Kiwi pilot rescues couple after spotting SOS
A Kiwi pilot who rescued a couple in Queensland near crocodile infested water after spotting a giant SOS sign from the air says it was an emotional day.
New era starts in Syria as the world watches
New era starts in Syria as the world watches
The rebels face a monumental task of rebuilding and running Syria after a war that left hundreds of thousands dead, cities pounded to dust and an economy hollowed by global sanctions.
Poll shows surge in support for Te Pāti Māori
Poll shows surge in support for Te Pāti Māori
Te Pāti Māori has seen the biggest movement in the latest 1News-Verian political poll, gaining three points and overtaking New Zealand First.
Abuse victim facing $75k bill for smashed teeth
Abuse victim facing $75k bill for smashed teeth
Warning: graphic content. A woman who had almost all of her teeth broken in a series of attacks by a former partner says her mouth is going to kill her.
2024 set to be hottest year on record
2024 set to be hottest year on record
This year will be the world's warmest since records began, with extraordinarily high temperatures expected to persist into at least the first few months of 2025, EU scientists say.
Woman injured after tourism hot spot blasts
Woman injured after tourism hot spot blasts
Underground explosions that rocked an Australian tourism hot spot could have been "catastrophic", with authorities saying it is a miracle there were no serious injuries.
Rapper Jay-Z accused of raping 13-year-old
Rapper Jay-Z accused of raping 13-year-old
An amended lawsuit filed in federal court alleges that rap mogul Jay-Z raped a 13-year-old girl along with Sean "Diddy" Combs during a party in 2000.
Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire
Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire
Threats and violence against Jews will be probed by a special anti-Semitism taskforce after the firebombing of a synagogue in Australia drew widespread disgust and condemnation.
Commander says he was acting under orders
Commander says he was acting under orders
The commander of South Korea's special forces that stormed parliament last week has said he was ordered to block lawmakers from entering the chamber to prevent a vote to lift the emergency measure.
Trump calls for immediate Ukraine ceasefire
Trump calls for immediate Ukraine ceasefire
US President-elect Donald Trump has called for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end "the madness".
New venue 'not a student bar'
New venue 'not a student bar'
An entertainment venue to be housed in the former Captain Cook Hotel is "not a student bar", Dunedin's district licensing committee has heard.
Man abused passengers, threw scooter, peed on wall
Man abused passengers, threw scooter, peed on wall: Police
A man appeared in court today after allegedly abusing bus passengers, throwing a scooter and urinating in public in Dunedin.
Boat destroyed, flights disrupted as winds batter Wellington
Boat destroyed, flights disrupted as winds batter Wellington
A boat has been reduced to a scattering of debris after it broke free of its moorings in rough conditions in Wellington Harbour on Sunday night.
King's High School 2024 junior prizegiving
King's High School 2024 junior prizegiving
Students were recognised for their achievements in the 2024 King's High School junior prizegiving.
Late-night sheep chase leads to warning
Late-night sheep chase leads to warning
A man and three teenagers received a warning from police after allegedly entering an Allanton paddock for late-night sheep chase.
More Aussies homeless as housing crisis worsens
More Aussies homeless as housing crisis worsens
Homelessness looms for more employed Australians than ever as the housing crisis worsens across the country.
Govt targets: More than half behind
Govt targets: More than half behind
More than half the government's key targets are behind track or at risk of not being met, the latest progress update shows.
Brothers tasered after attack on cops at checkpoint
Brothers tasered after attack on cops at checkpoint
Two brothers were tasered during a violent altercation with police in Green Island which ended with three officers being taken to hospital.
Tributes flow after riding instructor found dead
Tributes flow after Canterbury riding instructor found dead
Tributes have been made for a Canterbury horse riding instructor who was found dead on Sunday.
Fire contained after evacuations overnight
Fire in rural Canterbury contained after evacuations overnight
A fire which which caused evacuations in rural Canterbury overnight has been contained, but crews remain on the alert for flare-ups today.