At least 19 killed as crane falls on train in Thailand
A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on three of its carriages, killing at least 19 people and injuring about 80, police said.
Stricken trio spend six hours in water clinging to lifejacket and bucket
Stricken trio spend six hours in water clinging to lifejacket and bucket
Three men who spent six hours in the water after their boat overturned did not have time to grab hold of anything, the Coastguard says.
Tiny jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for swimmers
Tiny jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for swimmers
Dozens of Bream Bay swimmers are being stung by microscopic jellyfish as the sea temperature climbs to more than 22 degrees.
Dog rescued 'just in time' from hot car which had hit 49C
Dog rescued 'just in time' from hot car which had hit 49C
A dog has been rescued from a hot car in Christchurch that had an internal temperature of more than 49C.
Majority of ED nurses experienced abuse over holidays: survey
Majority of ED nurses experienced abuse over holidays: survey
A survey of emergency department nurses shows a majority were subjected to abuse over the festive season.
Debris blocks crews fighting Dunedin scout hall fire
Debris blocks crews fighting Dunedin scout hall fire
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A digger will help move debris blocking firefighters from reaching deep-seated areas of a major fire in Roslyn's scout hall which sent smoke billowing over the city.
Winston Peters tells RBNZ governor to 'stay in her lane'
Winston Peters tells RBNZ governor to 'stay in her lane'
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has urged the Reserve Bank governor to stay in her lane when it comes to United States domestic politics.
Fire victim was community housing tenant
Christchurch apartment fire victim was community housing tenant
The person who died after a fire at a Christchurch apartment on Tuesday was a community housing tenant.
Driver dies in fiery crash, 'courageous' efforts save trapped passengers
Driver dies in fiery crash, 'courageous' efforts save trapped passengers
A young driver died but two passengers were saved by members of the public after a fiery crash near Rotorua.
Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says help on way
Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says help on way
US President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to keep protesting and remember the names of those abusing them, saying help is on the way.
Heavy rain on way for top of South Island
Heavy rain on way for top of South Island
Heavy rain is forecast to hit the top of the South Island as a low-pressure system moves in this evening.
Mac attack: Rider bikes for 24 hours at Christchurch McDonald's
Mac attack: Rider bikes for 24 hours at Christchurch McDonald's
A Christchurch mountain biker spent 24 hours cycling continuous laps around a McDonald's drive-through to test his endurance.
NCEA exam results available from today
NCEA exam results available from today
More than 150,000 students in New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands can access their NCEA exam results today.
Horowhenua shooting a 'tragic family incident'
Horowhenua shooting a 'tragic family incident'
Horowhenua's mayor says a shooting overnight that left a person dead and three critically hurt was a family harm incident.
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Taunting of sea lion ‘horrifying’
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Taunting of sea lion ‘horrifying’
A group of young men at a Dunedin beach repeatedly taunted a sea lion into chasing them to the horror of a local wildlife photographer.
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Sex offender jailed for curfew breaches
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Sex offender jailed for curfew breaches
A high-risk Dunedin child sex offender has been locked up for repeatedly ignoring court orders.
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Helipad ‘strange place’ for tent
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Helipad ‘strange place’ for tent
Peace, tranquillity, a great harbour view — the Kitchener St helipad looks like an idyllic spot for a private campsite.
‘Distressing’ assault leaves youth touch coach ‘anxious’
‘Distressing’ assault leaves youth touch coach ‘anxious’
A youth touch coach has been left feeling anxious and distressed after a Dunedin man hurled a can of alcohol at him.
Broken spring puts seesaw out of action
Broken spring puts seesaw out of action
A seesaw at the George St playground in Dunedin is out of action because of a broken spring.
BBC files for dismissal
BBC files for dismissal
The BBC will take legal steps to have United States President Donald Trump’s $US10 billion ($NZ17.3b) defamation lawsuit over a Panorama programme edit dismissed