Woman accused of stealing from hospital patients
A woman has been arrested after an alleged stealing spree targeting hospital patients in Auckland and Waikato.
Nine days' more diesel secured in Z deal
Nine days' more diesel secured in Z deal
The government is partnering with Z Energy to secure extra diesel to be stored at Marsden Point, over-and-above the current minimum stockholding obligations.
Inquiry into how baby in Christchurch injured
Inquiry into how baby in Christchurch injured
A police investigation is under way after a baby suffered unexplained injuries at a property in Christchurch.
Rebel calls herself 'champion of women' in co-star feud
Rebel calls herself 'champion of women' in co-star feud
Aussie A-lister Rebel Wilson has denied mistreating the star of her directorial debut, describing herself as a champion of women in her defence of a defamation suit.
Train hit taxi before crashing into another train
Train hit taxi before crashing into another train
Rescuers are working to free survivors trapped in the mangled wreckage near Jakarta.
Taylor Swift seeks to trademark voice and likeness
Taylor Swift seeks to trademark voice and likeness
Pop superstar Taylor Swift has filed trademark applications for two audio clips and one image of herself in what an attorney says is an attempt to protect her voice and likeness from deepfake videos and AI.
'Can't pick and choose': Warning after PM shuns programme
'Can't pick and choose': Warning after PM shuns programme
Political scientist Dr Claire Robinson says she would have advised Christopher Luxon against cancelling his weekly Breakfast interview slot.
US officials say Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal to end war
US officials say Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal to end war
US President Donald Trump is unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal on resolving the war, a US official says, dampening hopes for a resolution to the conflict that has disrupted energy supplies, fuelled inflation, and killed thousands.
Dunedin woman indecently assaulted at busy intersection: police
Dunedin woman indecently assaulted at busy intersection: police
A Dunedin woman waiting to cross a busy road was ‘‘forcefully’’ slapped on the bottom by an unknown man, police say.
Two injured in Lincoln crash, roads blocked
Two injured in Lincoln crash, roads blocked
Two people are injured following a two-vehicle crash in Lincoln this afternoon.
Outback manhunt expands as fears grow for missing girl
Outback manhunt expands as fears grow for missing girl
A desperate outback search for a missing girl has entered a third day amid fears the five-year-old has been abducted by a recently released prisoner.
Media event shut down after alleged slur
Media event shut down after alleged slur
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TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman is alleged to have used a homophobic slur against journalist Lloyd Burr.
Man pleads guilty to 2002 murder of Run DMC's Jam Master Jay
Man pleads guilty to 2002 murder of Run DMC's Jam Master Jay
A New York man has pleaded guilty to taking part in the 2002 murder of pioneering hip-hop star Jam Master Jay of famed group Run-DMC as part of a dispute over a drug deal.
'Total loss': Boat building facility destroyed by fire
'Total loss': Boat building facility destroyed by fire
A boat building facility that erupted in flames on Tuesday morning is a "total loss", Fire and Emergency (FENZ) says.
King Charles begins US visit amid tensions over Iran
King Charles begins US visit amid tensions over Iran
Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in the US, welcomed by self-proclaimed royal fan Donald Trump even as the US president has differed with the British government over the Iran war.
Moana Tennis Club raffle
Moana Tennis Club raffle
This has helped the club raise about $1,000 towards the maintenance of the courts.
Who's set to win from the India free trade agreement?
Who's set to win from the India free trade agreement?
New Zealand's free trade agreement with India is being billed as historic, as the world's most populous country has agreed to cut tariffs on a scale it rarely offers - particularly to an agricultural exporter like New Zealand.
Angry South D man's plan to thwart young neighbour backfires
Angry South D man's plan to thwart young neighbour backfires
An allegedly drunk Dunedin man’s plan to brake-check his teenage neighbour ended in failure when he was charged with drink-driving.
Drone used in search for missing Christchurch woman
Drone used in search for missing Christchurch woman
Police are continuing to search Christchurch's red zone for missing woman Rowena Walker.
Pensioner 'strangles cop' in central Dunedin fracas
Pensioner 'strangles cop' in central Dunedin fracas
A pensioner allegedly strangled a police officer as he tried to stop officers from interviewing 20 teenagers mass-brawling in central Dunedin.