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Israel launches new attacks on Iran as crisis deepens

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had acted alone in the bombing of Iran's...

Israel launches new attacks on Iran as crisis deepens

Israel has launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran, a day after US President Donald Trump told it not to repeat its strikes on Iranian natural gas infrastructure.

Former mayor caught speeding five times

Former mayor caught speeding five times

Former Wellington mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast has admitted to having her driver's licence suspended after being caught speeding five times.

Snake the rare penguin returned to the wild

Oamaru Penguins research assistant/guide Beth Tremlett releases Snake back to the Pacific Ocean...

Snake the rare penguin returned to the wild

After fattening up for the past month, Snake the rare erect crested penguin found alone and hungry on a Canterbury beach is back in the wild.

Mosque protesters boo Aussie PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (centre) was heckled and booed during a visit to Lakemba Mosque...

Mosque protesters boo Aussie PM

Protesters have heckled and booed Anthony Albanese during a visit to Australia's largest mosque for Eid al-Fitr prayers, voicing anger over his stance on ally Israel's offensive in Gaza.

How one meeting erased pay equity claims for thousands

People rallied outside Parliament on Budget Day last year, protesting the major changes made by...

How one meeting erased pay equity claims for thousands

On March 19 in 2025, a small group of the country's most powerful ministers joined an online meeting to discuss the future of 180,000 New Zealand workers.

Sewage plant failure: air trapped in pipes, report says

The Moa Point Treatment Plant. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Sewage plant failure: air trapped in pipes, report says

The catastrophic failure of the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant may have been caused by air trapped in the pipes, a report reveals.

Former sports star charged after alleged festival confrontation

Former sports star charged after alleged festival confrontation

A former international sports star has been charged with obstructing police after an alleged confrontation following a music festival.

Powerful cyclone reaches Australia's northern coast

A powerful category four cyclone has made landfall on Australia's northern coast, bringing destructive wind gusts as authorities warn it will move quickly and forcefully.

82-year-old confronts teen after early morning antics

That was the no-nonsense question put to a 14-year-old caught with others banging on doors to wake up householders in a Canterbury township during the early hours of the morning.

Assault victim left with serious injuries

A person with "critical injuries" has undergone surgery following a serious assault in North Canterbury on Thursday night.

Loud boom as hybrid vehicle 'explodes' in central Dunedin

Firefighters attend what is believed to have been a battery explosion in a Toyota Corolla hybrid...

Loud boom as hybrid vehicle 'explodes' in central Dunedin

Witnesses reported hearing a loud boom when a hybrid vehicle "exploded" at a central Dunedin intersection today.

Man arrested for indecent act at Dunedin student flat

The incident happened in Duke St, north Dunedin. Photo: Google Maps

Man arrested for indecent act at Dunedin student flat

A man allegedly performed an indecent act outside the window of a Dunedin student flat before fleeing into the night.

Man accused of young girl abduction found dead in prison

A man arrested and charged with allegedly abducting a 9-year-old girl in Christchurch last weekend has been found dead in prison.

Ukraine war peace talks take a 'situational pause'

Ukraine war peace talks take a 'situational pause'

Talks between Washington, Moscow and Kyiv on ending the war in Ukraine were on "situational pause" following the start of the Iran war.

Woman found with serious injuries on Worcester St

Seriously hurt woman had stab wounds: police

A seriously injured woman was found in Christchurch last night with what police say appear to be stab wounds.

Damage to gas infrastructure could take 'months or even years' to repair

CCTV footage shows smoke rising from Israel's Haifa refinery after a reported Iranian attack....

Damage to gas infrastructure could take 'months or even years' to repair

Iranian and Israeli strikes targeted some of the Middle East's most important gas infrastructure, doing damage that will likely take years to repair.

Hostility and courtesy: How drivers are reacting to pressure at the petrol pumps

In New Zealand petrol prices are already climbing rapidly, with forecasts that they could push...

Hostility and courtesy: How drivers are reacting to pressure at the petrol pumps

Stories of motorists losing the plot at Dunedin petrol stations have been countered by others saying "everyone was courteous" as fuel prices skyrocket.

Govt exploring package to help struggling families, Willis says

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

Govt exploring package to help struggling families, Willis says

With the cost of fuel and other essentials rising due to the conflict in the Middle East, the government is looking at ways to ease the cost pressure for those feeling it the most.

Fewer crime victims, annual survey shows

The number of crime victims is down according to a survey from the Ministry of Justice. Photo:...

Fewer crime victims, annual survey shows

New figures from the Ministry of Justice show fewer people are becoming victims of crime.

McSkimming claims leaks were to put him in 'worst possible light'

Former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Photo: RNZ

McSkimming claims leaks were to put him in 'worst possible light'

Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming claimed leaking of information about police investigations into him had been intended to "portray me in the worst possible light".

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