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Man loses sight in one eye due to 'significant delays' in treatment

A man lost sight in his right eye because of delays in getting the required treatment. File photo...

Man loses sight in one eye due to 'significant delays' in treatment

A man lost sight in his right eye because of delays in getting the required treatment, including not being called back to an appointment for a much-needed injection.

'Hit the jackpot': Chris Hipkins announces engagement

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has announced his engagement to partner Toni Grace. Photo: Instagram...

'Hit the jackpot': Chris Hipkins announces engagement

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has announced his engagement to partner Toni Grace, saying he feels like he has hit the jackpot.

Two separate superbugs confirmed in Christchurch Hospital outbreak

Health NZ has confirmed two separate outbreaks of antibiotic-resistant superbugs at Christchurch Hospital.

Ousted Kapa-Kingi likely to take court action

Ousted Kapa-Kingi likely to take court action

Ousted Te Pāti Māori MP Kapa-Kingi says she is likely to file court action to challenge her expulsion from the party.

Govt public rating hits new low, survey shows

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: Getty Images

Govt public rating hits new low, survey shows

Public ratings of government performance have reached another new low in the latest IPSOS Issues Monitor survey.

Disability advocate’s Facebook page shut down

Meta has told Blake Forbes the account breached its "community standards" - but he suspects he...

Disability advocate’s Facebook page shut down

A disability advocate who relies on social media for work has had his long-standing Facebook account shut down for unspecified reasons.

House fire deaths of children, father being treated as murder-suicide

Police stand guard outside the fatal house fire. Photo: RNZ/Mark Papalii

House fire deaths of children, father being treated as murder-suicide

It is understood the deaths of three children and their father after a house fire are being investigated as a murder-suicide.

Scammers target Kiwis with 'extremely sophisticated methods'

New Zealanders are losing large amounts of money to scammers. Photo: Getty Images

Scammers target Kiwis with 'extremely sophisticated methods'

New Zealanders are losing six-figure sums to scammers pretending to offer anything from jobs to cryptocurrency investments and technology support.

Pilot found trapped in wreckage after chopper crash

The helicopter went down near Mākara Beach about 8am today. File photo

Pilot found trapped in wreckage after chopper crash

A pilot was found trapped in the wreckage after their helicopter crashed on Wellington's remote west coast this morning.

Search resumes for missing fisherman off Whangārei coast

Search resumes for missing fisherman off Whangārei coast

Search crews are resuming the search for a man believed to be missing in the sea in Northland.

One dead after Auckland hit-and-run

One person has died following a hit-and-run in West Auckland's Henderson overnight.

Asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand as recall expands

The Kmart 14-piece Sandcastle Building Set, Blue Magic Sand, Green Magic Sand, Pink Magic Sand...

Asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand as recall expands

Testing has found asbestos in multiple Kmart Magic Sand products, prompting warnings that people should "stop using them immediately".

Multimillion-winning ticket sold at South Island supermarket

Lotto will jackpot again Wednesday after Saturday's $38m Powerball draw was not struck. Photo: NZ...

Multimillion-winning ticket sold at South Island supermarket

Lotto has revealed where the three winning tickets from last night’s record-breaking “must-win” Powerball draw were sold, and one was a South Island supermarket

Community reeling after four die in house fire

(File photo) Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

'Devastating': Community reeling after four die in house fire

Four people, including three children, have died in a house fire in the town of Sanson, Manawatū's mayor has confirmed.

New measles case brings national total to 19

New measles case brings national total to 19

Health authorities have confirmed one new measles case, linked to Wellington College, bringing the national total in the current outbreak to 19.

Body found during search for missing overdue boat

A body was recovered following the search for a missing fishing boat. Photo: NZ Coastguard

Body found during search for missing overdue boat

Police have confirmed a body was found during the search for an overdue boat in Northland, which went missing on Friday night with two people onboard.

Police confirm fatalities after Sanson house fire

Police confirm fatalities after Sanson house fire

Police have confirmed several fatalities at the scene of a house fire in Sanson on Saturday afternoon.

Woman not guilty by reason of insanity in body-tampering case

A man lay dead on the deck of his home for up to 14 days before he was discovered by the police, who arrived at the address on an unrelated matter.

Three players share record $55 million Powerball prize

Many have lined up to get their hands on a lotto ticket for tonight's record $55 dollar draw....

Three players share record $55 million Powerball prize

Three lucky Lotto players will be over the moon after each winning $18.3 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s record $55 million draw.

One dead, two injured after 4WD rolls in Far North

Police were called to the scene about 7.30pm on Friday. Photo: RNZ

One dead, two injured after 4WD rolls in Far North

One person is dead and two people are injured after a four-wheel-drive rolled on Tokerau Beach in the Far North last night.

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