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More gale winds set to hit South
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More gale winds set to hit South
More severe gales are on the way as "a car crash" of weather systems heads towards Otago and Southland today.
Girls display colourful array of cultures
Girls display colourful array of cultures
The Women’s Cultural Social Get Together celebrates diversity and culture of Muslim women, fostering a sense of identity for the youth and supporting women-led businesses.
Māori prison, health link poor: studies
Māori prison, health link poor: studies
New Zealand prisons are increasingly being recognised as a powerful determinant of health and wellbeing — particularly for Māori.
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Connie Nelson enjoys another birthday
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Connie Nelson enjoys another birthday
Surrounded by family and friends and with a firm grip on her treasured cellphone, Dunedin woman Connie Nelson was in good spirits at the weekend as she celebrated yet another milestone birthday.
Fenz called to Little Sisters of the Poor
Fenz called to Little Sisters of the Poor
Firefighters use cutting equipment to remove a loose piece of material from a structure at the Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Rest Home in Brockville yesterday.
Demolition derby car ploughs into crowd, 13 injured
Demolition derby car ploughs into crowd, 13 injured
Thirteen people were injured when a demolition derby car ploughed into spectators in a "freak accident" in a small Australian country town.
Pilot found trapped in wreckage after chopper crash
Pilot found trapped in wreckage after chopper crash
A pilot was found trapped in the wreckage after their helicopter crashed on Wellington's remote west coast this morning.
Fears housing plan will lead to 'rising crime, parties and nuisance'
Fears housing plan will lead to 'rising crime, parties and nuisance'
Residents of the Christchurch suburb of South Brighton are not happy with a plan to build emergency housing apartments on land in their quiet cul-de-sac.
Britain announces major asylum-seeker policy overhaul
Britain announces major asylum-seeker policy overhaul
Britain says it will launch the largest overhaul of policy on asylum seekers in modern times, drawing inspiration from Denmark's approach.
Multimillion-winning ticket sold at South Island supermarket
Multimillion-winning ticket sold at South Island supermarket
Lotto has revealed where the three winning tickets from last night’s record-breaking “must-win” Powerball draw were sold, and one was a South Island supermarket
Search resumes for missing fisherman off Whangārei coast
Search resumes for missing fisherman off Whangārei coast
Search crews are resuming the search for a man believed to be missing in the sea in Northland.
One dead after Auckland hit-and-run
One dead after Auckland hit-and-run
One person has died following a hit-and-run in West Auckland's Henderson overnight.
Storm barrage lashing eastern Australia
Storm barrage lashing eastern Australia
Communities in two Australian states remain under threat from wild weather packing hailstones, heavy rain and destructive winds.
Community reeling after four die in house fire
'Devastating': Community reeling after four die in house fire
Four people, including three children, have died in a house fire in the town of Sanson, Manawatū's mayor has confirmed.
Police confirm fatalities after Sanson house fire
Police confirm fatalities after Sanson house fire
Police have confirmed several fatalities at the scene of a house fire in Sanson on Saturday afternoon.
Three players share record $55 million Powerball prize
Three players share record $55 million Powerball prize
Three lucky Lotto players will be over the moon after each winning $18.3 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s record $55 million draw.
Aged Care Association calls for funding of Alzheimers Otago
Aged Care Association calls for funding of Alzheimers Otago
The Aged Care Association is calling on the government to temporarily help fund Alzheimers Otago, which says its services are on the brink of collapse.
Body found during search for missing overdue boat
Body found during search for missing overdue boat
Police have confirmed a body was found during the search for an overdue boat in Northland, which went missing on Friday night with two people onboard.
New measles case brings national total to 19
New measles case brings national total to 19
Health authorities have confirmed one new measles case, linked to Wellington College, bringing the national total in the current outbreak to 19.
Asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand as recall expands
Asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand as recall expands
Testing has found asbestos in multiple Kmart Magic Sand products, prompting warnings that people should "stop using them immediately".