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Travel chaos in Wellington, worst weather yet to come

All regional flights have been cancelled in and out of Wellington this evening, more evacuations are taking place, and residents have been warned the worst of the weather is expected tonight.

AI tool to assist with telehealth mental health calls

It seems the iPhone has become a weapon of self-destruction for our sports stars.

AI tool to assist with telehealth mental health calls

A telehealth service is bringing in an artificial intelligence screening tool for some of its chat responses to help deal with an increasing volume and severity of mental health calls.

Mother, two young daughters killed in Hastings

Police outside the Avenue Road East property in Hastings, on Sunday. Photo: RNZ

Mother, two young daughters killed in Hastings

A coroner has granted an order prohibiting publishing the names of a mother and her baby and toddler killed in Hastings.

Lotto 2578

Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.

Greens issue warning in 'State of the Planet' address

Chlöe Swarbrick delivers her 'State of the Planet' speech. Photos: RNZ/Mark Papalii

Greens issue warning in 'State of the Planet' address

The Green Party is calling for a national plan to electrify homes, transport and industry with natural energy, as a response to the fuel crisis.

Homicide inquiry into Hastings deaths

Police were called to a house on Avenue Road East on Sunday morning. Photo: RNZ

Homicide inquiry into Hastings deaths

A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of three people in Hastings.

States of emergency declared in North Island

Ōhura resident Mike Crowley was taken aback by the amount of flooding that had hit the small town...

States of emergency declared in North Island

States of local emergency have been declared in the Ruapheu District and the Whanganui District due to heavy rain.

User-pays school bus service to stop

Nikita Walker with daughter Jasmine. Photo: RNZ

User-pays school bus service to stop

A user-pays bus service for Manawatū children no longer eligible for govt-funded services to schools in Palmerston North will stop from Monday.

Poll result National's worst since Luxon became leader

National Minister Chris Bishop has been rumoured as a potential leadership contender. Photo: RNZ

Poll result National's worst since Luxon became leader

A new poll showing National sitting on just 30 percent, and the coalition unable to govern, has set the stage for a crucial week in Christopher Luxon's prime ministership.

Flash flooding in Wellington region

Flooding in Stokes Valley, in the Wellington region, today. Photo: Stokes Valley Volunteer Fire...

Flash flooding in Wellington region

The Wellington region has been hit by flash flooding, as thunderstorms brought heavy rain to parts of NZ.

Luxon joins meeting on reopening Strait of Hormuz

New Zealand's Prime Minister has taken part in a virtual meeting of world leaders to discuss efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Bishop 'unhappy' over probe into police breath testing

In December last year it was revealed NZTA had commissioned an independent analysis of breath...

Bishop 'unhappy' over probe into police breath testing

Transport Minister Chris Bishop has told officials to hurry up and give him a full briefing on an independent analysis of police breath testing data, saying he's unhappy at how long it's taken to investigate.

Fatal crash, body at house fire may be linked: police

Fatal crash, body at house fire may be linked: police

A body found at a house fire may be linked to a fatal car crash earlier this week in the Ruapehu district, police said.

Man shows 'genuine regret' after random cemetery attack

Anthony Archbold was sentenced in the Nelson District Court after assaulting a grieving man in...

Man shows 'genuine regret' after random cemetery attack

A solemn moment turned suddenly violent for a man visiting his wife’s grave.

Teacher censured for punching bar patron 16 times in the head

A Christchurch teacher with 20 years’ martial arts experience said he was "acting in fear" when he punched a man in the head 16 times.

Teenager in court over elderly woman's murder

The 19-year-old was charged with murder and two counts of assault after a woman's body was found...

Teenager in court over elderly woman's murder

A teenager charged with murdering an elderly woman and attacking two family members at a rural Canterbury property has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Police car involved in serious crash near Christchurch

Two people have been injured and State Highway 1 was closed south of Christchurch on Friday morning after a crash involving a police patrol car.

Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa sentenced for rape of 16-year-old

Malcolm Rewa appearing in the Auckland High Court for sentencing in March 2019. Photo: RNZ / Cole...

Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa sentenced for rape of 16-year-old

Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa was sentenced in the High Court to 10 years' jail after he pleaded guilty to raping a 16-year-old in Onehunga in June 1988.

Injured trainer ‘lucky to be alive’

Horse trainer Bruce Negus is on light duties for the next six to eight weeks after being...

Injured trainer ‘lucky to be alive’

Veteran Canterbury trainer Bruce Negus wants his close call to serve as a reminder to others.

Search for missing NZ monk ongoing, Scottish police say

Justin Evans, 24, is missing from Papa Stronsay in Scotland. Photo: Scotland Police

Search for missing NZ monk ongoing, Scottish police say

Scottish police say they are still working to trace missing New Zealand-born monk Justin Evans.

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