year's election.
Global Insight: Time for action over 'desperate' Gaza situation
Global Insight: Time for action over 'desperate' Gaza situation
This weekend’s march should signal to the New Zealand government it is time for concrete steps putting pressure on Israel, Prof Robert Patman says.
Man died in bathroom at Christchurch bar
Man died in bathroom at Christchurch bar
A man has been found dead at a Christchurch bar about two hours after he had asked to use the bathroom.
Many unanswered questions in Phillips shooting aftermath
Many unanswered questions in Phillips shooting aftermath
Tom Phillips is dead after a police shooting, and his three children have been found alive. The immediate danger is over. The questions are not.
Airline steps in to take over regional route
Regional airline takes over South Island route
Originair has announced it will start flying from Blenheim to Christchurch seven days a week from October 19.
Watch: Polytech graduates brave cold for spring ceremony
Watch: Polytech graduates brave cold for spring ceremony
Nobody told the weather it was a spring graduation.
Intoxicated Dunedin courier driver nabbed at police checkpoint
Intoxicated Dunedin courier driver nabbed at police checkpoint
A Dunedin courier driver was busted for drink-driving mid-route after being stopped at an impairment checkpoint.
Shot police officer 'innocent person doing their job': Tom Phillips' family
Shot police officer 'innocent person doing their job': Tom Phillips' family
The family of Tom Phillips are "absolutely gutted" the Marokopa man shot a police officer and hope the officer is able to make a full recovery, a spokesperson says.
'Grave concerns' for missing woman
'Grave concerns' for missing woman
Police hold grave concerns for missing woman Te Anihana Pomana, whose Dunedin mother has gone public with appeals for help, after no confirmed sightings for three weeks.
Gale force winds, snow on the way for South
Gale force winds, snow on the way for South
A cold and windy weekend could be on the way for parts of the South, as snow, gale force winds and possibly tornadoes are forecast to hit tomorrow.
CCTV prompts boozed teen driver to change story
CCTV prompts boozed teen driver to change story
A boozed teenage driver attempting to bamboozle police gave up his ruse after being told CCTV footage had caught him racing up and down a quiet Dunedin cul-de-sac.
'Threat of harm' closes South Island high school
'Threat of harm' closes South Island high school
Timaru Boys’ High School has been closed for the day following an "anonymous" email threat.
Country’s only trapdoor hydroslide tested in Christchurch
Country’s only trapdoor hydroslide tested in Christchurch
The first test ride of the 'Looping Rocket' hydroslide has taken place at Christchurch’s new Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.
Doha strike 'killed any hope' of Gaza hostages' release
Doha strike 'killed any hope' of Gaza hostages' release
Benjamin Netanyahu "killed any hope" for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip after Israel's attack this week on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar's prime minister said
Homeowners who bought at peak of market facing steep losses
Homeowners who bought at peak of market facing steep losses
Homeowners face being hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket trying to sell up after buying homes at the peak of the market a few years ago.