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Rain eases around Kaikōura as wild weather shifts north

The Kaikōura District Council says floodwaters are receding across the district and building inspections are being carried out following severe weather.

Not all families getting fuel relief payment

National's deputy leader Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

Not all families getting fuel relief payment

Just 60% of families who are meant to benefit from a weekly fuel relief payment have received it to date.

Call for politicians to avoid hateful speech

Race Relations Commissioner Melissa Derby. Photo: RNZ

Call for politicians to avoid hateful speech

The Race Relations Commissioner is calling on politicians to use their words responsibly and avoid hateful speech.

Firies use digger, life-raft to rescue driver trapped by floodwaters

Flooding on State Highway 1 in Canterbury today. Photo: NZTA

Firies use digger, life-raft to rescue driver trapped by floodwaters

Firefighters who rescued a driver trapped in floodwaters in North Canterbury early this morning had to use a digger and a life-raft to reach him.

Evacuees told not to return home in cut-off Kaikōura

A Fire and Emergency specialist water rescue team faced rising floodwaters and a reluctant great...

Evacuees told not to return home in cut-off Kaikōura

Kaikōura District Council has declared a state of emergency as bad weather continues to hammer the upper South Island.

Peters 'deeply concerned' by China testing in South Pacific

NZ First leader Winston Peters Photo: RNZ

Peters 'deeply concerned' by China testing in South Pacific

New Zealand says China's testing of nuclear-capable weapons into the South Pacific is at odds with peace and stability in the Islands region.

Kiwis over 50 among world's worst for 'hazardous drinking'

Kiwis over 50 among world's worst for 'hazardous drinking'

New Zealanders over 50 get the gold medal for hazardous drinking when compared with eight other countries, an alcohol researcher says.

Greens announce 'drink swim fish' election policy

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson. PHOTO RNZ (file)

Greens announce 'drink swim fish' election policy

The Green Party would ban bottom trawling and lower the nitrate limit for drinking water, under its rivers and oceans policy package.

Noah the former stray thriving as sniffer dog at Christchurch Airport

Noah went from living on the streets to sniffing out food as a proud member of the canine...

Noah the former stray thriving as sniffer dog at Christchurch Airport

A stray dog has gone from rags to riches, securing a job at Christchurch Airport after he was found living on the street.

Extra beds added to hospitals to meet winter demand

Health NZ is adding 30 more temporary beds than initially expected to hospitals around the country in order to meet winter demand.

NZ joins US project to accelerate AI warfighting

Chris Penk's office said cabinet approval would be sought as part of digital modernisation work....

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.

NZ First wants to restrict voting to citizens only

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ

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

Victoria Bouvet planted her late mother's roses in the rental property's garden. Photo: NZME

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 Party Trade spokesperson Todd McClay. Photo: RNZ

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

McDonald's Restaurants NZ plans for a new branch in Awapuni, Palmerston North. Photo: Palmerston...

'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

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki. Photo: RNZ

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

A 90-minute crime spree caused extensive damage to several Christchurch businesses early today, police say.

Serious crash in Christchurch

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash in Johns Rd, Northwood, Christchurch.

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