Lotto 2521
Results from last night's Lotto draw
National
Four-year sentence for ‘explosive act of rage’
Four-year sentence for ‘explosive act of rage’
A woman who was bashed with a hammer in a shopping centre carpark after she questioned why a child was eating cigarettes has described it as the "saddest day of her life."
Woman bashed with hammer after child seen eating cigarettes
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
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
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
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
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
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
RNZ youth platform to close
The closure of TAHI is part of changes to how the broadcaster covers music, arts and culture.
New fire trucks don't fit important rescue gear
New fire trucks don't fit important rescue gear
The country's newest fire trucks can not be used at rescues because they are too small to fit all the lifesaving gear they need to carry.
Still no sign of former Dunedin woman
Still no sign of former Dunedin woman
The Dunedin family of a woman who went missing in Auckland more than a month ago say there's been no sightings and no bank movements since she disappeared.
Man in court over critical injury assault
Man in court over critical injury assault
A man will appear in court today charged with causing grievous bodily harm after a person was critically injured at a Christchurch property.
Psychologist and TV presenter Nigel Latta dies
Psychologist and TV presenter Nigel Latta dies
Nigel Latta was known for his deep dives into the psyches of criminals, troubled teens and parents, and for tackling complex social issues.
Climate change forces reassessment
Climate change forces reassessment
The world’s rising climate temperatures and warming oceans have forced Earth Sciences New Zealand (ESNZ) to change the way it monitors the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (Enso) — one of our main...
Not her destiny
Not her destiny
An abuse survivor and former Destiny Church member steps forward to tell her story.
Court dates for amorous pair in the air
Court dates for amorous pair in the air
A man and a woman have landed in court after an an overt display of affection on an Air NZ flight.
Two new cases of measles in Northland
Two new cases of measles in Northland
There are several new locations of interest, primarily in Queenstown and Cromwell in Central Otago, as well as Northland.
Rural freshwater at risk, study shows
Rural freshwater at risk, study shows
Canterbury, Southland and Waikato had the highest amounts of contamination, NZ's largest study into drinking water shows.
Govt meets three healthcare milestones
Govt meets three healthcare milestones
The government has met three out of five milestones in the first year of measuring its health targets, and the Health Minister is celebrating shorter waits and faster cancer treatments.