Oamaru bid for landmark status ‘progressing well’
A bid to give the Oamaru historic town centre and its harbour National Historic Landmark status — in the same league as the Treaty of Waitangi Grounds — is "progressing well".
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Building starts on NZ's largest solar farm
Building starts on NZ's largest solar farm
Construction has begun on a $300 million solar farm by Christchurch Airport.
Former political figure found guilty of indecent assault
Former political figure found guilty of indecent assault
A prominent former political figure has been found guilty on eight charges of indecent assault dating back to the 1990s.
Three dead after multiple vehicle crash on Auckland highway
Three dead after multiple vehicle crash on Auckland highway
Three people have died and three others are seriously injured following a crash involving a truck and three vehicles in Auckland, police have confirmed.
Generators allowed to lower lakes to combat electricity shortage
Generators allowed to lower lakes to combat electricity shortage
Electricity generators will be allowed to lower lake levels and access stored water to reduce the threat of possible electricity shortages.
Neighbour baffled after 'kind grandfather' shot dead
Neighbour baffled after 'kind grandfather' shot dead
A neighbour of a man fatally shot in Auckland says he he was known as a "kind grandfather".
Electric Avenue festival now a two-day affair
Electric Avenue festival now a two-day affair
New Zealand's biggest one-day music festival will be a two-day affair in Christchurch next year, organisers say.
Warrior Shaun Johnson to retire from NRL
Warrior Shaun Johnson to retire from NRL
NZ Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson, who has played for 14 seasons in the NRL, is to retire at the end of this season.
Rollout of bowel cancer screening programme stalls
Rollout of bowel cancer screening programme stalls
By Rachel Helyer DonaldsonThe rollout of a national bowel cancer screening programme appears to have stalled - much to the concern of a support charity.
Wintry blast set to batter South Island
Wintry blast set to batter South Island
A wintry blast is heading the South's way, bringing heavy snow, rain and possibly strong winds.
Broadcaster reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Broadcaster reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Former news presenter Joanna Paul-Robie has revealed she is dying of cancer while attending a Matariki ceremony.
First debate: Biden stumbles early, Trump fires out falsehoods
First debate: Biden stumbles early, Trump fires out falsehoods
Democratic President Joe Biden had a shaky start, while Republican rival Donald Trump rattled off attacks that included numerous falsehoods, as the two oldest presidential candidates ever clashed in the first debate.
500,000 Kiwis without access to safe drinking water
500,000 Kiwis without access to safe drinking water
Nearly half a million New Zealanders don't have access to safe drinking water, it has been revealed.
Scott Barrett new All Blacks captain
New era: Scott Barrett named All Blacks captain
Head coach Scott Robertson has named Scott Barrett as captain for Tests against England and Fiji and included five uncapped players in his first All Blacks squad.
Cancer drugs promise: $604m extra for Pharmac
Cancer drugs promise: $604m extra for Pharmac
The coalition government has confirmed $604 million over four years in extra funding for Pharmac to cover "up to 54" new medicines including 26 cancer treatments.
Catherine make first appearance since diagnosis
Catherine make first appearance since diagnosis
The Princess of Wales has made her first public appearance this year as she undergoes treatment for cancer.
Kiwibank facing court after overcharging customers
Kiwibank facing court after overcharging customers
Kiwibank is facing criminal charges after overcharging customers $7 million.
Lifeline for some First Home Grants
Lifeline for some First Home Grants
By Susan Edmunds Kainga Ora says it will provide exemptions to a group of first-home buyers to allow them to access the First Home Grant, despite the coalition government's decision to...
Victoria bird flu outbreak spreads
Thousands of hens culled as Victoria bird flu outbreak spreads
Tens of thousands of hens will be culled, threatening the supply of eggs in shops as a deadly bird flu strain spreads to a third Victorian poultry farm.
Israel plays down Hamas move on Gaza ceasefire
Israel plays down Hamas move on Gaza ceasefire
Israel is playing down the likelihood of a ceasefire in Gaza after Hamas said it had accepted a proposal from mediators, even as residents fled the city of Rafah in fear of an Israeli assault.