Two die in central North Island crash
Updated 4.00 pm
Two people have died in a two-vehicle crash north of Mangaweka in the central North Island today, brings the holiday road toll to nine.
Dozens killed in South Korean plane crash
Dozens killed in South Korean plane crash
Updated 3.55 pm
At least 47 people are dead after an airliner carrying 181 people veered off the runway and erupted into a fireball as it slammed into a wall at South Korea's Muan International Airport.
Nurse stabbed during patient callout
Nurse stabbed during patient callout
A nurse has been hospitalised with stab wounds after attending a callout to a property in Rotorua.
Man dies after falling from roof of car
Man dies after falling from roof of car
It is believed a man has died in Napier after falling off a mattress on top of a station wagon.
McDonald's worker gets arm stuck in rubbish compactor
McDonald's worker gets arm stuck in rubbish compactor
A McDonald's worker has been hospitalised after getting their arm stuck in a rubbish compactor.
Shark that cleared Chch beach unlikely to linger
Shark that cleared Chch beach unlikely to linger
Lifeguards at a popular Christchurch beach are not expecting a shark that saw the water cleared on Saturday afternoon to have lingered.
Number of lithium-ion battery fires double in four years
Number of lithium-ion battery fires double in four years
Fire and Emergency are warning people to be mindful of the products they purchase over the summer period with lithium batteries after the number of fires has doubled in four years.
Putin apologises after downing of passenger plane
Putin apologises after downing of passenger plane
Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologised to Azerbaijan's leader for what the Kremlin called a "tragic incident" over Russia in which an Azerbaijan Airlines plane...
Northland crash brings holiday road toll to seven
Northland crash brings holiday road toll to seven
One person has died in a two-vehicle crash in the Far North, police say, bringing the holiday road toll to seven.
WHO 'appalled' as Israel detains Gaza medics
WHO 'appalled' as Israel detains Gaza medics
Israeli forces have detained more than 240 Palestinians, including dozens of medical staff and the director of a north Gaza hospital they raided.
Maga-Musk rift developing over immigration
Maga-Musk rift developing over immigration
Elon Musk has vowed to go to "war" to defend a visa program for foreign tech workers amid a dispute between Donald Trump's longtime supporters and his recently acquired backers from the tech industry.
Sewage discharge causes stink ahead of Rhythm and Vines
Sewage discharge causes stink ahead of Rhythm and Vines
Thousands of people descending on Gisborne for the Rhythm and Vines festival have been warned to steer clear of waterways and beaches due to health risks.
Lucky Dunedin Powerball player wins $4.3 million
Lucky Dunedin Powerball player wins $4.3 million
A lucky Powerball player from Dunedin will be ending 2024 as a multi-millionaire after winning $4.3 million with Powerball First Division in Saturday night's Lotto draw.
Father of Nia's killers on trial for abuse of toddler
Father of Nia's killers on trial for abuse of toddler
William Curtis, the father of the two brothers who murdered Nia Glassie, will stand trial this week for abuse of the Rotorua toddler.
Motorcyclist crashes near Dunedin Airport
Motorcyclist crashes near Dunedin Airport
A motorcyclist had to have his bike towed after crashing into a ditch near Dunedin Airport.
Scaffolder paid $17,500 after insurance missed
Scaffolder paid $17,500 after insurance missed
A scaffolder has been paid out $17,500 by his former financial adviser when it was discovered he did not have the accident insurance in place that he thought he did.
Marokopa missing: Reward higher than search costs
Marokopa missing: Reward higher than search costs
Police in Waikato have offered more in reward money earlier this year than they have spent in their search for missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his children.
Driver charged with attempted murder after hitting cyclist
Driver charged with attempted murder after hitting cyclist
A man is due to appear in Porirua District Court on Saturday, charged with attempted murder after a cyclist was hit by a car in Kāpiti.
Israeli forces raid Gaza hospital
Israeli forces raid Gaza hospital
Israeli forces have raided one of three medical facilities on the northern edge of Gaza, ordering dozens of patients and hundreds of others to evacuate and leaving part of the site on fire.
Govt coy on police plans for 'at risk' children
Govt coy on police plans for 'at risk' children
Police want 'at risk' children as young as nine to be targeted for social investment to prevent them becoming criminals.