South set for strong wind as North swelters
Another day of wild weather is expected for many around the country today, with warnings of high temperatures, strong winds and heavy rain.
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Teen’s journey from pack-rape to finding justice and healing
Teen’s journey from pack-rape to finding justice and healing
During a time when life should have centred on having fun with friends and making plans for the future, one teen girl instead shouldered the weight of sexual trauma and the justice system.
Body found in Christchurch's red zone
Body found in Christchurch's red zone
Police are investigating after a body was found in Christchurch's red zone.
Escort used ruse to steal thousands from clients’ accounts
Escort used ruse to steal thousands from clients’ accounts
A woman working as an escort used a ruse to gain access to clients’ phones, then transferred thousands of dollars out of their bank accounts.
Pod of whales restrands at Farewell Spit
Pod of whales restrands at Farewell Spit
The pod of 15 beached whales which were refloated at Farewell Spit, has restranded overnight.
Homicide inquiry after man fatally shot
Homicide inquiry after man fatally shot
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in the south Auckland suburb of Manurewa.
Extreme heat, heavy rain and strong wind all in mix for South
Extreme heat, heavy rain and strong wind all in mix for South
Parts of the South Island are set to swelter today, but some regions are also bracing for heavy wind and rain throughout the weekend.
Two dead and one missing in water incidents
Two dead and one missing in water incidents
Two people have died and a swimmer is missing in water incidents across the country on Saturday.
Manage My Health data could be used to breach bank accounts
Manage My Health data could be used to breach bank accounts
An information technology expert warns the Manage My Health data breach may make victims vulnerable to bank account theft.
Noah, Isla top popular names list again
Noah, Isla top popular names list again
For the third year running, Noah was the most popular name for boys in New Zealand, with 244 babies being given the name in 2025.
Manage My Health patients still in dark over security breach
Manage My Health patients still in dark over security breach
Patients whose health records have been stolen in the Manage My Health ransomware attack are struggling to get any information.
Blaze engulfs Auckland building during firefighter strike
Blaze engulfs Auckland building during firefighter strike
A building in Auckland's Pakuranga was destroyed by a blaze in the midst of a firefighters' strike today.
Homicide investigation after baby dies in Auckland
Homicide investigation after baby dies in Auckland
A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a baby boy in Auckland.
Overgrown roundabout seen as crash risk and fire hazard
Overgrown roundabout seen as crash risk and fire hazard
A busy Christchurch roundabout is used by more than 10,00 vehicles a day, but many motorists say its overgrown vegetation is a crash risk - and a fire hazard.
Ex-mayoral hopeful arrested at Venezuela protest
Ex-mayoral hopeful arrested at Venezuela protest
Three people, including former Wellington mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham, have been arrested at a Venezuela solidarity protest.
Signs and letters taken from national war memorial
Signs and letters taken from national war memorial
Damaged signs had been a gift from France to NZ representing the friendship forged between the nations after World War 1.
Govt u-turn on prescription fee policy
Govt u-turn on prescription fee policy
People will now only need to pay a $5 fee once for new 12-month prescriptions.
Hastings set to be hottest spot, more heat alerts issued
Hastings set to be hottest spot, more heat alerts issued
Hastings is in for a scorcher and could reach as high as 34°C, while heat alerts have been issued for parts of the North and South islands.
Noah stopping it: NZ's most popular boys' name continues reign
Noah stopping it: NZ's most popular boys' name continues reign
The most popular baby names of 2025 have been announced, with the previous year's monikers holding firm at the top.
Mass whale stranding at Farewell Spit
Mass whale stranding at Farewell Spit
Six pilot whales have died and 15 returned to the beach at Farewell Spit out of a pod of 55 that became stranded.