Roofs lifted as tornado strikes near Whakatāne
Fire and Emergency are responding to reports that several homes have been damaged by a tornado in the Bay of Plenty .
Meth-addled man steals $15k firearms collection
Meth-addled man steals $15k firearms collection
A man was in the grips of a methamphetamine addiction when he broke into a relative's home and stole their firearms collection worth nearly $15,000.
Thousands of teens to lose Jobseeker benefit
Thousands of teens to lose Jobseeker benefit
Parents earning more than $65,000 must support their 18-19-year-old children, with the government tightening eligibility for Jobseeker benefits.
Israel accused of mistreating Greta Thunberg
Israel accused of mistreating Greta Thunberg
Activists detained by Israel for taking part in a flotilla seeking to deliver aid to Gaza allege that Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg was mistreated during her detention.
One seriously hurt in central city crash
One seriously hurt in central city crash
A person is in a serious condition following a car crash in central Dunedin this morning.
Kiwis detained in Israel get consular support
Kiwis detained in Israel get consular support
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed a consular partner has been in contact with the New Zealanders detained in Israel.
Unexplained Christchurch death a 'perplexing case'
Unexplained Christchurch death a 'perplexing case'
Police say the unexplained death of a man in Christchurch is a "perplexing case", as they appeal for information from the public.
One dead, four injured in Bay of Plenty crash
One dead, four injured in Bay of Plenty crash
One person has died and four others are injured after a crash in the Bay of Plenty this morning.
Dozens killed in Gaza despite Trump's call to halt bombing
Dozens killed in Gaza despite Trump's call to halt bombing
Dozens were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza on Saturday, local health officials said, despite a demand from US President Donald Trump for Israel to stop the bombing.
One seriously hurt in Christchurch assault
One seriously hurt in Christchurch assault
A person has been hospitalised after a serious assault in Christchurch yesterday evening.
Te Pāti Māori MP named as one of the world's 'most influential rising stars'
Te Pāti Māori MP named as one of the world's 'most influential rising stars'
Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke has been recognised by Time magazine as one of "the world's most influential rising stars".
Police investigating sudden death in Christchurch
Police investigating sudden death in Christchurch
Christchurch police are investigating a sudden death in the central suburb of Beckenham.
NZ modern slavery victims estimated at 8000: report
NZ modern slavery victims estimated at 8000: report
An anti-trafficking expert says the idea that only 31 people are trafficked each year in New Zealand is very unlikely, given that an estimate puts modern slavery here at 8000 victims.
NZ international sportsman fined, disqualified for drink driving
NZ international sportsman fined, disqualified for drink driving
An international Kiwi sportsman was caught drink-driving after he strayed from his usual course of paying for a ride after a night’s drinking.
Protest urges Israeli sanctions, Palestinian statehood
Protest urges Israeli sanctions, Palestinian statehood
About 1000 people have marched from Wellington's Pukeahu War Memorial Park in the pouring rain, calling for the government to sanction Israel and recognise Palestinian statehood.
Paid parking trial on way for tourist hotspots
Paid parking trial to start soon at South Island tourist spots
The Department of Conservation expects to make $1 million from a paid car parking trial at two South Island tourist hotspots this summer.
Govt lowers free screening age for bowel cancer
Govt lowers free screening age for bowel cancer
The age for free bowel screening will drop for people in Auckland, Northland, and the South Island from Monday.
Man cleared of link to accused cop killer as search ramps up
Man cleared of link to accused cop killer as search ramps up
A man has been cleared of links to the hunt for Aussie fugitive Dezi Freeman as authorities ramp up the search for the accused police killer.
Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to jail
Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to jail
Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs has been sentenced to more than four years in prison over his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
Hamas agrees to release hostages but seeks changes to peace plan
Hamas agrees to release hostages but seeks changes to peace plan
Hamas said it would agree to some aspects of Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza war, including releasing hostages, but that it would seek negotiations over many of its other terms.