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Teens admit roles in Australia's largest cocaine bust

Nearly two tonnes of cocaine was seized from a boat stranded off the coast of K'gari in 2024. ...

Teens admit roles in Australia's largest cocaine bust

Two teenagers will be the first sentenced over the largest cocaine bust in Australia's history after they admitted trying to collect two tonnes of the drug from an offshore boat.

Couple imported, sold thousands of illegal weapons

Customs says large numbers of knives and drug paraphernalia were found in the couple's home....

Auckland couple imported, sold thousands of illegal weapons

An Auckland couple have been sentenced for importing and selling thousands of illegal weapons and drug paraphernalia.

Books banned from schools after author admits child exploitation charges

The once-popular books of Australian writer Craig Silvey will not return to school library shelves in his home state after he admitted to child exploitation charges.

Teen collared after Canterbury crime spree

Teen collared after Canterbury crime spree

A teenager's crime spree in Canterbury included taking keys from a car in Hanmer Springs and using them to burgle a house in Christchurch the same night, police say.

Apology after Voyager dumped as media awards sponsor

Voyager CEO and founder Seeby Woodhouse. Photo: supplied

Apology after Voyager dumped as media awards sponsor

Voyager founder and CEO Seeby Woodhouse has apologised for retweeting a post which led to the dumping of his company as sponsor of the New Zealand Media Awards.

One dead, one injured after riders knocked off dirt bikes

A Serious Crash Unit investigator surveys the scene on Ngapipito Rd, south of Kaikohe. Photo: RNZ

One dead, one injured after riders knocked off dirt bikes

Police are investigating after two riders were knocked off their dirt bikes in Northland, leaving one dead and another with serious injuries.

Rolling Stones celebrate 25th studio album

Ronnie Wood (left), Mick Jagger and Keith Richards at the launch of their latest album in New...

Rolling Stones celebrate 25th studio album

The three surviving members of the Rolling Stones are celebrating the launch of the band's 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues.

Spain to take care of hantavirus ship

The Hondius, seen anchored off Cape Verde port, and will now make for the Canary Islands. Photo:...

Spain to take care of hantavirus ship

Spain says the cruise ship will be received in Canary Islands and passengers and crew treated before repatriation.

Fresh charges for Bondi terror accused

Police officers stand guard outside Bondi Pavilion following the attack at Bondi Beach in...

Fresh charges for Bondi terror accused

A man accused of unleashing Australia's deadliest terror attack has been hit with fresh charges six months after the Bondi Beach massacre.

Attenborough, 'the voice for nature,' turns 100 this week

Sir David Attenborough's nature shows have been watched by hundreds of millions globally. Photo:...

Attenborough, 'the voice for nature,' turns 100 this week

Sir David Attenborough's charisma, depth of knowledge of the natural world, and flair for storytelling have made him a broadcasting superstar.

Deadly fire at Tehran mall

Flames and smoke rise from the shopping centre in Tehran. Photo: social media via Reuters

Deadly fire at Tehran mall

At least eight people have died and 36 are injured after a fire broke out in a shopping centre west of Tehran, Iran's state broadcaster is reporting.

BSA seeks to keep pace with changing media

The Broadcasting Standards Authority could be abolished or changed with pending media regulation...

BSA seeks to keep pace with changing media

Government ministers have publicly mused about changing the legislation that governs media regulators.

Government to scrap Broadcasting Standards Authority

Government to scrap Broadcasting Standards Authority

The Broadcasting Standards Authority will be scrapped in favour of having the media self-regulate, the media and communications minister has confirmed.

New test for NZ citizenship

Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says the move will strengthen what it means to be a...

New test for NZ citizenship

Migrants applying for citizenship in NZ will have to pass a new multi-choice test under a government initiative to begin in late 2027.

Heavy rain may bring flooding and slips

Heavy rain may bring flooding and slips

A front will bring heavy rain to parts of the South Island from later today with up to 400 millimetres predicted in some areas.

'Big explosion' at Auckland beach

'Big explosion' at Auckland beach

A loud explosion has been heard at Auckland's Long Bay beach after an unidentified canister washed up.

GP funding model 'beyond broken'

Bush Road Medical Centre's Dr Geoff Cunningham. Photo: RNZ

GP funding model 'beyond broken'

A Whangārei doctor says the funding model in general practice is "beyond broken" and accused the Ministry of Health of having an "anti-GP ideology".

Another stunning morning in Dunedin

Caught this shot on the walk into work at the top of Heriot Row.

Hantavirus ship: passengers may have to isolate for weeks

The cruise ship Hondius is moored off the Cape Verde port in West Africa. Photo: Reuters/Stringer

Hantavirus ship: passengers may have to isolate for weeks

There is no vaccine or cure for the deadly virus, Massey University professor David Hayman says.

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