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    'Absolutely gutting': Five killed in overnight crashes

    Desert Road. Photo: RNZ

    'Absolutely gutting': Five killed in overnight crashes

    Five people were killed in road accidents overnight but a man reported missing after a triple-fatal crash in the North Island has been located by police.

    Karla Cardno's killer likely to live unrecognised after release

    Photo: File image

    Karla Cardno's killer likely to live unrecognised after release

    If the man who has spent more than 35 years in jail for one of New Zealand's most notorious crimes is released from prison he will likely live unrecognised, according to a new ruling from the Parole Board.

    Top of South Island urged to prepare for flooding

    A week of wild weather comes amid warnings that marine heatwave conditions currently enveloping...

    Top of South Island urged to prepare for flooding

    MetService is urging those in Golden Bay, Nelson, and the entire Northland region to prepare for potential flooding.

    PM's office rules out change to nuclear-free status

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

    PM's office rules out change to nuclear-free status

    The Prime Minister's office is ruling out any changes to the country's nuclear-free status, saying the policy has not changed, and it will not.

    Athletes, artists and academics recognised in King's Birthday Honours

    Clockwise from top left: Peter Boshier, Beatrice Faumuinā, Barry Soper, Suzie Bates, Reuben...

    Athletes, artists and academics recognised in King's Birthday Honours

    One-hundred and seventy-eight New Zealanders have been awarded for their services to Aotearoa in the King's Birthday Honours list including athletes, educators and former police officers.

    TranzAlpine stuck in tunnel for an hour

    The TransAlpine is a route from Christchurch to Greymouth. Photo: ODT files

    TranzAlpine stuck in tunnel for an hour

    The scenic train carrying more than 100 passengers got stuck in a South Island tunnel for about an hour.

    Parts of South Is brace for possible flooding

    Parts of South Is brace for possible flooding

    MetService is warning of possible flooding and slips, with heavy rain set to hit the South Island. People travelling this long weekend are urged to take care on roads.

    'Gutted': No funding for prostate cancer screening

    The proposed screening programme would have had a dedicated national unit to call men in for...

    'Gutted': No funding for prostate cancer screening

    The foundation asked for $6.4m over four years in Budget 2026 to fund two regional pilots for early detection screening for prostate cancer.

    More looking to stop vaping, says helpline

    E-cigarettes, which heat nicotine-laced liquid into vapour, have rapidly grown into a global market for vaping products.

    More looking to stop vaping, says helpline

    More people are looking for help to give up vaping, including some who have never smoked before, according to a health support service.

    Report critical of LINZ health and safety

    Crown land on the shores of Lake Tekapo in Canterbury. Photo: Supplied/ LINZ

    Report critical of LINZ health and safety

    The handling of "critical risks" to Land Information staff venturing into remote areas has been given the lowest possible ranking for health and safety.

    O'Connor talks trade and Waitaki candidacy

    O'Connor talks trade and Waitaki candidacy

    The ODT has a new weekly on-line feature, Election 2026 - a feature interview with a politician about the issues of the day.

    Willis negotiating tricky Budget path

    Willis negotiating tricky Budget path

    Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ third Budget has been drafted during troubled economic times. She talks to ODT political editor Mike Houlahan about the challenges.

    Govt says AI will help modernise welfare system

    Social Development Minister Louise Upston has announced that people coming on to Jobseeker...

    Govt says AI will help modernise welfare system

    The government says a new law allowing the Ministry of Social Development to use AI to make benefit decisions will modernise NZ's welfare system.

    Purpose of English Language Bill questioned

    Dr Sidney Wong. Photo: Otago University

    Purpose of English Language Bill questioned

    A researcher and linguist based at Otago University says the govt's push to make English an official language raises a question of "what exactly is English being protected from?".

    Boy's death after leaving school van investigated

    The boy, who attended a school for children with special needs, died on Monday. Photo: RNZ

    Boy's death after leaving school van investigated

    WorkSafe is making inquiries following the death of a child after leaving a school van earlier this week.

    Quake rattles Seddon

    The Hikurangi Subduction Zone is New Zealand's largest fault because of the area that could move...

    Quake rattles Seddon

    A magnitude 4.7 earthquake has struck 15km east of the Marlborough town of Seddon.

    Multiple people rescued from Hamilton house blaze

    Crews were called to the Frankton property on Saturday morning. Photo: RNZ

    Multiple people rescued from Hamilton house blaze

    Multiple people have been rescued after a fire broke out in the roof of a house in Hamilton.

    Bullet from Nelson driveby narrowly missed person watching TV

    Cypress Warren (black sweathshirt), Tiori Edwards (centre) and Francois Teaurima have been...

    Bullet from Nelson driveby narrowly missed person watching TV

    A person watching TV in the comfort of their suburban lounge narrowly avoided being shot in the head during a drug-related drive-by shooting.

    Body in bag trial: Accused grandmother denied knowing victim

    Jingui Liu and Xiuyun Li. Photo: RNZ

    Body in bag trial: Accused grandmother denied knowing victim

    A jury has been told that a grandmother, who is one of the four charged over the death of Shulai Wang, had told police she didn't know the woman, and that other "homeless ladies" lived in their house.

    Goldsmith dismisses Dame Lynda's criticisms as 'same old cliché'

    Paul Goldsmith has defended the government's funding of the arts. Photo: RNZ

    Goldsmith dismisses Dame Lynda's criticisms as 'same old cliché'

    Arts Minister Paul Goldsmith has brushed off criticism of the government at the Aotearoa Music Awards as the "same old cliché", after Dame Lynda Topp delivered an expletive-laden broadside over arts funding.
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