Road deaths drop but still too many: police
Police are crediting Operation Open Roads for a reduction in road deaths for the third year in a row.
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One dead after overnight crash in Waikato
One dead after overnight crash in Waikato
A person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Waikato's Hauraki District overnight.
Revellers ring in New Year across the country
Revellers ring in New Year across the country
The new year has started with a bang across the country.
Person found dead on highway north of Auckland
Person found dead on highway north of Auckland
A person has been found dead on the Kaipara Coast Highway (State Highway 16), north of Auckland.
South set for stormy start to new year
South set for stormy start to new year
The new year looks set to get off to a stormy start in parts of the South this afternoon.
Dreary weather not dampening New Year's Eve celebrations
Dreary weather not dampening New Year's Eve celebrations
With less than two hours left of 2025, New Year's celebrations are well underway - despite the dreary weather in many regions.
Road re-opens after Rakaia Bridge crash
Road re-opens after Rakaia Bridge crash
The road has re-opened after a crash that blocked State Highway 1 on the Rakaia Bridge this afternoon.
NZ not part of statement warning of deteriorating Gaza situation
NZ not part of statement warning of deteriorating Gaza situation
New Zealand has not joined an international statement warning the humanitarian situation in Gaza is rapidly deteriorating.
Health portal cyber breach investigated
Health portal cyber breach investigated
The personal health portal ManageMyHealth has identified a cyber security breach.
Hastings woman 'killed in unique way': police
Hastings woman 'killed in unique way': police
Police investigating the murder of a Hastings woman in October say the killing was committed "in a unique way".
One dead, one seriously hurt after crash near Kaikōura
One dead, one seriously hurt after crash near Kaikōura
One person is dead and another seriously injured after a crash that has left State Highway 1 partially blocked north of Kaikōura.
One dead in overnight crash in Waikato
One dead in overnight crash in Waikato
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Waikato early today.
Seven new Knights and Dames in New Year Honours
Seven new Knights and Dames in New Year Honours
Seven new Knights and Dames have been named on the 2026 New Year Honours list.
New Year Honours 2026 - the full list
New Year Honours 2026 - the full list
Here is the full list of everyone receiving a 2026 New Year Honour:
Witnesses sought after mass brawl on Auckland's K Road
Witnesses sought after mass brawl on Auckland's K Road
Police have set up a dedicated portal for witnesses of a mass brawl in Auckland to upload any footage they might have of the incident.
Wild weather batters country, ruins New Year plans
Wild weather batters country, ruins New Year plans
Wild weather is playing havoc with New Year plans for thousands of Kiwis, hitting flights and ferry sailings, cutting power and shutting down celebrations in some places.
Hoping for a return to ‘holistic solutions’
Hoping for a return to ‘holistic solutions’
2026 is election year and parties are already jockeying for position. In a five-part series ODT political editor Mike Houlahan asks a senior MP from the leading parties about how the...
Holiday road toll stands at zero
Holiday road toll stands at zero
The road toll for the official Christmas holiday period is at zero, but police say people need to continue to stick to the basics of safe driving.
Govt urged to commit resources to tackling organised crime
Govt urged to commit resources to tackling organised crime
The chairperson of a ministerial advisory group on organised crime says he won't be satisfied until he sees the government commit resources to tackling the issue of organised crime.
Pair injured after another brawl in Auckland
Pair injured after another brawl in Auckland
Two people have been taken to hospital after another brawl in Auckland.