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
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One person has been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition following a crash on Dunedin's Southern Motorway this afternoon.
'Much-loved' family pet mauled to death by other dog on walkway
'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 in Palmerston North, 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.
Support for Greens surges in latest poll
Support for Greens surges in latest poll
The Greens have received a surge of support in a new poll, with the party nudging the left bloc into a position to govern if an election was held today.
Heads could roll at Immigration NZ amid integrity probe
Heads could roll at Immigration NZ amid integrity probe
Officials at the country's immigration department could be sacked following accusations staff intentionally misled ministers and avoided Cabinet scrutiny.
$79m boost for aged residential care services
$79m boost for aged residential care services
The Minister of Health says a funding boost for aged residential care services will help older people who are waiting too long to get the care they need.
Mass food poisoning of students charge admitted
Mass food poisoning of students charge admitted
The University of Canterbury Students' Association has admitted responsibility for a food poisoning outbreak that made more than 100 students sick.
Missing woman's partner urged to break silence
Missing woman's partner urged to break silence
Police are renewing an urgent appeal over the whereabouts of missing Canterbury woman Rowena Walker who they believe is a victim of foul play.
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Expert 'very sceptical' as Israeli firm tests carbon removal off Dunedin coast
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Expert 'very sceptical' as Israeli firm tests carbon removal off Dunedin coast
An Israeli technology startup wants to tackle climate change — and 200km off the coast of Dunedin is ground zero.
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Fuel prices on their way down - slowly
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Fuel prices on their way down - slowly
Petrol prices are on the slide, but it will be a while before they drop to the level they were before the Middle East conflict blew up.