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Jeju airline, operator searched over fatal crash

The wreckage of the Jeju Air aircraft that went off the runway and crashed into a concrete...

Jeju airline, operator searched over fatal crash

South Korean police have raided Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport as they investigate a crash that killed 179 people in the worst aviation disaster on the country's soil.

Woman falls to death after multiple emergency calls

A woman has fallen to her death after dangling from the balcony of an apartment in Australia, leaving a man in custody as investigators examine the scene, their relationship and multiple emergency calls.

Road toll climbs after cyclist dies

A cyclist has died after colliding with a car in Waikato.

Man charged with murder after baby's death

Police investigations into the incident are continuing. Photo: RNZ

Man charged with murder after baby's death in Hamilton

A man has been charged with murder after the death of a baby in the Hamilton suburb of Fairfield on Wednesday.

16 rescued as most dangerous month begins

16 rescued as most dangerous month begins

Surf Life Saving rescued 16 people on the first day of the year, marking the start of what they call the most dangerous month in the water.

Officer stable, scene of killing blessed

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers (2L), Nelson Mayor Nick Smith (2R) and Police Minister Mark...

Ramsay in stable condition as scene blessed

A Nelson police officer is in a stable condition as iwi blessed the the site of the New Year's Day incident which claimed the life of his colleague.

Another Dunedin store hit by smash and grab

One of the smashed windows at Cash Converters in South Dunedin this morning. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

Another Dunedin store hit by smash and grab

Police are investigating another smash and grab incident at a Dunedin store.

Aussie airline crew attacked amid NY partying in Fiji

Fiji police are investigating incidents involving two Virgin Australia crew who are allegedly the victims of rape and theft in Nadi early on New Year's Day.

Dame Tariana Turia suffers stroke

Te Pāti Māori co-founder and former government minister Dame Tariana Turia has suffered a stroke, her iwi said.

Advocates question vaping plan

In Australia, nicotine vapes have been classified as "prescription medicines" since October 2021....

Advocates question vaping plan

The government's plan for smokers to swap their cigarettes for free vapes in a bid to quit smoking has come under fire from respiratory advocates.

Gunman dies after killing 10 in Montenegro

Police and security personnel near the scene of the shooting in Cetinje, Montenegro. Photo: Reuters

Gunman dies after killing 10 in Montenegro

A gunman who killed at least 10 people in a rampage on a small town in Montenegro has died from his injuries after attempting suicide, the country's interior minister says.

Inquiries continue into Hamilton homicide

Police at the scene in Hamilton yesterday. Photo: RNZ

Inquiries continue into Hamilton homicide

Police will be back at a house in the Hamilton suburb of Fairfield where neighbours say a child was killed in a New Year's homicide.

'Hellbent': 15 dead after truck ploughs into crowd

The truck swerved past makeshift barriers before ramming the crowd, authorities say.

'Hellbent': 15 dead after truck ploughs into crowd

The death toll has to risen to 15 after a US Army veteran swerved his pickup truck around makeshift barriers and ploughed into people in New Orleans' crowded French Quarter.

Couple ‘in fairyland’ after $4.3m Lotto win

The $4.3 million winning Powerball ticket was sold at Whitcoulls, in Dunedin. PHOTO: STEPHEN...

Couple ‘in fairyland’ after $4.3m Lotto win

A Dunedin couple say they are still in a state of disbelief after winning more than $4.3 million in Saturday’s Lotto draw.

Watch: Urban getaway for sea lion pair

Watch: Urban getaway for sea lion pair

A sea lion and her pup have taken up residence on the front lawn of a St Kilda property, several blocks from St Kilda Beach.

Driver facing murder charge over policewoman's death

Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming. Photo: supplied/NZ Police

Driver facing murder charge over policewoman's death

The disqualified driver of a car that fatally hit a Nelson officer on New Year's Day is facing multiple serious charges, as police appeal to the community and businesses for any video footage.

Lotto 2443

Results from last night's Lotto draw.

Animal rights group’s footage a ‘hit job’

A screen shot of the Peta video showing a shearer trying to turn over a sheep. IMAGE: PETA

Animal rights group’s footage a ‘hit job’

Federated Farmers has described undercover video footage by animal rights activists — including allegedly rough handling of sheep during shearing on an Otago farm — as a "disgraceful hit job".