More evacuations in Gaza city, US blocks ceasefire call
Israel ordered residents out of parts of Khan Younis in Gaza and pounded the length of the enclave, after the US used a veto to shield its ally from a demand for a ceasefire.
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Man killed in quad bike crash near Timaru
Man killed in quad bike crash near Timaru
One person had died after a quad bike crash north of Timaru.
Smokefree rowback: NZ reputation now 'pretty tarnished'
Smokefree rowback: NZ reputation now 'pretty tarnished'
A public health academic says the way international experts are being so vocal about NZ's rowback on smokefree legislation is "very embarrassing" and has tarnished our reputation.
US airline lands in Christchurch in non-stop first
US airline lands in Christchurch in non-stop first
The United States is now just one flight away from the South Island.
Man accused of theft while driver given CPR
Man accused of theft while driver given CPR
Tauranga police have arrested a person who allegedly stole a woman’s purse and bank cards while her husband was being resuscitated on the side of the road.
$500 payout after waterfront spot given to someone else
$500 payout after waterfront spot given to someone else
A furious couple has been paid $500 after a holiday park gave their waterfront spot to another family.
Actor Ryan O'Neal dies
Actor Ryan O'Neal dies
Actor Ryan O'Neal, the 1970s Hollywood heartthrob best known for his Oscar-nominated performance in Love Story, has died. He was 82.
Ireland farewells Shane MacGowan
Ireland farewells Shane MacGowan singing Christmas classic
Ireland has farewelled Shane MacGowan with renditions of The Pogues' Christmas anthem Fairytale of New York in the streets and at a joyous funeral marking the singer's colourful life.
Govt eyes different funding models to build new hospitals
Govt eyes different funding models to build new hospitals
The government says it will be considering different funding models to build new hospitals.
Lost revenue blamed on mysterious Google caller
Lost revenue blamed on mysterious Google caller
The owners of a Dunedin cafe say they have lost significant business due to the carelessness of a mysterious caller claiming to work for Google.
Strong quake rattles North Canterbury area
Strong quake rattles North Canterbury area
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake has hit near Culverden in North Canterbury this morning.
The festive season welcomed
The festive season welcomed
Santa Claus atop his sleigh was the highlight for those attending the Kaiapoi Toyota Santa Parade and Carnival last Saturday.
Anger over dog locked in car
Anger over dog locked in car
A dog owner confronted about his pet being locked in a hot car threatened to 'bash heads in'.
Mayor races deputy in flying fox battle
Mayor races deputy in flying fox battle
Liz McMillan won by a nose in a flying fox battle.
Karamea helicopter pilot rejects finding
Karamea helicopter crash: Pilot rejects finding that Robinson broke up midair due to error
An investigation has ruled the likely cause of a chopper crash on the West Coast was the tail rotor spinning dangerously fast, causing the back of the helicopter to break up.
Wild weather bears down on Canterbury
Orange wind warning as wild weather bears down on Canterbury
An Orange strong wind warning is in place for parts of Canterbury from Saturday afternoon with northwesterly gusts of up to 120km/h expected.
Counting down to the National Summer Games
Counting down to the National Summer Games in Christchurch
Canterbury Special Olympics athletes and coaches can’t wait for the National Summer Games to take over Christchurch.
Finance minister warns of Interislander ferry cost blowout
Finance minister warns of Interislander ferry cost blowout
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she has already met twice with KiwiRail bosses over a "major cost blowout" in the project to replace the Interislander ferries.
Pair found guilty of murder in Blackmoore trial
Pair found guilty of murdering Christchurch mum Angela Blackmoore
Two people have been found guilty of murdering Christchurch mother Angela Blackmoore 28 years ago.
Yanfei Bao murder accused in court
Man accused of killing Yanfei Bao in court again
The man charged with the kidnapping and murder of Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao has made another appearance in the High Court.