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'Selfish' drug driver led 20 police cars on chase

Police swarmed the vehicle at Onehunga Dress Smart shopping centre after a pursuit across...

'Selfish' drug driver led 20 police cars on chase

A man who led up to 20 police cars on a reckless, citywide chase before being cornered in a mall carpark and pulled from his vehicle has been blasted by a judge for his “stupid” actions.

State of emergency declared for part of South Island

Flooding at Spring Creek last year. Photo: Samantha Gee / RNZ

State of emergency declared for part of South Island

Some residents in Spring Creek, north of Blenheim, have been told to evacuate their homes by 9am Friday as heavy rain threatens the Marlborough region.

Families booking holidays a year in advance: travel agent

Families are booking flights a year in advance for some holidays, according to a travel agent....

Families booking holidays a year in advance: travel agent

Families are having to book holidays a year in advance to get an affordable escape according to a travel agent.

Dead orca discovered on beach in Christchurch

The adult orca was first noticed by a member of the public at a beach north of Waimairi. Photo:...

Dead orca discovered on beach in Christchurch

An adult orca has been discovered dead at a beach in Christchurch.

Te Pūkenga disestablishment continues despite $16.6m surplus

The government has confirmed its plan to disestablish Te Pūkenga. Photo: supplied

Te Pūkenga disestablishment continues despite $16.6m surplus

The New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, Te Pūkenga, finished last year with a $16.6-million surplus and $382m in the bank.

'Pretty incredible': Otago basks in June warmth

'Pretty incredible': Otago basks in June warmth

It was brief, but today’s 18°C temperatures along coastal Otago have been a welcome relief from the usual frigid midwinter weather.

Trio given life terms for 'horrific' toolbox murders

Three men found guilty of the "horrific" murder of two people who drowned in a toolbox have been given a 30-year life sentence.

Flying anxiety peaking in India after fatal crash

Retired Air Force officer Dinesh K. has seen a surge in demand for his $500 therapy course to help people overcome their fear of flying since Air India flight 171 crashed moments after...

Thailand moving to recriminalise cannabis

The results of the study showed prohibition was not working. Photo: Getty Images

Thailand moving to recriminalise cannabis

Thailand's government is moving to recriminalise cannabis.

Mass shooting leaves 11 dead

President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum. Photo: Getty Images

Mass shooting leaves 11 dead

At least 11 people were killed, including a teenager, and more wounded in a shooting last night in the central Mexican city of Irapuato, authorities said today.

16 killed in protests in Kenya

Demonstrators carrying placards with names of the fallen Gen Z heroes walk down town Nairobi...

16 killed in protests in Kenya

Sixteen people have died during nationwide anti-government protests in Kenya today.

Dunedin Sound icon 'overwhelmed by challenges' before death

Dunedin Sound icon 'overwhelmed by challenges' before death

Celebrated Dunedin musician Hamish Kilgour was experiencing “cultural dislocation” at the time of his death, a coroner says.

Tasman residents told to brace for flooding

Marlborough Emergency Management will be monitoring the Wairau River. File photo: RNZ

Tasman residents told to brace for flooding

The Tasman District Council is expecting rivers across the region to be running at high levels and is warning residents to prepare for flooding.

Baggage handlers arrested in $24m drug-smuggling bust

Some of the seized drugs. Photo: NZ police

Baggage handlers arrested in $24m drug-smuggling bust

Nine airport baggage handlers are among 18 people arrested in a $24 million drug-smuggling bust in Auckland.

Machete lands gardener at sharp end of law

A gardener being handcuffed after he was spotted carrying a machete in Opoho yesterday. Photo:...

Cops called on Dunedin gardener using machete

A gardener using a machete in Opoho found himself in handcuffs after a worried member of the public called the police.

Playground next to stormwater drain stokes drowning fears

An Ashburton man fears a child will drown at a Tinwald playground built metres from stormwater drainage.

Award-winning uni employee investigated for fraud

Award-winning uni employee investigated for fraud

An award-winning University of Otago staff member is being investigated for fraud.

Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp dies

Takutai Tarsh Kemp. Photo: Supplied/ Te Pāti Māori

'We loved her dearly': Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp dies

Tributes are flowing for Tāmaki Makaurau MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp, who died early today at the age of 50.

Victims to get final say over sex offenders' name suppressions

Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke on behalf of the Justice Minister during the third reading...

Victims to get final say over sex offenders' name suppressions

New legislation that will ensure the courts cannot issue a permanent name suppression order for an adult convicted of a sexual offence, unless the victim agrees to it.

Trump signals Iran nuke talks; CIA says strike damage 'severe'

US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the NATO summit in The Hague,...

Trump signals Iran nuke talks; CIA says strike damage 'severe'

US President Donald Trump said he would likely seek a commitment from Iran to end its nuclear ambitions at talks next week.

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