One person injured after explosion on steam train
One person has been seriously injured after an explosion in the engine compartment of a steam train at Glenbrook Vintage Railway in Auckland.
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Tenants busted after posting video of dog's birthday
Tenants busted after posting video of dog's birthday
Terry Tata and Natashia Wilson told their landlords they only owned cats.
NZ First announce proposal to overhaul energy sector
NZ First announce proposal to overhaul energy sector
During his state of nation speech, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters addressed his party's new proposal to split up energy gentailers.
From operating NZ's best country hotel to liquidation
From operating NZ's best country hotel to liquidation
The company which was operating the Commercial Hotel in Omakau when it closed its doors in late 2023 has been placed in liquidation.
Truck driver killed in crash
Truck driver killed in crash
A truck driver has died after a crash in Cardrona Ski Field Rd, police have confirmed.
Vigilante flies to NZ to expose alleged sex predator
Vigilante flies to NZ to expose alleged sex predator
Police have launched an investigation after a man was allegedly caught sending inappropriate photos and a video to a 13-year-old girl. However, the girl was actually a Canadian man who specialises in uncovering men who target young people.
'Just went haywire': Wife died after man lost control of car
'Just went haywire': Wife died after man lost control of car
A day out to go and watch a football game turned to devastation for a family after a man lost control of his car, fishtailed and crashed into a tree, killing his wife.
McSkimming claims leaks put him in 'worst possible light'
McSkimming claims leaks put him in 'worst possible light'
Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming claimed leaking of information about police investigations into him had been intended to "portray me in the worst possible light".
US flags surround Luxon's office in protest
US flags surround Luxon's office in protest
Pictures of President Donald Trump and US flags have been plastered on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's electorate office.
NZ fuel supply okay but 'things could get worse' - PM
NZ fuel supply okay but 'things could get worse' - PM
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealand has "sufficient fuel supplies" as the war in the Middle East continues, but "things could get worse before they get better".
Huge uncertainty around petrol prices - AA
Huge uncertainty around NZ petrol prices after gas field strike - AA
The Automobile Association warns Israel's attack on the world's largest natural gasfield overnight will drive the price of oil and petrol in NZ up even further.
Chopper called to serious crash on skifield road
Chopper called to serious crash on skifield road
Emergency services including a rescue helicopter have been called to the scene of a serious crash near Wānaka.
Body found in search for missing man
Body found in search for missing man
Police searching for a man who fell overboard in Lake Manapouri recovered a body on Thursday morning.
Westport could lose only air service
Westport could lose only air service
Westport will lose its only air service in May unless the government rescues it.
Kiwi in Dubai describes lack of help in chaos
Kiwi in Dubai describes lack of help in chaos
A New Zealand citizen living in Dubai has described constant missile activity, shortages and a lack of clear information.
Two brutal killings decades apart
Two brutal murders and a mental health system that 'failed everybody'
Leslie Parr was spiralling. It had been 27 years since he had killed his ex-partner and his mental health was rapidly declining.
Dementia patient died in rest home after bedroom assault
Dementia patient died in rest home after bedroom assault
A 99-year-old dementia patient died after being assaulted in his rest home bedroom by another resident suffering from dementia, a coroner has found.
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Business already hit by flight cuts, regional leader says
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Business already hit by flight cuts, regional leader says
Businesses are already feeling the pinch from Air New Zealand’s latest cuts to flights, and the ongoing impact to regional connectivity is becoming ‘‘significant’’, a Dunedin business leader says.
Big gig promoters accused of holding govt to ransom
Big gig promoters accused of holding govt to ransom
Concert promoters have been accused of holding the government to ransom over funding for big events while home grown talent is left out.
Cheese recalled after Listeria concerns
Cheese recalled after Listeria concerns
A batch of cheese from Goodfood Group Limited is being recalled because of the possible presence of Listeria bacteria.