Dunedin, Invercargill tickets among Lotto winners
Tickets bought in Dunedin and Invercargill both proved winners in tonight's Lotto draw.
Former minister may challenge Starmer for PM role next week
Former minister may challenge Starmer for PM role next week
Britain's former health minister Wes Streeting said he would be prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister as soon as next week.
Beehive could be vacated for 18 months, 'a lot of work' needed
Beehive could be vacated for 18 months, 'a lot of work' needed
The Beehive could be vacated for refurbishments, with Parliament's Speaker saying a decision on repairs to the executive wing would probably be made in the next Parliamentary term.
'Cats do monstrous amounts of damage': ownership rules reassessed
'Cats do monstrous amounts of damage': ownership rules reassessed
A conservation group looking to bring native birds back to a Canterbury town have welcomed council plans for expanded rules around cat ownership.
Using AI for benefit decisions a 'no-brainer': govt officials
Using AI for benefit decisions a 'no-brainer': govt officials
Government officials have defended using automated tools to make some decisions about people's benefits, saying it's a "no-brainer".
Officer uses axe to rescue driver in submerged car
Officer uses axe to rescue driver in submerged car
A police officer used an axe to smash a window and rescue a driver in a car that was being pulled under water in Auckland's Okahu Bay earlier this week.
No conviction for high profile sportsman with drink driving charge
No conviction for high profile sportsman with drink driving charge
A high-profile former sportsperson has been discharged without conviction following a charge of driving with excess blood alcohol.
Minister 'shocked' at department's low effort in role with Fenz
Minister 'shocked' at department's low effort in role with Fenz
The Internal Affairs Minister has taken a swipe at government agencies taking a relaxed approach to public accountability despite being responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars.
Merlin the duck rises to World Cup stardom
Merlin the duck rises to World Cup stardom
A domesticated duck named Merlin, sporting a miniature Mexico shirt and custom duck socks, has waddled his way into the hearts of football fans.
Person airlifted to Christchurch Hospital as vehicle 'jack-knifes' on Dunedin motorway
Person airlifted to Christchurch Hospital as vehicle 'jack-knifes' on Dunedin motorway
One person has been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition following a crash on Dunedin's Southern Motorway this afternoon.
'Much-loved' Rory mauled to death by other dog
'Much-loved' family pet mauled to death by other dog on walkway
A family dog has been mauled to death on a popular riverside walkway and the dog responsible is yet to be caught.
Group came to NZ 'specifically to manufacture illicit drugs', police say
Group came to NZ 'specifically to manufacture illicit drugs', police say
Police say 11 Chinese and Taiwanese nationals who are being linked to a transnational organised crime cell have been arrested over charges of supplying methamphetamine.
Qantas to announce route for world's longest non-stop flight
Qantas to announce route for world's longest non-stop flight
Qantas Airways is set to unveil the first destination for the world's longest non-stop flights from eastern Australia to London or New York.
Peters wants prison for immigration officials
Peters wants prison for immigration officials
The NZ First leader says he told the Immigration Minister some time ago her ministry was the "worst department in this country by miles".
More arrests over mistaken-identity kidnapping, death
More arrests over mistaken-identity kidnapping, death
Sydney police have arrested another two young men over the alleged botched kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian.
John Minto given $10k compo after pepper spraying
Veteran activist John Minto given $10k compo after pepper spraying
Police have paid $10,000 to veteran activist John Minto after he was unlawfully arrested and pepper-sprayed at a pro-Palestinian protest in Christchurch in 2024.
Don't trust the 'monks', shoppers warned
Don't trust the 'monks', shoppers warned
Members of the public have described strange interactions with people dressed as monks, sometimes aggressive and confrontational.
G7 leaders express optimism for peace in Ukraine
G7 leaders express optimism for peace in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has urged Russia to make peace after G7 talks with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
US-Iran ceasefire deal to be public soon
US-Iran ceasefire deal to be public soon
The deal will be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday and Iran's nuclear programme will be tackled in later talks.
Murder charge after man fatally stabbed in central Auckland
Murder charge after man fatally stabbed in central Auckland
A man has died following a stabbing incident in central Auckland yesterday evening.