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    Body found in search for missing Motueka man

    Nathan Green. Photo: NZ Police/supplied

    Body found in search for missing Motueka man

    A body has been found during the search for missing Motueka man Nathan Green.

    Small offshore quake wobbles Wellington

    The Hikurangi Subduction Zone is New Zealand's largest fault because of the area that could move...

    Small offshore quake wobbles Wellington

    The Wellington region had an early morning jolt from a magnitude 4 earthquake today.

    Kiwi in flotilla intercepted by Israel is injured, wife says

    Global Sumud Flotilla boats were intercepted by Israeli Defense Forces. Photo: GLOBAL SUMUD...

    Kiwi in flotilla intercepted by Israel is injured, wife says

    The wife of one of the New Zealanders in the flotilla intercepted by Israel in international waters says he has a concussion and possible broken rib.

    One dead after water-related incident in Kaikōura

    South Bay, Kaikōura. File photo: RNZ/Samantha Gee

    One dead after water-related incident in Kaikōura

    One person has died after a boat capsized in Kaikōura on Saturday afternoon.

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    El Nino expected to take hold

    Chris Brandolino. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    El Nino expected to take hold

    Eastern parts of Otago could be in for quite a dry winter, as El Nino weather conditions take hold over New Zealand during the next three months.

    Rising fuel costs won't affect use of rescue choppers

    The police said air ambulances were one of a range of assets, and they would always deploy the...

    Rising fuel costs won't affect use of rescue choppers

    The Rescue Coordination Centre says it does not expect to make less use of air ambulance helicopters for search and rescue despite costs skyrocketing.

    Angry farmer confronts burnout teens with tractor, metal pole

    Durk De Boer was found not guilty of assaulting a local boy racer with a weapon after a...

    Angry farmer confronts burnout teens with tractor, metal pole

    After a series of burnouts, toots and taunts, a carload of young people turned up to a farmer's property for a fourth time, but this time he surprised them with his tractor.

    Dangerous diet: Parent 'terrified' teen could go blind

    A balanced diet including fruits and vegetables is important to a person's health - including...

    Dangerous diet: Parent 'terrified' teen could go blind

    A parent of a teen who eats only plain foods including bread, crackers and pasta says it's terrifying to learn restrictive diets can cause permanent vision loss.

    American doctors flocking to Timaru

    American Doctors in Timaru. Photo: Louis Dunham/RNZ

    American doctors flocking to Timaru

    Timaru and its cluster of US doctors hit the front page of the Wall Street Journal last week.

    Luxon stands by Iran war emails statement

    Christopher Luxon (left) and Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ

    Luxon stands by Iran war emails statement

    In an interview with RNZ, Christopher Luxon said he had nothing further to add in relation to a bombshell document release from Winston Peters' office.

    NZ invited to join US in bid to reopen strait

    Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters. Photo: Getty Images

    NZ invited to join US in bid to reopen strait

    The US has invited NZ to join forces with a number of other countries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

    One NZ services restored after widespread outages

    One NZ services restored after widespread outages

    One NZ says the issue that caused widespread outages across its network and that of 2degrees has now been fixed.

    No charges laid against Phillips' accomplices

    Tom Phillips. Photo: Supplied

    No charges laid against Phillips' accomplices

    A police investigation into identifying any of Tom Phillips' accomplices has resulted in no charges, police have announced.

    BSA seeks to keep pace with changing media

    The Broadcasting Standards Authority could be abolished or changed with pending media regulation...

    BSA seeks to keep pace with changing media

    Louis Collins of RNZGovernment ministers have publicly mused about changing the legislation that governs media regulators.

    Driver failed to give way, killed teen on dirt bike

    Promising jockey Ngakau Hailey, inset, was killed while doing a wheelstand through a Hamilton...

    Driver failed to give way, killed teen on dirt bike

    Tensions ran high at the sentencing of a motorist who fatally struck an 18-year-old doing a wheelie on a dirt bike at an intersection.

    Person swims to shore from stricken boat to raise alarm

    Wairoa Bay, where the rescue took place. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf

    Person swims to shore from stricken boat to raise alarm

    Three people have been found alive after their boat sunk near Waitangi overnight.

    Three people rescued after boat sinks off coast

    Three people rescued after boat sinks off coast

    Three people have been found alive after their boat sunk near Waitangi overnight.

    Govt urged to do more to help Kiwi ICE detainee

    Everlee Wihongi has been in US detention since the start of April. Photo: Supplied

    Govt urged to do more to help Kiwi ICE detainee

    Labour's immigration spokesperson says Foreign Minister Winston Peters is not doing enough to support New Zealander Everlee Wihongi, who is in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention.

    Former National MP calls to cut ties with NZ First

    Chris Finlayson. Photo: RNZ / Mihingarangi Forbes

    Former National MP calls to cut ties with NZ First

    A former high-ranking National Cabinet minister has doubts the coalition will last until the election, urging his former party to "extricate themselves from this grisly coalition and declare war on...

    Home damaged in Christchurch fire

    Photo: ODT files

    Home damaged in Christchurch fire

    Firefighters were called to a house on fire in Christchurch on Friday morning.
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