Migrant who bought sex services from 13yo fights to stay in NZ
A migrant worker who arranged for sex services through an online escort site with a girl he believed was 19, but who was actually 13, has been ordered to leave NZ.
PM's office rules out change to nuclear-free status
PM's office rules out change to nuclear-free status
The Prime Minister's office is ruling out any changes to the country's nuclear-free status, saying the policy has not changed, and it will not.
Chain Hills tunnel
Chain Hills tunnel
It is quite hard to find good photos of the Chain Hills tunnel on line.
Fuel stocks remain within expectations, MBIE says
Fuel stocks remain within expectations, MBIE says
New Zealand's fuel stocks have dipped slightly, latest data shows, while the first shipment of diesel to be stored at the refurbished Marsden Point tanks is on its way.
'Well-involved' house fire in Mosgiel
'Well-involved' house fire in Mosgiel
The occupants of a house that went on fire in Mosgiel this afternoon are all accounted for after the blaze.
One Nation surges ahead of Labor in latest poll
One Nation surges ahead of Labor in latest poll
One Nation has eclipsed Labor to become the most popular political party in Australia, according to a new poll.
More than 200 injured, one dead in chaotic PSG celebrations
More than 200 injured, one dead in chaotic PSG celebrations
More than 200 people were injured and one person died in Paris following Paris Saint-Germain's second consecutive Champions League win.
Kāinga Ora tenant evicted after antisocial behaviour posted to social media
Kāinga Ora tenant evicted after antisocial behaviour posted to social media
Jasmine Hanham filmed herself harassing her neighbours and then posted it to social media platform TikTok.
'Absolutely gutting': Five killed in overnight crashes
'Absolutely gutting': Five killed in overnight crashes
Five people were killed in road accidents overnight but a man reported missing after a triple-fatal crash in the North Island has been located by police.
Zelenskyy to push for peace before winter
Zelenskyy to push for peace before winter
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said he wants to press on with talks on securing peace with Russia before the onset of winter to take account of Kyiv's improved strategic position.
Israel troops to move further into Lebanon
Israel troops to move further into Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group.
Karla Cardno's killer likely to live unrecognised after release
Karla Cardno's killer likely to live unrecognised after release
If the man who has spent more than 35 years in jail for one of New Zealand's most notorious crimes is released from prison he will likely live unrecognised, according to a new ruling from the Parole Board.
At least 55 dead in Myanmar explosion
At least 55 dead in Myanmar explosion
At least 55 people were reportedly killed in a blast in Myanmar's Kaung Tat village, which a rebel army said was caused by the accidental explosion of material stored for use in mining.
Southern King's Birthday honours 2026
Southern King's Birthday honours 2026
A range of southern people were included in this year's King's Birthday honours, which were unveiled this morning.
Top of South Island urged to prepare for flooding
Top of South Island urged to prepare for flooding
MetService is urging those in Golden Bay, Nelson, and the entire Northland region to prepare for potential flooding.
Canterbury farmer 'Clever Dave' died changing tractor tyre
Canterbury farmer 'Clever Dave' died changing tractor tyre
Farmer David Fairclough regularly changed his own tractor tyres. So when one was flat earlier this year, "Clever Dave" as he was known to friends and family, got to work.
Athletes, artists and academics recognised in King's Birthday Honours
Athletes, artists and academics recognised in King's Birthday Honours
One-hundred and seventy-eight New Zealanders have been awarded for their services to Aotearoa in the King's Birthday Honours list including athletes, educators and former police officers.
Award’s meaning ‘hard to put into words’ for cricketer
Award’s meaning ‘hard to put into words’ for cricketer
New Zealand cricketing great Suzie Bates has shone at the top of the White Ferns order for decades.
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Competitions tap into dancing talent
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Competitions tap into dancing talent
Dunedin loves to tap in time to the music.
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GP cut puts lives at risk: advocate
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GP cut puts lives at risk: advocate
The decision to cut the only GP working in Dunedin specialising in drug harm reduction has left a vulnerable community in serious danger, an advocate says.