Trainer 'pulled over' by horse knocked unconscious
A veteran Canterbury trainer was seriously injured when a horse "took fright" and pulled him over at Addington Raceway.
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'Very close eye' on cyclone as it tracks towards NZ
'Very close eye' on cyclone as it tracks towards NZ
Forecasters are warning that Cyclone Vaianu is increasingly likely to hit the country this weekend.
Boil water notice continues after E coli found
Boil water notice continues after E coli found
A boil-water notice for thousands of Auckland homes is still in force after E. coli was found.
House catches fire as fatal crash brings down powerlines
House catches fire as fatal crash brings down powerlines
One person has died after crashing into a power pole just before 4pm in Moutoa.
Rates double as city ranks among NZ’s least affordable
Rates double as city ranks among NZ’s least affordable
Wellington City’s residential rates have more than doubled since 2012, making them among the highest and least affordable in the country, a new council-commissioned report says.
Where's my Wi-Fi? Man discovered modem burglary when internet died
Where's my Wi-Fi? Man discovered modem burglary when internet died
An internet-surfing householder discovered he was being burgled after a thief unplugged and took his Wi-Fi modem in another room.
Opponents vow to halt controversial Hawke's Bay dam project
Opponents vow to halt controversial Hawke's Bay dam project
A government funding loan of 18 million dollars for a controversial dam in Central Hawke's Bay has its opponents vowing to halt the project yet again.
Diesel prices set to surge over $4 a litre
Diesel prices set to surge over $4 a litre
Motorists using diesel are being warned to expect to see its price lift over $4 a litre this week.
Residents told to be ready to evacuate as rain bears down
Residents told to be ready to evacuate as rain bears down
People in Tauranga feeling unsafe when heavy rain bears down on the city are being urged to evacuate.
Luxon dodges questions on latest poll
Luxon dodges questions on latest poll
The prime minister refused to engage with questions over the latest poll result at the post-Cabinet media conference.
One person arrested after 'serious assault'
One person arrested after 'serious assault'
One person has been arrested following what police are describing as a "serious assault" in Hamilton.
'Tipping point': More Kiwis switching to electric cars, solar
'Tipping point': More Kiwis switching to electric cars, solar
New Zealand has reached a "tipping point", with more people switching to electric cars and solar as Meridian Energy's weekly app registrations increase by 214 percent, it says.
Family of missing Chch woman 'desperately worried'
Family of missing Christchurch woman 'desperately worried' for her safety
The family of a Christchurch woman who has been missing for nearly eight months are "desperately worried for her safety", police say.
Cyclone bearing down as North Island braces for more rain
Cyclone bearing down as North Island braces for more rain
Heavy rain arrived in Northland on Tuesday as a subtropical low approaches the upper North Island and makes its way south.
Willis bemoans 'sad reality' NZ at mercy of US administration's 'feelings'
Willis bemoans 'sad reality' NZ at mercy of US administration's 'feelings'
The finance minister says she has "never felt so dependent on the actions and feelings of one administration and its leaders", as concerns grow about the fuel shock triggered by the US-Israel war...
Schools prepare for big diesel heating bills
Schools prepare for big diesel heating bills
Schools that use diesel for heating are locking up their fuel tanks and preparing for big bills when they return from the April holidays.
Two employees hospitalised after aggravated robberies in Christchurch
Two employees hospitalised after aggravated robberies in Christchurch
Police are making inquiries after two aggravated robberies in Christchurch on Monday evening.
Slight lift for National, surge for NZ First in latest poll
Slight lift for National, surge for NZ First in latest poll
The latest Taxpayers Union-Curia poll shows National slightly up, but still below 30%, and Labour slightly down, while NZ First has seen a surge in support.
Survey shows significant decline in butterfly numbers
Survey shows significant decline in butterfly numbers
A survey has found that New Zealand's butterflies are in decline, with a drop of around 50 percent across most species.
Fuel stocks 'remain within expectations'
Fuel stocks 'remain within expectations'
Petrol and jet fuel stocks have risen, while there has been a slight decrease in diesel stocks.