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Panic in Pakistan as India vows to cut off water supply

A man navigates a boat in the water next to the dry riverbed of the Indus River in Hyderabad,...

Panic in Pakistan as India vows to cut off water supply

For the first time, India has suspended the World Bank-mediated Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 that ensures water for 80% of Pakistani farms, sparking major concerns.

Locals uneasy after spate of gang crimes in Wairoa

Police want to hear about any suspicious activity at the scene. Photo: RNZ

Locals uneasy after spate of gang crimes in Wairoa

There's a sense of unease in Wairoa after two private properties were shot at by gangs in the past 10 days.

Brother sexually violated younger sister

Brother sexually violated younger sister

A teenage girl was sexually violated by her older brother after he plied her with drugs and alcohol during a Christmas trip to his home in Nelson.

Supreme Court rejects rapist's 'sexsomnia' appeal

The hearing was held today in the Supreme Court. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Supreme Court rejects rapist's 'sexsomnia' appeal

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal brought by a rapist who claimed he had sex unknowingly with his victim while he was asleep at his Christchurch flat.

Health NZ 'deeply disappointed' strike to go ahead

Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

Health NZ 'deeply disappointed' strike to go ahead

Last-ditch mediation between Health NZ and the senior doctors' union has failed to avert an unprecedented 24-hour strike.

Wild week of weather ahead for most of NZ

A wild week of weather is on the way for much of the country, but the South looks set to skip the worst of it. Further north, Canterbury could see some snow.

Fatal medical event closes Christchurch recreation complex

Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Fatal medical event closes Christchurch recreation complex

A Christchurch swimming pool complex has been closed this morning after emergency services responded to a serious medical event.

Workplace death leaves 'enormous hole' for family

Michael Sherry died in a workplace accident at Scott Technology last week. Photo: Supplied

Workplace death leaves 'enormous hole' for family

A Dunedin father who died in a workplace accident last week has been remembered as a "family man" and a friend to all who met him.

Govt announces self-certification for building projects

Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk. Photo: RNZ

Govt announces self-certification for building projects

The government has announced a new scheme to accelerate building projects with self-certification and inspection targets.

Youths take joyride in allegedly stolen vehicles

Youths take joyride in allegedly stolen vehicles

A pair of youths were out on an afternoon joyride in two allegedly stolen vehicles when they were caught by police.

Truck flipped into paddock after night out: police

Truck flipped into paddock after night out: police

A man on his way home from a night out drinking flipped his truck into a paddock after losing control on a sharp corner, police say.

Police applicants begin training despite failed tests

Police applicants begin training despite failed tests

Police are investigating after three applicants who failed physical testing were still admitted for training.

Well-known Christchurch man dies in crash

Well-known Christchurch man dies in crash

A successful Canterbury property developer and residents' advocate was killed in a car crash on Sunday morning.

Huge numbers visit Pope's tomb

Cardinals stand in front of the tomb of Pope Francis during the Homage of the College of...

Huge numbers visit Pope's tomb

Tens of thousands of people streamed past the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, packing the Roman basilica where he had chosen to be buried in a break...

US makes push for peace deal

US makes push for peace deal

Top officials in US President Donald Trump's administration pressed Russia and Ukraine to make headway on a peace deal.

North Korea confirms deployment of soldiers to Russia

North Korea has confirmed the deployment of soldiers to Russia for the first time. Photo: Getty...

North Korea confirms deployment of soldiers to Russia

North Korea confirmed for the first time today that it has sent troops to fight for Russia in the war with Ukraine.

Police warned over shifting information to cloud

Police reviewed more than 6000 records. Photo: RNZ

Police warned over shifting information to cloud

Police have been warned that shifting their information to the cloud could have "severe detrimental impacts" if they are not careful.

Coronial inquest to examine murder that had a 'high degree of brutality'

Juliana Bonilla-Herrera told friends Joseph Brider was watching her and she felt threatened and...

Coronial inquest to examine murder that had a 'high degree of brutality'

A coronial inquest will examine how a convicted rapist was released on parole and managed in the Christchurch community before murdering a woman 10 weeks after release.

Honour to attend Pope's funeral: Luxon

New Zealand's Ambassador to the Holy See Tara Morton with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon inside...

Honour to attend Pope's funeral: Luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said it was a "great honour" to represent New Zealand at Pope Francis' funeral.

Murder charge laid after SUV rams crowd in Vancouver

Police officers work at the scene, the morning after a vehicle was driven into a crowd at a...

Murder charge laid after SUV rams crowd in Vancouver

A 30-year-old Vancouver man has been charged with murder after at least 11 people were killed and dozens injured when he rammed an SUV through a crowd at a Filipino community festival

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