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    Red warnings as communities brace for Cyclone Vaianu

    All of the North Island is under a heavy rain and wind watch. Image: MetService

    Red warnings as communities brace for Cyclone Vaianu

    Some North Island communities are preparing for the full force of Cyclone Vaianu - particularly coastal settlements that have been hit hard by previous storms.

    'Breaking point': Freshwater report paints grim picture

    Modelling estimated 44 percent of New Zealand's total river length was unsuitable for activities...

    'Breaking point': Freshwater report paints grim picture

    Conservation advocates say a new report confirms the country's freshwater is at breaking point.

    Home bought for $365k sells for $1.47 million

    Sue and Roy had owned the Merivale house for 47 years. Photo: Supplied

    Home bought for $365k sells for $1.47 million

    An elderly couple paid $365,000 for their Christchurch home 47 years ago. Now Sue and Roy have sold it – for $1.47 million.

    Funding for two drug combinations to treat type of blood cancer

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    Funding for two drug combinations to treat type of blood cancer

    Pharmac has announced funding for two drug combinations to treat a kind of blood cancer.

    Mother left newborn in hospital to join partner in robbery

    Mother left newborn in hospital to join partner in robbery

    A young mum was picked up from hospital a week after giving birth, leaving her baby in the neonatal unit, so she could join her partner in an aggravated robbery.

    Man posed as immigration adviser to deceive employee, laundered visa funds

    The judge said the man was driven by “emotional dysregulation and alcohol” on the night and...

    Man posed as immigration adviser to deceive employee, laundered visa funds

    A former restaurant business director masquerading as an immigration adviser deceived an employee into paying him thousands of dollars.

    Online safety warning after teen's death following blackmail

    Photo: file

    Online safety warning after teen's death following blackmail

    A teen who had dreams of becoming a policeman took his own life just hours after he was sexually extorted online.

    Tiny backpacks to track small frogs

    A Hochstetter's frog with a transmitter. Photo: Tobia Dale via RNZ

    Tiny backpacks to track small frogs

    In a bid to learn more about one of New Zealand's smallest frogs, researchers have come up with a novel way of tracking them.

    Govt urged to make food supply high priority amid any fuel plan

    Top chief executives took part in an hour-long call with ministers including Prime Minister...

    Govt urged to make food supply high priority amid any fuel plan

    BusinessNZ has made its case to ministers as to why the food and grocery sector should be put in the highest priority level of any fuel rationing framework.

    Road closed as police swarm area

    A section of Malone Road is closed. Photo: RNZ

    Road closed as police swarm area

    Armed police are guarding a scene in Lower Hutt and have shut off a section of Malone Road.

    Varroa mite wiping out southern bee colonies

    Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    Varroa mite wiping out southern bee colonies

    It's estimated that almost 13 percent of the country's bee colonies were lost last winter and losses attributed to varroa mite were especially high in the lower South Island.

    North Island braces as cyclone bears down

    MetService has put the entire North Island under a wind warning on Sunday, with some places also...

    North Island braces as cyclone bears down

    Authorities across the North Island are preparing for a potentially life-threatening storm that could cause flooding, power cuts, slips and road closures.

    NZ's 'most unreliable' vehicles revealed

    The survey found Fords had a lot of engine, transmission and electrical issues. Photo: Getty Images

    NZ's 'most unreliable' vehicles revealed

    Ford has topped the list of Consumer NZ's least reliable cars in its latest survey.

    Some relief at the pump on way: fuel boss

    Prices at a petrol station in Wellington on Wednesday. Photo: RNZ

    Some relief at the pump on way: fuel boss

    The fuel industry says people should start seeing some relief at the pump over the next week.

    One seriously hurt in moped crash

    Emergency services at the scene of the crash. Photo: Supplied

    One seriously hurt in Christchurch moped crash

    A person was transported to hospital in serious condition after a crash involving a moped.

    Efforts ongoing to pick path of cyclone

    The predicted path of Cyclone Vaianu. The cone of uncertainty as it heads south is still quite...

    Efforts ongoing to pick path of cyclone

    It's still likely Cyclone Vaianu will hit the country this weekend, meteorologists say, as they turns their eyes to modelling to predict the path of the storm.

    'Unexplained' Christchurch death investigated

    Police are investigating an 'unexplained death' in Christchurch. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER

    'Unexplained' Christchurch death investigated

    Police are investigating a sudden death in Christchurch.

    Jacinda Ardern documentary nominated for two Emmys

    Jacinda Ardern attends the Jacinda Ardern "Prime Minister" London Premiere at the Curzon Mayfair...

    Jacinda Ardern documentary nominated for two Emmys

    A documentary about former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been nominated for two Emmy awards.

    14 released prisoners dead by suspected suicide since 2023 - coroners

    Those who spoke to RNZ painted a grim picture of life on the outside after leaving prison. Photo:...

    14 released prisoners dead by suspected suicide since 2023 - coroners

    The coroner's office says 14 people died in suspected suicides, after their release from prison over the past three years.

    Mother guilty of ill-treating child during medical treatment

    Photo: Getty Images

    Mother guilty of ill-treating child during medical treatment

    A mother accused of ill-treating her child during medical treatment has been found guilty on all seven charges.
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