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Stricken trio spend six hours in water clinging to lifejacket and bucket

Stricken trio spend six hours in water clinging to lifejacket and bucket

Three men who spent six hours in the water after their boat overturned did not have time to grab hold of anything, the Coastguard says.

Tiny jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for swimmers

Tiny almost-invisible jellyfish silently stung Uretiti Beach swimmers such as this beachgoer on...

Tiny jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for swimmers

Dozens of Bream Bay swimmers are being stung by microscopic jellyfish as the sea temperature climbs to more than 22 degrees.

Majority of ED nurses experienced abuse over holidays: survey

Dunedin Hospital emergency department is a location of interest in the measles outbreak. Photo:...

Majority of ED nurses experienced abuse over holidays: survey

A survey of emergency department nurses shows a majority were subjected to abuse over the festive season.

Winston Peters tells RBNZ governor to 'stay in her lane'

In a post on social media, Peters said the Reserve Bank had no role in US politics and should not...

Winston Peters tells RBNZ governor to 'stay in her lane'

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has urged the Reserve Bank governor to stay in her lane when it comes to United States domestic politics.

Horowhenua shooting a 'tragic family incident'

Horowhenua's mayor says a shooting overnight that left a person dead and three critically hurt was a family harm incident.

Fire victim was community housing tenant

Christchurch apartment fire victim was community housing tenant

The person who died after a fire at a Christchurch apartment on Tuesday was a community housing tenant.

Dog rescued 'just in time' from hot car which had hit 49C

The car's internal temperature was 49.1C when checked by the SPCA. Photo: Supplied / SPCA

Dog rescued 'just in time' from hot car which had hit 49C

A dog has been rescued from a hot car in Christchurch that had an internal temperature of more than 49C.

Driver dies in fiery crash, 'courageous' efforts save trapped passengers

Police were called to the crash on Highsted Rd last night. Photo: Supplied

Driver dies in fiery crash, 'courageous' efforts save trapped passengers

A young driver died but two passengers were saved by members of the public after a fiery crash near Rotorua.

Heavy rain on way for top of South Island

Heavy rain is forecast to hit the top of the South Island as a low-pressure system moves in this evening.

Mac attack: Rider bikes for 24 hours at Christchurch McDonald's

Matthew Fairbrother rode around a Christchurch McDonald's for 24 hours at Christmas. Photo:...

Mac attack: Rider bikes for 24 hours at Christchurch McDonald's

A Christchurch mountain biker spent 24 hours cycling continuous laps around a McDonald's drive-through to test his endurance.

NCEA exam results available from today

NCEA exam results available from today

More than 150,000 students in New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands can access their NCEA exam results today.

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Getting fit can come at a cost

The topic of PIEDs appeared "somewhat taboo" for gyms despite witnesses speaking of the view that...

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Getting fit can come at a cost

New Year’s resolutions to build "a new you" often come to fruition at the gym.

One dead after Christchurch apartment fire

One dead after Christchurch apartment fire

One person is dead after an apartment fire in Christchurch this afternoon.

New OCD treatment being trialled in NZ

New OCD treatment being trialled in NZ

An intensive treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is now being trialled in this country by a group of 17 New Zealanders aged 18 to 25 years old.

Former media exec injured in Northland assault

Dallas Gurney was pushed off the deck of his Whananaki Store from behind. Photo: DALLAS...

Former media exec injured in broad daylight assault in Northland

A former media executive who now owns a store in coastal Northland has been left with a fractured shoulder after an alleged assault by a customer in broad daylight.

Missing Christchurch woman found safe and well

A woman reported missing in Christchurch this morning has been found safe and well.

Police discover two bodies in search for missing swimmer

Police discover two bodies in search for missing swimmer

Police have recovered two bodies from the Waikato River.

IT expert says KFC app 'more secure' than Manage My Health

Which has better data security - Manage My Health or the KFC app? Photo: RNZ

IT expert says KFC app 'more secure' than Manage My Health

Colonel Sanders has better web security than many digital health providers, an IT expert has claimed, saying the government is failing to enforce what minimum standards it has.

Kmart should be held accountable for asbestos sand - shopper

Some of the recalled sand products sold by Kmart. Photo: Supplied / MBIE

Kmart should be held accountable for asbestos sand - shopper

For Christchurch father of two Joe Baxter, there was no question he needed to act fast when alarms were raised over asbestos in children's play sand sold by Kmart.

Witnesses to Christmas Day shooting in Christchurch sought

Witnesses to Christmas Day shooting in Christchurch sought

Police are appealing to the public for information about an alleged shooting in Christchurch on Christmas Day.

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