Afghanistan quake impacts could be 'inter-generational'
Earthquakes that flattened villages in eastern Afghanistan this month destroyed homes and livestock, the only assets owned by most families, leaving survivors with almost nothing to...
Poland downs suspected Russian drones in airspace
Poland downs suspected Russian drones in airspace
Poland has shot down suspected Russian drones in its airspace with the backing of aircraft from its NATO allies.
New school subjects to have AI emphasis
New school subjects to have AI emphasis
The government has announced a number of new secondary school subjects and a new emphasis on artificial intelligence it says will help prepare young people for the jobs of the future.
Israel to continue pursuing Hamas leaders
Israel to continue pursuing Hamas leaders
If Israel failed to kill Hamas leaders in an airstrike on Qatar on Tuesday, it would succeed next time, the Israeli ambassador to the United States said.
Death toll rises to 14 in Bali floods
Death toll rises to 14 in Bali floods
The death toll from this week's floods on the Indonesian island of Bali has risen to 14 people from nine.
Police uncover cannabis operation with over $600k value
Police uncover cannabis operation with over $600k value
A Hawke's Bay police officer says they have uncovered one of the biggest cannabis growing operation he'd ever seen in the region.
Tom Phillips case details to stay secret
Tom Phillips case details to stay secret
Details related to the investigation into Tom Phillips and his family will remain secret for at least another week.
Taranaki polytech to axe 20% of its staff
Taranaki polytech to axe 20% of its staff
Taranaki's largest tertiary education provider is to axe 20% of its staff as part of an effort to make it financially viable.
Auckland air quality improving, inland water quality falling: report
Auckland air quality improving, inland water quality falling: report
Auckland's air quality is improving, but inland water quality is in decline.
Asian heritage projected to reach one-third of NZ population
Asian heritage projected to reach one-third of NZ population
Around one-third of New Zealand's population is likely to claim Asian heritage by 2048, according to Stats NZ.
Stuart Nash resigns over crude comment
'Deeply inappropriate': Ex-Labour MP Stuart Nash resigns over crude comment
Former Labour MP Stuart Nash has resigned from his job at recruitment agency Robert Walters, after a formal review was initiated by the company.
Boozed young man tries to fight bouncers and cops
Boozed young man tries to fight bouncers and cops
An intoxicated and aggressive young Dunedin man was locked up by police until he sobered up after trying to fight bar security.
Aussie teen charged over extremist material
Aussie teen charged over extremist material
A Brisbane teenager has been charged with terrorism offences after violent, extremist material was allegedly found during a police raid.
Burnt-out old Dunedin hospital for sale
Burnt-out old Dunedin hospital for sale
A derelict former Dunedin hospital is on the market, billed as a high-profile redevelopment opportunity.
New plan to reopen cathedral
Planned opening date for Christ Church Cathedral revealed
A new plan to rebuild Christ Church Cathedral in stages could see the landmark central city building reopened by the end of 2030.
Suspected Wakari arsonist caught on CCTV
Suspected Wakari arsonist caught on CCTV
Police are hunting a suspected arsonist who allegedly poured petrol on a car and set it on fire in Wakari last night.
'Very lucky': Couple narrowly avoid 100m drop after car rolls
'Very lucky': Couple narrowly avoid 100m drop after car rolls
A "very lucky" couple narrowly avoided a 100-metre drop after their vehicle rolled on a Banks Peninsula road at the weekend.
Child armed as police approached campsite
Child armed as police approached Tom Phillips' campsite
One of Tom Phillips' children was armed with a gun when police approached the camp where they were holed up, RNZ understands.
'Traumatised' family in bedside vigil for critically injured teenager
'Traumatised' family in bedside vigil for critically injured teenager
Over $40,000 has been raised on a Givealittle page set up to support the family of a critically injured teenager who fell off a roof in Dunedin's student quarter.
Last chance for Canterbury car wrecking yard
Last chance for Canterbury car wrecking yard
The operators of a Canterbury car wrecking yard have been given a final opportunity to clean up their property, four and a-half years after the first complaint was lodged.