China considers building nuclear plant on Moon
China is considering building a nuclear plant on the Moon to power the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) it is planning with Russia, a presentation by a senior official showed on Wednesday.
Farm for sale after being in same family for 140 years
Farm for sale after being in same family for 140 years
One of the many heritage farming properties in Canterbury will soon be ending its 140-year family connection when it is sold.
Pope's body moved to St Peter's Basilica
Pope's body moved to St Peter's Basilica
The body of Pope Francis, laid out in an open coffin, was carried in a solemn procession from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City to St Peter's Basilica.
Name suppression lifted for woman involved in kidnapping
Name suppression lifted for woman involved in kidnapping
A woman involved in a 2018 kidnapping and murder can now be named seven years after the crime took place.
PSA, Health NZ settlement saves 200 roles
PSA, Health NZ settlement saves 200 roles
The Public Service Association (PSA) says a settlement with Health New Zealand (HNZ) over the agency's proposed restructure of its Data and Digital and Pacific Health teams has saved around 200...
Bridge closed on Hooker Valley Track
Bridge closed on Hooker Valley Track
A bridge on the Hooker Valley Track has been closed following heavy rainfall over Easter weekend.
Homicide may have been robbery gone wrong: police
Homicide may have been robbery gone wrong: police
More than a month after Abdul Nabizadah was killed, it can now be revealed he may have been the victim of a robbery gone wrong.
Guns, firearms seized after 'distressing' hunting incident: police
Guns, firearms seized after 'distressing' hunting incident: police
Canterbury police have arrested and charged two people following an illegal hunting incident which saw a firearm discharged within 40m of a house.
Olivia Podmore's mother 'shocked' by inquest findings
Olivia Podmore's mother 'shocked' by inquest findings
The mother of Olivia Podmore has told a coronial inquest she has been shocked by the information that has been revealed over the last six months of the protracted proceedings.
26 tourists killed in suspected militant attack
26 tourists killed in suspected militant attack
Twenty-six people were killed and 17 were injured when suspected militants opened fire at tourists in India's Jammu and Kashmir territory, police said.
Call for PM to step in over 'threat' to RNZ funding
Call for PM to step in over 'threat' to RNZ funding
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says it is time for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to step in after comments by his deputy Winston Peters about RNZ's funding.
'Faceless bullies': abusive comments solidified decision to not run again
'Faceless bullies': abusive comments solidified decision to not run again
Shane Epiha had already decided not to run for a third term on council, but the rising tide of online abuse has solidified his decision.
MPs object to lack of fairness, disregard for tikanga
MPs object to lack of fairness, disregard for tikanga
Te Pāti Māori MPs have again declined to attend a privileges hearing over their haka protest in Parliament, but this time have lodged a written submission in their absence.
House 'not fit for human occupation'
House 'not fit for human occupation'
A landlord given until the end of March to fix a Porirua property described as "not fit for human occupation".
Stricter rules urged for trees near power lines
Stricter rules urged for trees near power lines
Stricter rules are needed to encourage people to maintain trees near power poles, an electricity company lobby group says.
Peters defends gender bill in fiery interview
Peters defends gender bill in fiery interview
NZ First leader Winston Peters has defended his party's proposal to define "woman" in law when questioned over its enforcement.
Patient left with PTSD after GP fails to insert contraceptive
Patient left with PTSD after GP fails to insert contraceptive
A patient who became pregnant after a doctor failed to re-insert their contraceptive device wants ACC to do better when handling complex cases after being denied a claim for injury.
'Bright, adventurous' Dunedin seven-year-old killed in crash
'Bright, adventurous' Dunedin seven-year-old killed in crash
A "bright, loving, and adventurous" seven-year-old Dunedin boy has been named as the victim of a fatal crash in Owaka.
Major change of route for Northland Expressway
Major change of route for Northland Expressway
A replacement for State Highway 1 over Northland's notorious Brynderwyn Hills will be built just to the east of the current road.
Driver coasting in wrong lane 'caused serious Dunedin crash'
Driver coasting in wrong lane 'caused serious Dunedin crash'
A driver "coasting" his car down a steep Dunedin street in the wrong lane was critically injured after hitting another car, police say.