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Electrocuted orchard worker's death an 'accident'

Transpower issued a warning notice on Friday morning saying there was a risk of insufficient...

Electrocuted orchard worker's death an 'accident'

An orchard worker who was electrocuted while operating a cherry picker had received multiple warnings from his colleague about overhead power lines in the moments before his death.

'Suspicious package' found at Air Force base

The RNZAF Woodbourne Airbase near Blenheim. Photo: RNZ / Tracy Neal

'Suspicious package' found at Air Force base

Cordons are in place at the Royal New Zealand Air Force base in Woodbourne, near Blenheim, after a suspicious package was found.

Harlow in the fight of her young life

Within 24 hours, a family had their lives turned upside down.

ODT Odds On: Back on track for this week

Well the stir up worked and a much better result from our tipsters for ODT Odds On, brought to you by the little Sports bar that could, the Baaa.

One in six New Zealanders disabled - survey

There has been a "measurable drop" in disability parking abuse since higher fines were introduced...

One in six New Zealanders disabled - survey

One in six New Zealanders are disabled - but the rate is significantly higher for the rainbow population and Māori, Stats NZ data has revealed.

Fatal shooting in waterfront park

Police are at the scene of the Whangārei shooting and cordons are in place. Photo: RNZ

Fatal shooting in waterfront park

A person is dead and a second has been left with life-threatening injuries after a shooting at a Whangārei waterfront park.

Labour calls for Seymour sacking over school lunches

A small box of teriyaki chicken was part of the lunch for students from Kelston Boys' High School...

Labour calls for Seymour sacking over school lunches

Associate Education Minister David Seymour should be sacked for delivering a revised school lunch programme that is a shambles, Labour says.

Woman gives birth on flight - passengers

Air NZ customers who have flights booked to New Caledonia can apply for a full refund. Photo: RNZ

Woman gives birth on flight - passengers

A woman has given birth on an Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to New Plymouth, RNZ understands.

Accused 'seemed to want to fight': witness

Flowers where Enere Taana-McLaren (inset) was fatally stabbed at the Dunedin Bus Hub in Great...

Accused 'seemed to want to fight': witness

A witness to the prelude to a fatal stabbing in Dunedin’s bus hub says the 14-year-old accused of murder appeared adamant he wanted to fight.

'Incoherent' yelling woman startles students in their flat

A stranger who broke into a Dunedin flat began banging on doors and yelling another woman’s name in the middle of the night, police say.

'Clearly unlawful': Teacher massaged primary schoolgirls’ feet

Matthew Sue in the Wellington District Court for sentencing on a charge of indecent assault on a...

'Clearly unlawful': Teacher massaged primary schoolgirls’ feet

A NZ primary school teacher who stroked and massaged two schoolgirls’ feet in an empty, locked classroom has been sentenced.

Four-year parliamentary term Bill announced

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photo: RNZ

Four-year parliamentary term Bill announced

Any change will have to go to a referendum first, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says

Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor dies at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg. Photo: Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty Images

Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor dies at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, an American actor known for her roles in the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has died. She was 39.

Time lag questioned in Chinese live-firing alert

Defence Minister Richard Marles. Photo: Getty Images

Time lag questioned in Chinese live-firing alert

The time it took to alert Australia's military to Chinese live-fire drills at sea has been downplayed by Defence Minister Richard Marles.

'Cult' members jailed for gambling with child's life

Convinced God would heal her, Elizabeth Struhs' parents were encouraged by a church group to gamble with the 8-year-old's life and withhold her medication.

Schoolboy driver flees Dunedin police at speed

Schoolboy driver flees Dunedin police at speed

A teenage driver with an expired warrant and registration will now have to pay a bigger fine after he fled from Dunedin police.

Schools slash lunch orders as meals go uneaten

Hundreds of school lunches sent out under the new system are being left uneaten. Photo: RNZ

Schools slash lunch orders as meals go uneaten

Two big Auckland schools are slashing the number of free lunches they are receiving under the govt's new system because students aren't eating them.

Pope shows further improvement, kidney issue 'resolved'

A woman prays for the Pope at a service in St Peter's Square. Photo: Reuters

Pope shows further improvement, kidney issue 'resolved'

The Pope has shown a "further, slight improvement" in his medical condition, the Vatican says, in a sign of progress as the 88-year-old battles double pneumonia.

China activity in Tasman a 'failure' in relationship: Peters

Talks between Winston Peters and Wang Yi in Beijing. Photo: Supplied / NZ Embassy in Beijing

China activity in Tasman a 'failure' in relationship: Peters

A lack of a sufficient warning from China about its live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman has been labelled a failure in the NZ-China relationship by Foreign Minister Winston Peters.

Police Association slams beefed-up citizen arrest powers

Police Association president Chris Cahill describes the reforms as risky and unnecessary. Photo: RNZ

Police Association slams beefed-up citizen arrest powers

The union for police has slammed beefed-up citizen arrest powers proposed by the government, saying they are highly risky and could have unintended consequences.

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