$30m Lotto syndicate started in Dunedin
A syndicate with its roots in Dunedin has come forward to claim Saturday's $30 million Lotto bonanza.
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Good news for passengers
Good news for passengers
Air New Zealand believes it won't have to cancel any flights because of fuel issues on Friday, saying its planes should run according to schedule.
Man 'critically hurt' at Parliament
Man 'critically hurt' at Parliament
Emergency services were called to Parliament this afternoon after a man set himself on fire, police say.
South set to warm up at weekend
South set to warm up at weekend
Warmer weather's on the way for the South at the weekend, following scorching temperatures in Australia.
Father hopes dead son haunts killer's dreams
Father hopes dead son haunts killer's dreams
A grieving father hopes his dead boy haunts the dreams of his son's killer.
One dead in crash near Foxton
One dead in crash near Foxton
One person is dead after two cars collided near Foxton, in the North Island, this morning.
Beneficiary to sue MSD over fake names
Beneficiary to sue MSD over fake names
A beneficiary will sue the Government after welfare officials were caught using fake names on legal documents in her case, despite being told repeatedly their behaviour was unlawful.
Disruptions ease as fuel shortage continues
Disruptions ease as fuel shortage continues
The number of flights cancelled due to the loss in fuel supply to Auckland International Airport has dropped markedly today.
Schoolgirl fights for life after horror crash
Schoolgirl fights for life after horror crash
A schoolgirl is fighting for her life and three other students are in hospital after a car ploughed into a group at an Auckland bus stop yesterday.
Payback for 7000 most needy beneficiaries
Payback for 7000 most needy beneficiaries
More than 7000 of New Zealand's most desperate beneficiaries have been short-changed by the Government - and they're about to get payback.
Fujitsu fined $310k over heat pump claims
Fujitsu fined $310k over heat pump claims
Fujitsu has been fined $310,000 for making unsubstantiated claims about the energy efficiency of its heat pumps.
Workshop and helicopter base destroyed in blaze
Workshop, helicopter base destroyed in blaze
A large engineering workshop and helicopter base at Neils Beach in Jackson Bay has been burned to the ground in a massive blaze, claiming at least one helicopter.
Act leader 'can't afford own home in Auckland'
Act leader 'can't afford own home in Auckland'
Act Party leader and Epsom MP David Seymour says he can't afford to buy his house in Auckland.
Body pulled from sunken car in Auckland Harbour
Body pulled from sunken car in Auckland Harbour
A man's body has been pulled from a vehicle that plunged into Auckland Harbour last night.
Five injured, one critical after car hits pedestrians
Five injured, one critical after car hits pedestrians
At least five people have been injured and one is in a critical condition after a car struck a group of pedestrians on Auckland's North Shore.
More flights cancelled in fuel crisis
More flights cancelled in fuel crisis
Thirty-six flights have been cancelled today and 9000 Air New Zealand customers alone affected as the fuel crisis deepens.
Body recovered in search for boaties
Dive squad recover body in search for boaties
Divers have recovered the body of one of the Greymouth fishermen missing since their boat the 'Wendy J' sank in a storm south of Jackson Bay last Thursday.
School staffer charged after sex abuse claims
School staffer charged after sex abuse claims
A staff member at an Auckland school has been charged and suspended from work after allegations of sexual abuse against a male student.
Fuel shortage hits more flights, petrol stations
Fuel shortage hits more flights, petrol stations
Air New Zealand is restricting ticket sales and will cancel some international flights as it deals with the shortage of jet fuel in Auckland.
Jacinda Ardern's grandmother dies
Jacinda Ardern's grandmother dies
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern's grandmother has died.