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China's first North Korea-bound train in six years set to depart

The first train from Beijing to Pyongyang in six years is set to depart today. Photo: Getty Images

China's first North Korea-bound train in six years set to depart

The first passenger train service between China and North Korea after a six-year hiatus is scheduled to set off from Beijing today.

Cordons lifted as 'high-risk explosive' made safe in Christchurch

The police cordon at Sheffield Crescent in Christchurch. Photo: RNZ/Anna Sargent

Cordons lifted as 'high-risk explosive' made safe in Christchurch

Cordons have been lifted after following reports of a concerning substance in Christchurch this afternoon.

Pre-school vandalised for fourth time in a month

Christchurch's Papanui Preschool and Nursey has been targeted several times over the past few...

Pre-school vandalised for fourth time in a month

A Christchurch pre-school has been trashed with a fire extinguisher sprayed around its nursery, manager Kristal Heath says.

Plumber referred after 89-year-old dies from bath burns

The woman died after getting into a bath filled with scalding hot water. File Photo: Getty Images

Plumber referred after 89-year-old dies from bath burns

A great grandmother's tragic home death from scalding bathwater could set a safety watchdog's eyes on the plumber who replaced her hot water system.

Man guilty of murdering and dismembering Canterbury dad

Michael Scott Rodger. Photo: RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon

Man guilty of murdering and dismembering Canterbury dad

A man has been found guilty of murdering Canterbury father of three Richard Leman, whose dismembered body was found in the boot of his own car.

Four govt targets still at risk of not being met

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says his language has been consistent. Photo: RNZ

Four govt targets still at risk of not being met

Four of the government's nine key targets risk not being met, the latest update shows.

Flights cancelled due to volcanic ash

Flights cancelled due to volcanic ash

Air New Zealand has cancelled 19 flights due to an ash cloud coming from Whakaari/White Island in the Bay of Plenty.

Christchurch steroid kingpin's double life

Christchurch steroid kingpin's double life

Nearly 10 years after being jailed for running a large national steroid ring, a Christchurch man has been sentenced for his part in a drug manufacturing ring and laundering nearly $700k.

Teacher censured over sex questions to students

Teacher censured over sex questions to students

A teacher asked students inappropriate questions, including "how long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl?", as a way to wind the students down before bedtime.

Flight cancellations: What are your rights?

Flight cancellations: What are your rights?

Air New Zealand is warning 44,000 passengers will be affected by cancellations over the coming months - so what are your rights if you're one of them?

Under-threat campsite gets last-minute reprieve

The Mt Somers Domain Campground. Photo: Supplied via LDR

Under-threat campsite gets last-minute reprieve

A "quintessential Kiwi" campground in Canterbury has been saved, for now, after an outcry over a proposal to permanently close its powered sites, shower facilities, and kitchen.

Speeding drunk driver arrives home to find cops waiting

Speeding drunk driver arrives home to find cops waiting

After failing to stop a speeding young driver Dunedin police officers just went to his house and waited for him to come home.

Unconscious woman 'robbed of large sum' in Dunedin CBD

The robbery happened in George St. Photo: Google Maps

Unconscious woman 'robbed of large sum' in Dunedin CBD

An alleged brazen, broad daylight theft of money from the pockets of an unconscious woman lying in the Dunedin CBD has landed two men in the Dunedin District Court.

Tenant badly burned in Nelson arson

The house on Nelson's city fringe destroyed by David Sparks after he broke in, emptied a fuel can...

Tenant badly burned in Nelson arson

A man broke into his ex-partner’s home late one night as she was getting ready for bed, poured petrol on furniture in the downstairs lounge then set it alight.

Threat against school not credible - police

Police say there is no information to suggest a threat made towards a Timaru school this week was credible. But they are still looking for the person who sent the message.

Woman killed in Auckland cafe car crash mourned

Sarah Clark died on Wednesday. Photo: Windsor Park Baptist Church / supplied

Woman killed in Auckland cafe car crash mourned

A woman who was killed after a car crashed into an Auckland cafe is being remembered for her faith, friendship and care she showed others.

Looking for warmth on a cold day

This chap visited our property in Harington point today.

Dunedin hit by Air NZ cancellations

Nikhil Ravishankar will take over as Air New Zealand chief executive in October. Photo:&nbsp...

Dunedin hit by Air NZ cancellations

Dunedin services will be cut as Air New Zealand is set to cancel around 1100 flights affecting thousands of passengers through until early May.

Iran says oil price will rise steeply as it fires on merchant ships

The Luojiashan tanker sits anchored in Muscat, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz. Photo:...

Iran says oil price will rise steeply as it fires on merchant ships

Iran said the world should be ready for oil at $200 a barrel as its forces hit merchant ships and the International Energy Agency recommended a massive release of strategic reserves.

NZ to release six days of fuel amid supply fears

NZ to release six days of fuel amid supply fears

New Zealand will have to release about six days worth of fuel as part of a decision by the International Energy Agency.

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