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    The aurora captured in Twizel. Photo: Jeff Ng / supplied

    Aurora puts on show across South Island

    Aurora fans have been treated to a bright display lighting up the skies, with photographers capturing the spectacle across the South Island. 

    Kiwi teen on board intercepted Gaza flotilla ship

    Photo: Instagram / Sam Leason

    Kiwi teen on board intercepted Gaza flotilla ship

    ​​​​​​​Organisers of a humanitarian flotilla trying to break an Israeli blockade of Gaza say all three Kiwis taking part have been detained by Israel.

    Big day for strike action coming

    Allied health workers on strike in Auckland in 2022. Photo: RNZ

    Big day for strike action coming

    October 23 is shaping up to be New Zealand's largest strike in decades, the Council of Trade Unions says.

    Slain student's mother appeals for witnesses

    Carole Whorrall (centre) attending a service in memory of Kyle at St John's Reserve in Meadowbank...

    Slain student's mother appeals for witnesses

    The mother of an American student fatally attacked at an Auckland bus stop wants people withholding information to contact police.

    Dunedin woman withdrew money before disappearance

    Te Anihana Pomana was last seen in central Auckland on August 21. Photo: NZ Police

    Dunedin woman withdrew money before disappearance

    Police have confirmed missing Dunedin woman Te Anihana Pomana withdrew cash from her bank account before disappearing from central Auckland in August.

    Two killed, three hurt in Auckland house blaze

    Crews were called to the blaze in Bucklands Beach just after 2.30am. IMAGE: SUPPLIED

    Two killed, three hurt in Auckland house blaze

    Police are investigating after two people died and three were hurt in an early morning house fire in Auckland.

    Families concerned for missing Christchurch people

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    Families concerned for missing Christchurch people

    Christchurch residents are being asked to look out for a missing 44-year-old woman and two teenage girls who have not been seen for almost two weeks.

    Kora to headline at Christchurch New Year’s Eve party

    Renowned Aotearoa band Kora will play on New Year’s Eve at North Hagley Park. Photo: CCC

    Kora to headline at Christchurch New Year’s Eve party

    New Zealand band Kora will headline Christchurch's free New Year’s Eve party at Hagley Park on December 31.

    Two unaccounted for after Auckland house fire

    Police at a cordon near the scene of the fire in Bucklands Beach. Photo: RNZ

    Two unaccounted for after Auckland house fire

    Two people are missing after a fire at a two-storey house in Auckland overnight, police say.

    Man beaten by group looking for murder victim

    A specialist police search team from Christchurch picks their way through rough ground near...

    'Where the f**k is your mate': Man beaten by group looking for murder victim

    A former roommate of Anaru Moana has told the High Court at Christchurch about a violent beating he endured by a group of attackers searching for the Canterbury man before he was killed.

    Drunk driver who killed two in crash escapes conviction

    Alex Greig appeared in the High Court at Christchurch on Wednesday after he was earlier found...

    Drunk driver who killed two in crash escapes conviction

    A drunk, unlicensed driver who killed two people in a crash has been released into the community without a conviction due to a brain injury he suffered in the collision.

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    Lotto 2521

    Results from last night's Lotto draw

    Woman bashed with hammer after child seen eating cigarettes

    Sarangi Karamea Jaque-Oddell Lim pictured at an earlier court appearance. Photo: Belinda Feek

    Woman bashed with hammer after child seen eating cigarettes

    A woman bashed with a hammer in a car park after she questioned why a child was eating cigarettes says it was the “saddest day of her life”.

    Vehicles damaged in fire at property linked to cold case

    Fire and Emergency crews were called to the Canvastown property near SH6 at 9.50am.  Photo:...

    Vehicles damaged in fire at property linked to cold case

    A fire which tore through dozens of cars on a rural property between Nelson and Blenheim has been contained.

    Deportation of 84-year-old widow to Iran halted

    Shay Nejadeh believes he has been singled out for stringent security checks because he was born...

    Deportation of 84-year-old widow to Iran halted

    An 84-year-old widow "terrified" at the prospect of being deported to Iran has won an appeal and been granted NZ residency.

    CCTV images of missing Christchurch teen released

    Marley was last seen on Whitewash Head Rd on Friday. Photo: Police

    CCTV images of missing Christchurch teen released

    Two images showing the last time Christchurch 17-year-old Marley was seen have been released as the search for the missing teen focuses on the coastline near Godley Head.

    Simmonds accused of using position to influence process

    Environment Minister Penny Simmonds. Photo: RNZ

    Simmonds accused of using position to influence process

    Government minister and Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says it is "wholly appropriate" to engage with the primary sector.

    Firefighters' union to go on strike

    The union says workers want progress in pay, staffing and resourcing. Photo: RNZ

    Firefighters' union to go on strike

    Fire and Emergency NZ says it is "disappointed" after the firefighters' union announced strike action ahead of planned bargaining.

    Govt stops short of major energy reform

    Govt stops short of major energy reform

    The government has indicated it is willing to back major electricity projects with fresh investment, though the questions of what, when, or how much remain unanswered.

    RNZ youth platform to close

    PHOTO: RNZ

    RNZ youth platform to close

    The closure of TAHI is part of changes to how the broadcaster covers music, arts and culture.
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