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Gaza running out of specialised food to save malnourished children

Crowds gather to receive food in Gaza City. Photo: Getty Images

Gaza running out of specialised food to save malnourished children

Gaza is on the brink of running out of the specialised therapeutic food needed to save the lives of severely malnourished children, United Nations and humanitarian agencies say.

'I thought he might die': partner's fear during attack on man

Brendon Lee Varu unleashed a barrage of punches during a fight at Te Rapa Tavern, Hamilton, last...

'I thought he might die': partner's fear during attack on man

A man who had been at the pub with family and friends to take part in a pool competition was “brutally” beaten by another patron.

Torrential rain forces 19,000 to evacuate

Morning mist during rainfall over the Great Wall of China in Chengde, Hebei Province of China,...

Torrential rain forces 19,000 to evacuate

Storms in northern China have poured nearly a year's rainfall on Baoding, an industrial city on the doorstep of the capital Beijing.

Wind, rain on way for parts of country next week

A week of wild weather comes amid warnings that marine heatwave conditions currently enveloping...

Wind, rain on way for parts of country next week

Most of the country can look forward to a fine weekend, but more unsettled weather is forecast for next week.

US 'will sell so much' beef to Australia after relaxed restrictions: Trump

US President Donald Trump speaks in Washington DC earlier this week. Photo: Getty Images

US 'will sell so much' beef to Australia after relaxed restrictions: Trump

The United States will sell "so much" beef to Australia, US President Donald Trump said today after Canberra relaxed import restrictions.

Child restrained, thrown at drawers after fighting sibling

Child restrained, thrown at drawers after fighting sibling

A child who was fighting with his younger brother was sent to his room and held down on his bed by two adults, then twice thrown against a set of drawers by another.

Less than half of recent nursing graduates employed by Health NZ

Reducing staff leave balances benefits an organisation's balance sheet - Health NZ is expected to...

Less than half of recent nursing graduates employed by Health NZ

Nursing students and recent graduates say they are being "failed" by Health NZ, which has employed just 45% of mid-year graduates.

Growing awareness of climate crisis

This fungi-inspired pavilion as part of the new Carbon Garden at Kew, a permanent installation...

Growing awareness of climate crisis

A new garden at Kew showcases carbon's importance in sustaining life and how plants can help combat the climate crisis.

Government to strengthen election 'treating' offences

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photo: RNZ

Government to strengthen election 'treating' offences

The government is moving to strengthen the offence of treating, by creating a buffer zone around polling stations where free food, drink and entertainment is banned.

French plan to recognise Palestinian state

French President Emmanuel Macron. Photo: Reuters

French plan to recognise Palestinian state

France intends to recognise a Palestinian state in September at the UN General Assembly, President Emmanuel Macron says, in hopes of bringing peace to the region.

New era as official portrait of Aaron Hawkins unveiled

The official photographic portrait of former Mayor Aaron Hawkins was unveiled today.

New era as official portrait of Aaron Hawkins unveiled

The official portrait of former Dunedin mayor Aaron Hawkins has landed.

Cost of living possible reason for rise in house fires: Fenz

An 11-year-old boy and his mother died in a house fire in Manapouri in July last year. Photo:...

Cost of living possible reason for rise in house fires: Fenz

Fire and Emergency (FENZ) says the cost of living could be to blame for the highest number of house fire fatalities in a decade.

Passport redesign: English to re-appear above te reo Māori

Prior to 2021, English appeared above te reo Māori on the New Zealand passport. Photo: Getty...

Passport redesign: English to re-appear above te reo Māori

The move reflects the government's commitment to using English first, Internal Affairs Minister Brook van Velden says.

Seymour's 'dropkick' voters comment unhelpful: minister

The changes are primarily being made to improve the timeliness of the official vote count, and so...

Seymour's 'dropkick' voters comment unhelpful: minister

The Justice Minister says comments made by the Deputy PM - calling voters who enrol late "dropkicks" - are "unhelpful", as changes to voter enrolment are rolled out.

Drink-driver pepper-sprayed during escape bid

Drink-driver pepper-sprayed during escape bid

A Dunedin man was pepper-sprayed and bitten by a police dog after kicking off during a routine traffic stop.

Watch: NZ man drunkenly assaulted airline crew on flight

Officers boarded the plane once it landed at Melbourne Aircraft and removed the passenger, who...

Watch: NZ man drunkenly assaulted airline crew on flight

A New Zealand man has been sentenced for drunkenly assaulting two airline crew on a flight from Perth to Auckland.

Cyclist serious after Christchurch hit-and-run

Cyclist serious after Christchurch hit-and-run

A cyclist was taken to hospital in a serious condition after a hit-and-run in Christchurch on Wednesday morning.

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies

The bleach-blond, mahogany-tanned behemoth became the face of professional wrestling in the 1980s...

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies

Hulk Hogan, the US sports and entertainment star who made professional wrestling a global phenomenon, has died. He was 71.

Emergency text used to find missing 79-year-old

Beryl was found by a member of the public. Photo: NZ Police

Emergency text used to find missing 79-year-old

A 79-year-old Christchurch woman reported missing has been found safe and well by a member of the public after police sent an emergency alert text.

Hardest frost of year bites

A mallard duck gets a surprise as it tries to land on the frozen pond at the Dunedin Botanic...

Hardest frost of year bites

Icy conditions around Dunedin left at least one duck dazed and confused yesterday.

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