NZ joins US project to accelerate AI warfighting
New Zealand has joined a project to accelerate artificial intelligence warfighting capabilities that the United States calls "pivotal" and the "foundation" to winning battles.
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NZ First wants to restrict voting to citizens only
NZ First wants to restrict voting to citizens only
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has announced a policy to restrict voting rights to only those with New Zealand citizenship.
Gardener cleared in rental dispute after plants die in flooding
Gardener cleared in rental dispute after plants die in flooding
A “prize-winning gardener” planted her late mother’s rose bushes in the garden of a rental property, where she was living.
National promises to pursue trade deals if elected
National promises to pursue seven trade deals if elected
National has promised to prioritise trade deals with seven specific countries if it wins the election.
The North Island town with four Macca's branches
'You can never have too many': The North Island town with four Macca's branches
Golden arches are popular in the city of Palmerston North, where construction of a fourth McDonald's branch in the area is under way.
13 injured in two-vehicle crash in Canterbury
13 injured in two-vehicle crash in Canterbury
A serious crash in Canterbury's Selwyn district has left more than a dozen people injured, two of them critically.
Brian Tamaki claims guns seized ahead of Indian PM's visit to NZ
Brian Tamaki claims guns seized ahead of Indian PM's visit to NZ
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki has claimed his guns were seized ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit next week.
Smell of smoke triggers emergency landing at Christchurch Airport
Smell of smoke triggers emergency landing at Christchurch Airport
A report that the cabin of an Air New Zealand plane smelt of smoke triggered an emergency response at Christchurch Airport this afternoon.
Six businesses hit in 90-minute crime spree in Christchurch
Six businesses hit in 90-minute crime spree in Christchurch
A 90-minute crime spree caused extensive damage to several Christchurch businesses early today, police say.
Serious crash in Christchurch
Serious crash in Christchurch
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash in Johns Rd, Northwood, Christchurch.
Mother charged with manslaughter after death of 3-year-old
Mother charged with manslaughter after death of 3-year-old
A 33-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter following the death of her 3-year-old.
US ambassador targets nuclear-free policy
US ambassador targets nuclear-free policy
The new US ambassador says it is not for him to change NZ laws, but he would like the opportunity to work on the country's nuclear policy.
'Pash ‘n ’dash’ weddings to offer budget-friendly vows
'Pash ‘n ’dash’ weddings to offer budget-friendly vows
Big weddings, tiny price tag.
Lake Benmore solar farm granted provisional Fast-track approval
Lake Benmore solar farm granted provisional Fast-track approval
A Canterbury solar farm big enough to cover 320 rugby pitches has been granted provisional approval by a Fast-track panel.
Flood-risk homes gaining value faster than others, data shows
Flood-risk homes gaining value faster than others, data shows
Instead of avoiding homes at risk of flood, house-hunters are snapping them up at a discount, new data shows.
Election 2026 interview: Labour's Tangi Utikere
Election 2026 interview: Labour's Tangi Utikere
This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is Labour MP Tangi Utikere, the MP for Palmerston North.
Farewell Spit petrel to be tested for bird flu
Farewell Spit petrel to be tested for bird flu
A giant petrel found dead on Farewell Spit is being tested for bird flu, but most likely died after being battered by storm conditions, officials say.
India's PM to visit NZ
India's PM to visit NZ
The government has confirmed India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit New Zealand next week.
MSD defends linking staff performance with cutting emergency housing
MSD defends linking staff performance with cutting emergency housing
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD)'s boss is defending linking staff performance with cutting emergency housing numbers, saying it's executing the government's policy.
Schools unable to fill teacher vacancy jobs, many applicants 'unsuitable'
Schools unable to fill teacher vacancy jobs, many applicants 'unsuitable'
Secondary school principals say they are getting more applicants for teaching jobs, but many are not good enough.