Act minister remains hands-on out on the farm
2026 is election year and parties are already jockeying for position.
Thousands of unwanted pressies for sale
Thousands of unwanted presents up for sale
More than 4500 unwanted Christmas gifts had already been listed for sale online by 8.30am on Boxing Day, according to Trade Me.
Police dog recovering after fall in scalding water
Police dog recovering after fall in scalding water
A police dog seriously injured after falling into scalding geothermal water is finally getting to enjoy retirement after months of recovery - just in time for Christmas.
Increase in tracking devices in abusive partner stalking: experts
Increase in tracking devices in abusive partner stalking: experts
Domestic violence experts warn they are seeing an alarming increase in abusive partners stalking their exes using mini tracking devices and mobile phone apps.
Body found at Piha Beach
Body found at Piha Beach
A body has been found at Piha Beach after a police helicopter joined a search for a person swept away.
Rare dolphin sighted in NZ waters
Rare dolphin sighted in NZ waters
Sightings of a rare dolphin in the Bay of Islands in Northland have delighted marine scientists.
Firefighters call off planned strike
Firefighters call off planned strike
The Professional Firefighters' Union has decided to stop Boxing Day's one-hour strike that was meant to begin at noon.
One killed in house fire
One killed in house fire
One person died after a house fire in New Plymouth on the morning of Christmas Eve.
Rockfall causes crash on South Island highway
Rockfall causes crash on South Island highway
Rockfall has been causing disruption on the roads around Arthur's Pass between Canterbury and the West Coast.
Teen to appear in court after Christchurch arrest
Teen to appear in court after Christchurch arrest
A 19-year-old man is due to appear in court today after an alleged firearms incident in Christchurch yesterday evening.
'Strong' quake rocks lower North Island
'Strong' quake rocks lower North Island
A quake described by GeoNet as "strong" shook the lower North Island this morning.
King’s message of compassion
King’s message of compassion
King Charles delivered a message about journeying into the past to find values of compassion and reconciliation in his Christmas Day address.
Two injured in stabbing, police say
Two injured in stabbing, police say
Two people are injured following a stabbing in Ngaruawahia, north of Hamilton, late on Christmas Eve, police say.
Two hurt after plane crash in Coromandel
Two hurt after plane crash in Coromandel
A small plane has crashed into a house in the holiday hotspot of Pauanui on the Coromandel Peninsula on Christmas Day.
Police reopen investigation into damaged headstone
Police reopen investigation into damaged headstone
Police are reopening an investigation into the repeated damage to a headstone at Rakaia Cemetery in Canterbury.
Boris the missing cat home for Christmas
Boris the missing cat home for Christmas
Boris the black cat has made it home for Christmas, after 10 months on the loose.
'Deeply unfair': Nurse's autistic son may be deported
'Deeply unfair': Nurse's autistic son may be deported
A Nelson nurse says he is living in fear as he tries to stop the deportation of his autistic child.
Manawanui sinking: Call for UK's role to be considered
Manawanui sinking: Call for UK's role to be considered
A NZ law professor is calling for the UK's role to be considered when it comes to compensation for villagers impacted by the sinking of the Manawanui.
Boy left swimming for his life as rescue delayed by police
Boy left swimming for his life as rescue delayed by police
A boy with no lifejacket spent an hour swimming away from his burning boat on Lake Taupō while rescue helicopter calls were delayed by police.
Person dies in Christmas Eve fire
Person dies in Christmas Eve fire
One person has died after a house fire in New Plymouth early on Christmas Eve.