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Hunt for Victoria cop killer continues as national park reopens

A national park shut down during the hunt for Australia's most wanted man has reopened, as police say accused cop killer Dezi Freeman might have left the area.

Greens warn Brownlee over becoming 'fashion police'

Speaker Gerry Brownlee. File photo: Getty

Greens warn Brownlee over becoming 'fashion police'

The Green Party is warning Speaker Gerry Brownlee he should take care to avoid becoming Parliament's fashion police.

Heat on Britain to address rising temps

Britain this year experienced its warmest summer since records began. Photo: Getty...

Heat on Britain to address rising temps

Climate advisers warn Britain is ill-prepared for extreme weather that is already happening.

Community steps up after house fire claims two

'Heartbreaking loss': Community steps up after house fire claims two

More than $4000 has been raised so far for the family of a man and his granddaughter who died after a house fire on Saturday night.

News outlets reject Pentagon access policy

The Pentagon is the headquarters of the US Department of Defense. Photo: Getty Images

News outlets reject Pentagon access policy

The policy requires journalists to acknowledge new rules on access, including that they could be branded security risks and have their Pentagon press badges revoked.

Strong winds on way for Dunedin, Southland

Another weather front bearing down on the South is set to bring strong winds to parts of Otago, including Dunedin, and Southland.

'No regrets' about cutting ties with Te Pāti Māori

Eru Kapa-Kingi is a spokesperson for the Toitū Te Tiriti protest movement and was a central...

'No regrets' about cutting ties with Te Pāti Māori

The prominent activist says he knew he would be "dragged through the mud".

Multimillion-dollar home built on quake ruins sells quickly

The five-bedroom home on Hackthorne Rd in Cashmere attracted strong interest from buyers. Photo:...

Multimillion-dollar home built on quake ruins sells quickly

A home built on earthquake ruins in Christchurch and listed for just over $3 million has been sold.

Properties seized in meth-laced beer case

A quantity of methamphetamine. (File pic) Photo: Supplied / Customs and Border Protection

Properties seized in meth-laced beer case

Four Auckland properties worth $36 million have been seized under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009 after a two-year investigation.

Free mammograms for more women

Free mammograms for more women

Tens of thousands more women will soon be eligible for free breast screening, as the government begins a nationwide age extension for the programme.

Masked teens nabbed by cops after Outram break-in

Masked teens nabbed by cops after Outram break-in

Three masked teens who fled the scene of an alleged Outram burglary were busted heading towards Dunedin, police say.

Hamas hands over bodies after Israel threat to cut aid

Hamas handed over bodies of hostages to the Red Cross on Tuesday. REUTERS

Hamas hands over bodies after Israel threat to cut aid

Hamas has handed over more bodies of hostages after Israel threatened to reduce aid into Gaza and Donald Trump threatened violence against the Palestinian militant group if it doesn't disarm.

R&B singer D’Angelo dies

D'Angelo performing in 2015. Photo: Reuters

R&B singer D’Angelo dies

Grammy-winning R&B artist D’Angelo, a pioneer of neo-soul music, has died after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 51.

Truck mangled after collision with train

People rushed to help after a truck carrying a digger collided with a train on a Kāpiti Coast crossing this morning.

Call for signs at swim hole after dad drowns

The Point in Ngāruawāhia is a popular swimming spot. Photo: Google Maps

Call for signs at swim hole after dad drowns

A Coroner is calling for warning signs to be installed at a popular swimming hole along the Waikato River after a young father drowned while swimming with his young son.

Firefighters' action ‘pretty sombre occasion’

New Zealand Professional Firefighter Union Dunedin secretary and firefighter Mike Taylor talks...

Firefighters' action ‘pretty sombre occasion’

Dunedin will have an hour without the sounds of fire engine sirens when firefighters from around the city walk off the job on Friday.

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Shock as four jailed over violent home invasion

Defendants (from left) Shannon Gale, Jeffrey Wright and Stephen Whitley were all jailed yesterday...

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Shock as four jailed over violent home invasion

A violent home invasion over a $340 firewood spat has led to the jailing of four people, sparking scenes of shock in the courtroom.

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