Lotto 2451
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
Greens ask PM to condemn 'racist, xenophobic' comments
Greens ask PM to condemn 'racist, xenophobic' comments
The Green Party is asking the speaker of the house and prime minister to reprimand government ministers over comments made about migrants.
Warning over Facebook Marketplace deals
Warning over Facebook Marketplace deals after violent robberies
People are being warned to take extra care before meeting up with strangers to exchange money or items after a spate of violent assaults and thefts.
No sign of person missing at Piha Beach
No sign of person missing at Piha Beach
Surf Life Saving New Zealand says a swimmer who went missing after getting into trouble at Piha Beach yesterday is yet to be found.
'Remarkable' young Christchurch man dies in Canada
'Remarkable' young Christchurch man dies in Canada
A young Christchurch man has died in Canada after a "sudden medical incident" at his workplace.
Cyclist killed in hit-and-run, police believe
Cyclist killed in hit-and-run, police believe
A resident in a Far North town has described seeing a "pool of blood" on the road after what police believe was a hit-and-run.
More GPs turning away patients
More GPs turning away patients
More general practices are closing their books, with over a third of doctors turning away new patients last year. In Southland, the Gore Health Centre has been running a waitlist since October.
Faster highway speed limits from today
Faster highway speed limits from today
Thirty-eight sections of the state highway network will have higher speed limits, in a move the govt believes is safe. Changes to another 49 sections of highway, including the Milford Road, are being considered.
Ukrainian ambassador calls for more NZ aid
Ukrainian ambassador calls for more NZ aid
Ukraine is asking for more help in its fight against Russia, saying it is a global war with significance for New Zealand.
Strong quake jolts lower North Island
Strong quake jolts lower North Island
A strong 5.3 earthquake has rocked the lower North Island, centred 10km east of Eketāhuna in the Tararua district.
Nicola Willis echoes push for more mining
Nicola Willis echoes push for more mining
Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has joined the government voices urging more mining, but the opposition says it is a smokescreen for digging up fossil fuels.
What the world is saying about Ardern film
What the world is saying about Ardern film
A new documentary about former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's time at the helm has been released to mixed reviews from around the world.
Glad to be there to help woman on fire: friend
Glad to be there to help woman on fire: friend
A friend who was with a New Zealander when she was allegedly set on fire by her former partner in Australia is glad she was able to be there with her friend.
Plan to cut police executive
Plan to cut police executive
New police commissioner Richard Chambers wants to reduce the size of the police executive and is proposing to cut 17 roles in total.
Mackenzie District mayor reveals battle with cancer
Mackenzie District mayor reveals battle with cancer
Anne Munro was diagnosed shortly before Christmas and will be stepping away from public duties as she undergoes treatment.
Octopus hit and kicked across beach
Octopus hit and kicked across beach
MPI is investigating after a video of a teen hitting and kicking a live octopus on a Bay of Plenty beach has emerged.
Friend was with NZ woman set on fire in Brisbane
Friend was with NZ woman set on fire in Brisbane
A friend who was with a New Zealander when she was allegedly set on fire by her ex-partner in Australia says is glad she was able to be there with her friend.
Homeowner blindsided by tree cost-cutting
Homeowner blindsided by tree cost-cutting
The local council says it will no longer help a Canterbury woman maintain a huge California Redwood tree towering over her property.
PM hints National could campaign on asset sales
PM hints National could campaign on asset sales
The Prime Minister has hinted National will campaign on asset sales next year, saying an election win in 2026 would be the mandate he needed to push ahead with asset sales next term.
Kiribati pushes back over no-show at meetings
Kiribati pushes back over no-show at meetings
Kiribati President Taneti Maamau was unable to meet NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters because he had "a pre-planned and significant historical event", a Cabinet minister in Kiribati says.