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Aussie farmers sue mining giant

Nearby landholders and farmers have reported plumes of dust rising from the mine's tailings...

Aussie farmers sue mining giant over alleged 'toxic trifecta'

A rural community group is taking a mining giant to court, alleging dust from Australia's biggest gold and copper operation has poisoned neighbouring farmland and waterways.

Pharmac urged to fund weight loss drug for teens

Wegovy is a weight loss drug that is injected weekly. Photo: JENS KALAENE

Pharmac urged to fund weight loss drug for teens

A paediatric specialist is urging New Zealand's drug funding agency to fund weight loss medication for teenagers.

Orana Park says goodbye to elderly lion family

Three lions have been euthanised due to poor health, a Christchurch zoo says.

Submerged catamaran close to Akaroa shore

The boat ran aground in the Akaroa Marine Reserve last Saturday, resulting in the rescue of...

Submerged catamaran close to Akaroa shore

New drone footage shows the stranded Black Cat Cruises catamaran submerged close to shore in a small rocky bay in Akaroa Harbour.

Henare stepping away from politics

The Health Ministry has commissioned an independent review of all the contracts it has awarded to...

Henare stepping away from politics

Peeni Henare didn't put his name forward to be Labour's candidate in the Tāmaki Makaurau seat before the deadline for nominations passed.

Dunedin affected as flights cancelled

Wellington Airport. File picture. Photo: RNZ/ Mark Papalii

Dunedin affected as Wellington flights cancelled

Fog is causing disruption at Wellington Airport, with more than 40 flights affected on Tuesday.

Clark calls for transparency over minerals talks

There are calls for an immediate halt to new mines on public conservation land. Photo: Getty Images

Clark calls for transparency over minerals talks

The government must be more transparent about any potential minerals deal with the United States, former Prime Minister Helen Clark says.

Labour and Greens united at Waitangi

From left: Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Carmel Sepuloni with Green Party co-leaders Marama...

Labour and Greens united at Waitangi

The leaders of Labour and the Green parties are appearing together at Waitangi in a show of unity which they hope will draw a contrast with sparring coalition partners.

Family arrives to farewell teen who died near dingoes

The heartbroken parents of a teenager who was found dead surrounded by dingoes have arrived in Australia to visit the lonely beach where their daughter lost her life.

Son of Norway royal on trial for rape

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, and her son, Marius Borg Hoiby. Photo: Getty Images

Son of Norway royal on trial for rape

The son of Norway's crown princess is top stand trial on charges of rape, domestic violence, assault and drug possession, among other crimes, one of several cases that have shaken the monarchy.

More than 2000 reports made about Chch stench this year alone

A November 2021 fire badly damaged the plant's two trickling filters. Photo: RNZ

More than 2000 reports made about Chch stench this year alone

The Canterbury Regional Council has received more than 2000 reports about a putrid stench from Christchurch's wastewater treatment plant since the start of the year.

Spain performs pioneering face transplant

Carme, recipient of the world's first face transplant from a donor who had requested assisted...

Spain performs pioneering face transplant

A Spanish hospital says it has performed a facial transplant in which the donor, in a world first, had offered her face for donation before undergoing an assisted dying procedure.

Clintons to testify in Epstein investigation

Bill and Hillary Clinton. Photo: Reuters

Clintons to testify in Epstein investigation

Former US President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, will testify in a congressional investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Rolleston crash victim named by police

Rolleston crash victim named by police

Police have named the man that died in a single-vehicle crash in Rolleston last month.

Woman pepper-sprayed, top ripped after giving 'thumbs down' to cop

Woman pepper-sprayed, top ripped after giving 'thumbs down' to cop

After a woman signalled the "thumbs down" at a police officer when driving past him, he pursued her and ripped her top as he tried to grab her, exposing her underwear, and then tried to enter her home.

Major changes to driver licensing scrap full test

Chris Bishop believes the current system is too fragmented and uncoordinated. Photo: RNZ

Major changes to driver licensing scrap full test

A shake-up for the driver licensing system is on its way, with changes the government says will make it a lot cheaper for those looking to get their licence.

Fishtailing trailer hits ute and sends building materials flying

Police say it was ‘‘very lucky’’ no one was injured after a trailer swung into the side of a ute and flung building materials across a Dunedin motorway.