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Overgrown roundabout seen as crash risk and fire hazard

A busy Christchurch roundabout is used by more than 10,00 vehicles a day, but many motorists say its overgrown vegetation is a crash risk - and a fire hazard.

Ex-mayoral hopeful arrested at Venezuela protest

Graham Bloxham is arrested by police. Photo: RNZ

Ex-mayoral hopeful arrested at Venezuela protest

Three people, including former Wellington mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham, have been arrested at a Venezuela solidarity protest.

Signs and letters taken from national war memorial

Letters have been stolen from signage at the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. Photo: Supplied

Signs and letters taken from national war memorial

Damaged signs had been a gift from France to NZ representing the friendship forged between the nations after World War 1.

Govt u-turn on prescription fee policy

The Pharmacy Guild believes the change will ensuring more affordable access for patients to...

Govt u-turn on prescription fee policy

People will now only need to pay a $5 fee once for new 12-month prescriptions.

Hastings set to be hottest spot, more heat alerts issued

Hastings is in for a scorcher and could reach as high as 34°C, while heat alerts have been issued for parts of the North and South islands.

Noah stopping it: NZ's most popular boys' name continues reign

Noah stopping it: NZ's most popular boys' name continues reign

The most popular baby names of 2025 have been announced, with the previous year's monikers holding firm at the top.

Mass whale stranding at Farewell Spit

People tending to the whales at Farewell Spit yesterday. Photo: Supplied / Project Jonah

Mass whale stranding at Farewell Spit

Six pilot whales have died and 15 returned to the beach at Farewell Spit out of a pod of 55 that became stranded.

Passengers stuck for 15 hours after ferry ramp fails

The Connemara ferry's ramp was fixed in Wellington this morning. Photo: RNZ

Passengers stuck for 15 hours after ferry ramp fails

Passengers were stuck on a Bluebridge ferry for 15 hours due to a problem with a ramp.

'Illegal' harbour bridge jump sparks warning, probe

Video has emerged of two people jumping off the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Photo: Supplied

'Illegal' harbour bridge jump sparks warning, probe

Water Safety NZ says it's not worth risking your life for social media views after footage of two people jumping off the Auckland Harbour Bridge emerged online.

PM working from home as year gets under way

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

PM working from home as year gets under way

The Prime Minister is working from home as the year gets under way, with Parliament not set to return until the end of the month.

Canyon teams called in for Kahurangi search

A Defence Force NH90 helicopter is being used in the search. PHOTO: NZ POLICE

Canyon teams called in for Kahurangi search

Specialist canyon teams will join the search for a tramper missing in Kahurangi National Park since December 30.

Movement of produce restricted after fruit fly found in Auckland

The single male fruit fly was found in Mount Roskill. Photo: Supplied / Biosecurity New Zealand

Movement of produce restricted after fruit fly found in Auckland

Legal controls restricting the movement of produce are now in place in Auckland's Mount Roskill, affecting more than 8500 properties.

Heat alerts issued as temperatures set to soar across NZ

Wellington's Oriental Parade on Thursday. Photo: RNZ

Heat alerts issued as temperatures set to soar across NZ

MetService has issued heat alerts for hotspots across the country as temperatures are forecast to soar on Friday.

'Hey buddy': Pleakley the tūī has a lot to say

Pleakey is likely to call out "hey buddy" at visitors. Photo: Supplied / Ōtorohanga Kiwi House

'Hey buddy': Pleakley the tūī has a lot to say

A cheeky tūī with the gift of the gab is delighting visitors to Waikato's Ōtorohanga Kiwi House.

Patient data uploaded to portal after contract ends

Patient data uploaded to portal after contract ends

A patient was shocked to discover more than two years after her GP ended a contract with Manage My Health, the hacked portal continues to receive her new medical records.

Neglectful dog breeder fails in latest bid to overturn ban

In 2017 German shepherd dogs and pups were found in cages, on short leashes and choker chains on...

Neglectful dog breeder fails in latest bid to overturn ban

A German shepherd breeder who was banned from owning dogs for almost a decade has tried to have the prohibition overturned.

Dunedin driest but dips out in sun stakes

Dunedin may have claimed the driest city honours for 2025, but it was also the equal-coolest and the least sunny of the six main centres.

Manage My Health to start notifying patients

Manage My Health said it would begin notifying affected patients within the next 24 hours. Photo:...

Manage My Health to start notifying patients

GP clinics are scrambling to advise their worried patients in the ongoing fallout from the Manage My Health ransomware attack.

Otago among unis accepting Duolingo tests

A woman uses the Duolingo app. Photo: Supplied / Duolingo

Otago among unis accepting Duolingo tests

New Zealand universities are now accepting English tests taken through language app Duolingo.

Group may have used pool at scene of unexplained death

The unexplained death was reported on Kerr St in Devonport on January 1. Photo: NZ Police

Group may have used pool at scene of unexplained death

Police are urging a group who may have been at the address of an unexplained death in Auckland at the start of the year to come forward.

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