Cook Islands back down from passport proposal
The Cook Islands has backed down from its controversial passport proposal after New Zealand warned it was "willing to punish Cook Islanders", its prime minister, Mark Brown, says.
Parachutist entangled in powerlines
Parachutist entangled in powerlines
A sky diver is unhurt after becoming entangled with powerlines on Green Road in Parakai, north of Auckland.
'Career' musician accused of domestic violence
'Career' musician accused of domestic violence
A "career" musician accused of multiple accounts of domestic violence against a former partner is facing trial.
Alleged chopper robber sacks lawyer and makes speech from dock
Alleged chopper robber sacks lawyer and makes speech from dock
A man who allegedly stole critical equipment from a rescue chopper is now facing three more burglary charges and made an unusual court appearance today.
One serious after Mosgiel crash as speeding car runs stop sign
One serious after Mosgiel crash as speeding car runs stop sign
A person was seriously hurt when two young men returning from the pub smashed into another car in Mosgiel before one of them tried to fight bystanders, police said
Te Whatu Ora boss Margie Apa resigns
Te Whatu Ora boss Margie Apa resigns
Health New Zealand's embattled chief executive Fepulea'i Margie Apa has resigned - four months ahead of her contract coming to an end - with the "mutual agreement of the Health Commissioner.
Wanted pair busted driving on wrong side of road
Wanted pair busted driving on wrong side of road
A pair of very conspicuous alleged criminals on the run were caught after parking up in the middle of the street and driving off on the wrong side of the road.
No support for Canterbury anniversary event
No support for Canterbury anniversary event
Christchurch City Council and iwi will not support a large-scale celebration of Canterbury’s 175th anniversary later this year.
Masked attackers chase man into medical clinic
Masked attackers chase man into medical clinic
Police are investigating an alleged assault in Christchurch in which a man was chased into a 24-hour medical clinic by a group of masked attackers.
Teacher who tried to send teenage boys sexually explicit videos avoids jail
Teacher who tried to send teenage boys sexually explicit videos avoids jail
A teacher who sent videos of himself masturbating to people he believed to be teenage boys turned himself in to the police after being caught by an ex-student.
Pedestrian killed on motorway hit by three cars that didn't stop: police
Pedestrian killed on motorway hit by three cars that didn't stop: police
Police say a man who died on the Southwestern motorway on Friday morning was struck by three vehicles, none of which stopped.
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ACC pleased injury claims appear down
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ACC pleased injury claims appear down
ACC is giving tentative praise for the declining number of injuries caused by outdoor activities so far this season.
Star power completes southern celebrations
Star power completes southern celebrations
The South’s official Waitangi Day commemorations, held in Queenstown this year, featured performances, political discussion, food and — in a very Queenstown move — some Hollywood star power.
Lack of cover for slip damage leaves ‘no option’
Lack of cover for slip damage leaves ‘no option’
The calendar on Krystal Brens’ fridge still shows the month of October, 2024.
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Blackout during rodeo ‘no worries’ for young cowboy on winning streak
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Blackout during rodeo ‘no worries’ for young cowboy on winning streak
An Oamaru cowboy is one of the few 9-year-olds who could tell you what you see while lying under a bucking steer.
Photos: Waitangi Day celebrations
Photos: Waitangi Day celebrations
Waitangi Day was marked by celebrations around the country including in Queenstown, Dunedin and Waitangi itself.
Heading in
Heading in
Jumping into the Harbour Basin, in Wharf St, Dunedin, yesterday are Samuel Geary (left) and Leo Campbell, both 12.
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‘Destructive’ waves hit round the world rower
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Support crew awaits details from circumnavigator after ‘destructive’ waves
After being hit by violent storms with "massive" and "destructive" waves that capsized his boat 15 times, Fedor Konyukhov’s support crew are waiting with concern to hear if he needs rescuing.
Waka turnout feature of Waitangi Day
Waka turnout feature of Waitangi Day
Thousands of people - and a number of waka - gathered for commemorations to celebrate Waitangi Day today.
Trump order seeks to ban trans women from female sports
Trump order seeks to ban trans women from female sports
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order attempting to exclude transgender girls and women from female sports, a directive that supporters say will restore fairness but...