Victorians 'not through the worst' as bushfires rage
A statewide fire ban has been declared in Victoria as firefighters battle blazes that have scorched at least 115 buildings and more than 300,000 hectares of bush and farmland.
Firefighters concerned over rise in kitchen fires
Firefighters concerned over rise in kitchen fires
There are fears New Zealanders are becoming more complacent around fire safety at home, Fire and Emergency says.
Bluebridge cancels all Connemara sailings until Tuesday
Bluebridge cancels all Connemara sailings until Tuesday
Bluebridge has cancelled all of the Connemara sailings through to Tuesday.
Family battles ACC over claim acne drug gave teen severe OCD
Family battles ACC over claim acne drug gave teen severe OCD
Nine years ago, Harry was a typical teenager who started on a course of Isotretinoin to get rid of acne. It was a decision that his family claims has drastically and perhaps irreversibly altered his life forever.
Roads flooded, trees down in South as North swelters
Roads flooded, trees down in South as North swelters
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Strong winds around the South Island have brought down multiple trees and powerlines, causing road closures and travel delays.
Escort used ruse to steal thousands from clients’ accounts
Escort used ruse to steal thousands from clients’ accounts
A woman working as an escort used a ruse to gain access to clients’ phones, then transferred thousands of dollars out of their bank accounts.
Armed police arrest three after Dunedin manhunt
Armed police arrest three after Dunedin manhunt
Armed police who swooped on a Dunedin house are believed to have arrested fugitive Caleb Lynn who was at the centre of a city-wide manhunt.
Teen’s journey from pack-rape to finding justice and healing
Teen’s journey from pack-rape to finding justice and healing
During a time when life should have centred on having fun with friends and making plans for the future, one teen girl instead shouldered the weight of sexual trauma and the justice system.
Fishing at Cairnmuir
Fishing at Cairnmuir
Landon and Cooper Matthews from Ahipara with grandad Jim Lynn from Cromwell out fishing at Cairnmuir.
Homicide inquiry after man fatally shot
Homicide inquiry after man fatally shot
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in the south Auckland suburb of Manurewa.
Two dead and one missing in water incidents
Two dead and one missing in water incidents
Two people have died and a swimmer is missing in water incidents across the country on Saturday.
Trump says US must 'own' Greenland 'whether they like it or not'
Trump says US must 'own' Greenland 'whether they like it or not'
The US needs to own Greenland to prevent Russia or China from occupying it in the future, President Donald Trump says.
ICE killing: Agent's cellphone video shared by White House
ICE killing: Agent's cellphone video shared by White House
The White House has reposted a video taken from the cellphone of the US Immigration officer who fatally shot a Minnesota woman in her car this week, adding to the documentation of an incident that has sparked days of nationwide protests.
Towns destroyed as bushfires rage in Victoria
Towns destroyed as bushfires rage in Victoria
An unknown number of homes and properties have been destroyed in Victoria's escalating bushfire crisis, amid a state of disaster declaration.
Pod of whales restrands at Farewell Spit
Pod of whales restrands at Farewell Spit
The pod of 15 beached whales which were refloated at Farewell Spit, has restranded overnight.
Body found in Christchurch's red zone
Body found in Christchurch's red zone
Police are investigating after a body was found in Christchurch's red zone.
Dozens dead in crackdown on Iran protests
Dozens dead in crackdown on Iran protests
Iran is largely cut off from the outside world after authorities blacked out the internet to curb growing unrest, and video shows buildings aflame in anti-government protests raging in cities across the country.
Manage My Health data could be used to breach bank accounts
Manage My Health data could be used to breach bank accounts
An information technology expert warns the Manage My Health data breach may make victims vulnerable to bank account theft.
Extreme heat, heavy rain and strong wind all in mix for South
Extreme heat, heavy rain and strong wind all in mix for South
Parts of the South Island are set to swelter today, but some regions are also bracing for heavy wind and rain throughout the weekend.
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An enthusiast for more than Dunedin
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An enthusiast for more than Dunedin
An enthusiast — for motorcycles, underwater hockey, wine tasting and for his city — former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich has been remembered for his energy and presence.