Pedestrian hit by car in Bay of Islands dies
Pedestrian hit by car in Bay of Islands dies
A person has died after being struck by a vehicle in the Bay of Islands overnight.
Flooding, slips as heavy rain hits Northland
Flooding, slips as heavy rain hits Northland
Flooding in Northland has isolated communities, led to a deluge of emergency calls, and prompted warnings that those affected should move to higher ground.
Evacuations, woman killed as storms hammer eastern Australia
Evacuations, woman killed as storms hammer eastern Australia
One person is dead after summer storms smashed Australia's east coast, forcing evacuations amid warnings of more rain to come.
Trump to hit UK, European nations with tariffs over Greenland
Trump to hit UK, European nations with tariffs over Greenland
President Donald Trump has vowed to implement a wave of increasing tariffs on European allies until the United States is allowed to buy Greenland.
Inquiry after Auckland shooting leaves man critically hurt
Inquiry after Auckland shooting leaves man critically hurt
Forensic experts are spending a second day examining a house in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga where a man was shot.
Protests abate in Iran after deadly crackdown
Protests abate in Iran after deadly crackdown
Iran's deadly crackdown appears to have broadly quelled protests for now, residents say.
Emergency calls reveal chaos after Renee Good shooting
Emergency calls reveal chaos after Renee Good shooting
Newly released transcripts of 911 calls and emergency dispatch records detail the chaotic scene that unfolded after a US immigration officer fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis
Man pulled from water at Mount Maunganui beach dies
Man pulled from water at Mount Maunganui beach dies
A man has died after being pulled from the water at a beach in Mount Maunganui this morning.
Millions of accounts blocked under social media ban
Millions of accounts blocked under social media ban
All 10 companies covered by Australia's social media laws are complying with bans on children accessing their apps.
Cars swept away by flash flood in Victoria river
Cars swept away by flash flood in Victoria river
Recovery efforts are still under way after torrential rains quickly overfilled a river system in Victoria, swamping campgrounds and sweeping vehicles away.
Local pilots to the rescue after dozens stranded in gorge
Local pilots to the rescue after dozens stranded in gorge
A local helicopter pilot helped bring stranded people to safety last night, after they were trapped by slips in a North Island gorge.
Rebuild progress at quake-damaged Christchurch hotel
Rebuild progress at quake-damaged Christchurch hotel
The window panels are being installed this week at one of Christchurch's most well-known hotels, which has been sitting derelict since the earthquakes.
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'Extreme hostility' at builder misdirected
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'Extreme hostility' at builder misdirected
A Dunedin business owner was abused in a supermarket and is facing "extreme hostility" after being falsely linked to an under-fire builder.
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Thief will reoffend, brother warns after parole granted
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Thief will reoffend, brother warns after parole granted
The brother of a Dunedin woman who stole nearly $1 million from their ailing mother warns she has "no conscience" and will reoffend when released from prison.
Arrest over alleged assault
Arrest over alleged assault
An allegedly drunk Dunedin man who acted "inappropriately" to female supermarket checkout workers went on to allegedly assault a stranger and police officers.
Aim to foster a head for safe limits
Aim to foster a head for safe limits
Using your head during the Masters Games may save your life.
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Ranga not standing in by-election
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Ranga not standing in by-election
He went close last time, but Bruce Ranga has decided against standing in the Dunedin City Council’s upcoming by-election.
Gas bottle delivery delays ‘unbelievable’: customer
Gas bottle delivery delays ‘unbelievable’: customer
A Dunedin man is burning up over his gas company’s failure to deliver a new gas bottle even though he ordered it more than a month ago.
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Young author recognised for inspiring communities
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Young author recognised for inspiring communities
When Rutendo Shadaya got a call from TIME magazine asking to interview her she thought it was a scam.
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Low resources leading to ‘risky’ methods
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Low resources leading to ‘risky’ methods
Firefighters’ lives were put at risk after they were forced to use an almost vintage ladder to fight a massive blaze at a Dunedin scout hall, their union says.