Obituary: Aldrich Ames, turncoat
Obituary: Aldrich Ames, turncoat
CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames betrayed Western intelligence assets to the Soviet Union and Russia in one of the most damaging intelligence breaches in US history.
Israel launches new attacks on Iran as crisis deepens
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fewer crime victims, annual survey shows
New figures from the Ministry of Justice show fewer people are becoming victims of crime.