Former Race Relations Conciliator Wally Hirsh dies
Wally Hirsh, who was brought up in Milton and became New Zealand's fourth race relations conciliator, has died aged 88.
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Two critically hurt in Canterbury crash
Two critically hurt in Canterbury crash
Two people have reportedly been critically injured in a two-vehicle crash in rural Canterbury.
Teen found safe after amber alert issued
Teen found safe after amber alert issued
Updated 12.35 pm
A teenager who was missing in Omaha, north of Auckland, has been found, thanks to members of the public.
China defends Covid-19 data-sharing
China defends Covid-19 data-sharing
China says it has shared the most Covid-19 data and research results in the international community, after the World Health Organization repeated its call for more information and access.
One dead, four hurt after Manawatū crash
One dead, four hurt after Manawatū crash
One person is dead and several people are injured after a crash near Bunnythorpe in Manawatū.
Child killed in Hamilton stabbing incident
Child killed in Hamilton stabbing incident
Updated 12.20 pm
Neighbours believe a child has died, another is seriously injured and a woman has been stabbed in an assault in the Hamilton suburb of Fairfield overnight.
Officers critically hurt after car rammed
Officers critically hurt after car rammed in Nelson
Updated 12.10 pm
Two police officers are critically injured after their car was rammed by another vehicle in Nelson overnight.
Festival defends charging for breath tests
Festival defends charging for breath tests
Rhythm and Vines organisers are defending a $5 fee for optional pre-driving breath testing.
The world welcomes 2025
Slideshow: The world welcomes 2025
Countries around the world are delighting millions of people with spectacular fireworks displays and light shows as they celebrate bringing in the New Year.
Snorkeller dies at popular Northland beach
Snorkeller dies at popular Northland beach
A person has died after being found unresponsive in the water at a popular beach in Northland.
Christchurch celebrations off
Christchurch celebrations off
Christchurch City Council has cancelled its New Year's Eve celebrations owing to wet weather.
Arrest warrant issued for impeached South Korean President
Arrest warrant issued for impeached South Korean President
A South Korean court has approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been impeached and suspended from power over his decision to impose martial law.
Dunedin turns out to celebrate New Year's Eve
Dunedin turns out to celebrate New Year's Eve
Dunedin revellers young and old have flocked to the Octagon for the city's main New Year's Eve celebrations.
Watch: Car crashes down highway bank
Watch: Car crashes down Canterbury highway bank
Two motorists were lucky to walk away from a dramatic crash down a bank on State Highway 73 in Canterbury.
Four youths still on roof of justice facility
Four youths still on roof of justice facility
Four young people remain on the roof of a South Auckland youth justice facility after a group climbed up on Monday evening.
Govt to give out vaping kits to help smokers quit
Govt to give out vaping kits to help smokers quit
The government will be supplying vaping starter kits to stop-smoking services around the country next week to help adults quit.
South Korea orders airline safety probe after deadly crash
South Korea orders airline safety probe after deadly crash
South Korea's acting President has ordered an emergency safety inspection of the country's entire airline operation after the deadliest air disaster on the country's soil.
'Mind-boggling': Dunedin $4.3m Lotto win claimed
'Mind-boggling': Dunedin $4.3m Lotto win claimed
A Dunedin couple say they are still in a state of disbelief after winning $4,333,333 in Saturday’s Lotto draw.
Hogmanay cancelled in Edinburgh
Hogmanay cancelled in Edinburgh as bad weather bears down
Edinburgh's New Year "Hogmanay" celebrations, where revellers gather in the Scottish capital for street parties and fireworks, have been cancelled due to bad weather
Cook Strait ferries cancelled due to rough seas
Cook Strait ferries cancelled due to rough seas
Several Cook Strait ferry sailings have been cancelled on New Year's Eve due to large swells and rough weather.