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Queenstown rider wins Horse of the Year title

Luca Swale, from Arrowtown, and her 8 year old horse Innuendo II (Ruby), have just returned from a month in the North Island successfully competing at the Horse of the Year Show in Hastings and...

Te Pāti Māori MPs refuse to attend hearing over haka protest

Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipa-Clarke was among those to perform a haka at Parliament after...

Te Pāti Māori MPs refuse to attend hearing over haka protest

The Privileges Committee hearing was set after concerns were raised about the MPs' conduct during the first reading of the controversial Treaty Principles Bill.

Astronauts back on Earth testing trouble capsule

Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spent nine months in space after problems with Boeing's faulty...

Astronauts back on Earth testing trouble capsule

After nine months in space, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are readjusting to Earth life with dog walks and family time and testing the capsule that stranded them.

Myanmar quake: Signs of life in skyscraper, death toll tops 2000

Flattened buildings and one damaged following the quake on March 28 in Mandalay region,&nbsp...

Myanmar quake: Signs of life in skyscraper, death toll tops 2000

Signs of life have been detected in the ruins of a skyscraper in Bangkok and people have been freed from collapsed buildings in Myanmar after a strong in Southeast Asia.

The Thorn Birds star Richard Chamberlain dies

Richard Chamberlain was a versatile actor who won four Emmy Awards. Photo: Reuters

The Thorn Birds star Richard Chamberlain dies

Richard Chamberlain, the Emmy-nominated actor and 1960s heartthrob who rocketed to fame in TV medical drama Dr Kildare and starred in the mini-series Shogun and The Thorn Birds has died. He was 90.

Second person poisoned by toxic algae near Ashburton

A second person has been poisoned by the toxic algae in Lake Hood. Photo: Supplied/LDR

Second person poisoned by toxic algae near Ashburton

A second person has been poisoned by the toxic algae in Lake Hood near Ashburton.

Atmospheric river to drench parts of South Island

An incoming atmospheric river has prompted alerts for parts of the South Island, where some areas could be looking at a month's worth of rain in 48 hours.

Yellow submarines, moose and royalty come out for April 1

If you were fooled this morning — relax, you were not the only one.

Watch: Iconic Dunedin Sound venue torn down

Iconic Dunedin Sound venue 'rubble by end of day'

Work is under way to demolish one of the Dunedin Sound’s iconic venues.

Compulsory Shakespeare proposed for senior students

The draft Year 7-13 English curriculum proposes compulsory Shakespeare for senior secondary school students and spelling and keyboard lessons for children at intermediate schools.

Local motorcyclists raise funds for charity

From L-R Richard Kennedy from Oamaru, Keith Turner from Roxburgh and Jamie Addison from Milton...

Local motorcyclists raise funds for charity

The Deep South Ride of Respect charity ride, held in conjunction with ANZAC Day each year, was once again organised and run by the Patriots Defence Force Motorcycle club.

'Loud bangs' heard before two found dead in Wellington

Police at the scene in Wellington this morning. Photo: RNZ

'Loud bangs' heard before two found dead in Wellington

Two people have been found dead at a home in the Wellington suburb of Roseneath.

Reimagining ‘Requiem’, memories of Erebus disaster

Voices NZ, Reimagining Mozart. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Reimagining ‘Requiem’, memories of Erebus disaster

Patrons filled St Paul’s Cathedral for Reimagining Mozart (2023), Robert Wiremu’s unique hour-long choral piece commissioned for Voices NZ Chamber Choir and chamber ensemble.

Teen girl found at homeless camp 'had knife' and lashed out at police

Teen girl found at homeless camp 'had knife' and lashed out at police

A teenage girl found with intoxicated adults at Dunedin's homeless tent camp late last night allegedly lashed out at police and damaged a patrol car.

Le Pen convicted of embezzlement in 'seismic' ruling

The French court's ruling is a catastrophic setback for Marine Le Pen's political ambitions....

Le Pen convicted of embezzlement in 'seismic' ruling

A court has barred French far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running in the 2027 presidential election after she was convicted of embezzlement.

Prominent Dunedin man on sex charges keeps identity hidden

The identity of a prominent Dunedin man accused of rape and five sexual violation charges will remain under wraps – for now.

Days of rain on way for sodden Aussie states

Remnants of an ex-cyclone are set to bring more wet weather to a sodden Queensland, triggering fears flooding could worsen.

Stranger accused of abducting and raping woman

Stranger accused of abducting and raping drunk woman

A young intoxicated woman says she was followed home and sexually assaulted by a stranger after hitting her head during a night out with friends in Christchurch.

'Hard to say' why kea numbers on rise

A kea spotted in front of Aoraki/Mt Cook. Photo: Getty Images

'Hard to say' why kea numbers on rise

Keas are growing in numbers in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park.

Coalition holds slim lead in latest poll

Coalition holds slim lead in latest poll

The new RNZ-Reid Research Poll shows the political race has tightened since the election, but the coalition parties are still clinging on to a slim lead.

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