Leaders convene at UN amid dire challenges
World leaders begin convening today at one of the most volatile moments in the United Nations' 80-year history.
Ukraine turning to drones for dangerous missions
Ukraine turning to drones for dangerous missions
Ukrainian soldiers are increasingly turning to nimble, remote-controlled armored vehicles that can perform an array of tasks and spare troops from potentially life-threatening missions.
Assaults on hospital workers rise 30%, data shows
Assaults on hospital workers rise 30%, data shows
Each year, thousands of hospital workers are assaulted on the job and new figures obtained by RNZ show a 30% rise in attacks in just two years.
'Concerning increase' in NDAs around education changes
'Concerning increase' in NDAs around education changes
The Principals Federation and the primary and secondary teachers' unions say non-disclosure agreements are creating unnecessary secrecy around crucial education changes.
Kiwi Facebook whistleblower pushed to 'verge of bankruptcy': UK MP
Kiwi Facebook whistleblower pushed to 'verge of bankruptcy': UK MP
Facebook whistleblower New Zealander Sarah Wynn-Williams is being pushed into financial ruin by the UK arbitration system, a British Member of Parliament says.
Hong Kong plans to suspend flights in wake of super typhoon
Hong Kong plans to suspend flights in wake of super typhoon
Hong Kong International Airport is planning to suspend all passenger flights for 36 hours in preparation of one of the strongest super typhoons in years.
Govt announces $413m school infrastructure investment
Govt announces $413m school infrastructure investment
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford have announced the government will invest $413 million to improve school infrastructure.
Woman gave birth with no pain relief as line dislodged
Woman gave birth with no pain relief as line dislodged
A woman in a difficult labour had no pain relief, likely for hours, because her epidural line had come out and no one noticed.
Luxon remains tight-lipped on recognising Palestinian state
Luxon remains tight-lipped on recognising Palestinian state
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is staying tight-lipped on whether New Zealand will follow its allies in recognising a Palestinian state this week.
Stoat swam into South Island sanctuary
Stoat swam into South Island sanctuary
A stoat is believed to have swum to a predator free sanctuary in the Marlborough Sounds.
Charlie Kirk becomes MAGA martyr at politically charged memorial
Charlie Kirk becomes MAGA martyr at politically charged memorial
The potent blend of politics and religion that captivated the Sunday afternoon memorial service for the slain conservative activist left little doubt that Kirk's death had elevated him to iconic status for the American right.
'My children are cold': Noisy heat pump ordered off at night
'My children are cold': Noisy heat pump ordered off at night
Patrick Smith and his family just wanted to stay warm at night, but it proved to be a battle as they were told by authorities they had to switch off their heat pump.
More wild weather in store for start to school holidays
More wild weather in store for start to school holidays
More wild weather is expected in some parts of the country, with heavy rain expected in the south-west and parts of the North Island.
Probe into Trump aide who accepted $50K bag of cash shut down
Probe into Trump aide who accepted $50K bag of cash shut down
President Donald Trump's border czar Tom Homan accepted a $50,000 bag of cash from an undercover FBI agent last year in a since-closed US Justice Department bribery investigation.
Southerners catch glimpse of rare partial eclipse
Southerners catch glimpse of rare partial eclipse
Parts of the South offered up some of the best views of a partial solar eclipse this morning.
Govt's $20m ED funding injection 'not any new money'
Govt's $20m ED funding injection 'not any new money'
A $20 million funding injection could mean cuts to other areas of Health New Zealand, an emergency doctor has warned.
Australia, Canada, UK recognise Palestinian state
Australia, Canada, UK recognise Palestinian state
Britain, Canada and Australia all recognised a Palestinian state on Sunday in a move borne out of frustration over the Gaza war and intended to promote a two-state solution, prompting a furious response from Israel.
How email to disgraced top cop led to gun vetting change
How email to disgraced top cop led to gun vetting change
Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming instructed staff to make changes to the firearms vetting process, after an acquaintance complained they might lose their licence.
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Toxic tar removal bill $8m: council
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Toxic tar removal bill $8m: council
Dunedin City Council faces an $8 million bill to remove toxic tar from a contaminated site in South Dunedin, a new report reveals.
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Moran Chapel set to close this week
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Moran Chapel set to close this week
The Catholic Church has done a U-turn on keeping a central Dunedin chapel and will close it for financial reasons.