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Key safety system off in helicopter during collision

A large portion of the destroyed fuselage of American Airlines flight 5342 is lifted from the...

Key safety system off in helicopter during collision

A key safety system was turned off on the US Army helicopter that collided with an American Airlines AAL.O regional jet last week near Washington's Reagan Airport,&nbsp...

Judge accuses Trump of ignoring rule of law

Judge accuses Trump of ignoring rule of law

A federal judge in Seattle accused Donald Trump of ignoring the rule of law for political and personal gain.

Cook Islands backs down from passport proposal

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown, left, and New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister and Deputy...

Cook Islands backs 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

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

Helicopters Otago senior paramedic Shayne Henry (left) and chief executive Graeme Gale were livid...

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

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

Margie Apa Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

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

Christopher Godley, the great great grandson of Canterbury founder John Robert Godley, addresses...

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

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

The man appeared in New Plymouth District Court on Wednesday. Photo / Tara Shaskey

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

A screenshot showing where the crash occurred earlier today. Photo: X / NZ Transport...

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

Hollywood star Jason Momoa takes a selfie with a local performer during the official Waitangi Day...

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’

Dunedin woman Krystal Brens is taking on massive debt in an effort to make her Clyde Hill...

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

Oamaru cowboy Codee Cleaver takes first place in the junior steer-ride at the Outram Rodeo...

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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

Ivy Sim, 11, Manaia Copa, 12, and Sofia Quintero Hood, 11, of Arrowtown, attend Waitangi Day...

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

Russian adventurer Fedor Konyukhov pilots his rowing boat 'Akros'. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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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.

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