Te Pāti Māori MPs refuse to attend hearing over haka protest
The Privileges Committee hearing was set after concerns were raised about the MPs' conduct during the first reading of the controversial Treaty Principles Bill.
Astronauts back on Earth testing trouble capsule
Astronauts back on Earth testing trouble capsule
After nine months in space, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are readjusting to Earth life with dog walks and family time and testing the capsule that stranded them.
Myanmar quake: Signs of life in skyscraper, death toll tops 2000
Myanmar quake: Signs of life in skyscraper, death toll tops 2000
Signs of life have been detected in the ruins of a skyscraper in Bangkok and people have been freed from collapsed buildings in Myanmar after a strong in Southeast Asia.
The Thorn Birds star Richard Chamberlain dies
The Thorn Birds star Richard Chamberlain dies
Richard Chamberlain, the Emmy-nominated actor and 1960s heartthrob who rocketed to fame in TV medical drama Dr Kildare and starred in the mini-series Shogun and The Thorn Birds has died. He was 90.
Second person poisoned by toxic algae near Ashburton
Second person poisoned by toxic algae near Ashburton
A second person has been poisoned by the toxic algae in Lake Hood near Ashburton.
Atmospheric river to drench parts of South Island
Atmospheric river to drench parts of South Island
An incoming atmospheric river has prompted alerts for parts of the South Island, where some areas could be looking at a month's worth of rain in 48 hours.
Yellow submarines, moose and royalty come out for April 1
Yellow submarines, moose and royalty come out for April 1
If you were fooled this morning — relax, you were not the only one.
Watch: Iconic Dunedin Sound venue torn down
Iconic Dunedin Sound venue 'rubble by end of day'
Work is under way to demolish one of the Dunedin Sound’s iconic venues.
Compulsory Shakespeare proposed for senior students
Compulsory Shakespeare proposed for senior students
The draft Year 7-13 English curriculum proposes compulsory Shakespeare for senior secondary school students and spelling and keyboard lessons for children at intermediate schools.
Local motorcyclists raise funds for charity
Local motorcyclists raise funds for charity
The Deep South Ride of Respect charity ride, held in conjunction with ANZAC Day each year, was once again organised and run by the Patriots Defence Force Motorcycle club.
'Loud bangs' heard before two found dead in Wellington
'Loud bangs' heard before two found dead in Wellington
Updated 2.40 pm
Two people have been found dead at a home in the Wellington suburb of Roseneath.
Reimagining ‘Requiem’, memories of Erebus disaster
Reimagining ‘Requiem’, memories of Erebus disaster
Patrons filled St Paul’s Cathedral for Reimagining Mozart (2023), Robert Wiremu’s unique hour-long choral piece commissioned for Voices NZ Chamber Choir and chamber ensemble.
Teen girl found at homeless camp 'had knife' and lashed out at police
Teen girl found at homeless camp 'had knife' and lashed out at police
A teenage girl found with intoxicated adults at Dunedin's homeless tent camp late last night allegedly lashed out at police and damaged a patrol car.
Le Pen convicted of embezzlement in 'seismic' ruling
Le Pen convicted of embezzlement in 'seismic' ruling
A court has barred French far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running in the 2027 presidential election after she was convicted of embezzlement.
Prominent Dunedin man on sex charges keeps identity hidden
Prominent Dunedin man on sex charges keeps identity hidden
The identity of a prominent Dunedin man accused of rape and five sexual violation charges will remain under wraps – for now.
Days of rain on way for sodden Aussie states
Days of rain on way for sodden Aussie states
Remnants of an ex-cyclone are set to bring more wet weather to a sodden Queensland, triggering fears flooding could worsen.
Stranger accused of abducting and raping woman
Stranger accused of abducting and raping drunk woman
A young intoxicated woman says she was followed home and sexually assaulted by a stranger after hitting her head during a night out with friends in Christchurch.
'Hard to say' why kea numbers on rise
'Hard to say' why kea numbers on rise
Keas are growing in numbers in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park.
Coalition holds slim lead in latest poll
Coalition holds slim lead in latest poll
The new RNZ-Reid Research Poll shows the political race has tightened since the election, but the coalition parties are still clinging on to a slim lead.
Pedestrian killed outside Canterbury pie shop
Pedestrian killed outside Canterbury pie shop
Updated 3.00 pm
A person has died after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the road outside a well-known Canterbury pie shop.