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One dead, three in hospital after Hamilton stabbing

One dead, three in hospital after Hamilton stabbing

Neighbours believe a child has died, another is seriously injured and their mother has been stabbed in an incident in Hamilton overnight.

'Tragic day': Officer dies after hit by 'speeding' car

An officer who died from injuries after being hit by a car in Nelson early on New Year's Day is being remembered as an outstanding member of the force and "a beautiful soul".

Festival defends charging for breath tests

The Rhythm and Vines festival. Photo: Rhythm and Vines

Festival defends charging for breath tests

Rhythm and Vines organisers are defending a $5 fee for optional pre-driving breath testing.

Christchurch celebrations off

Christchurch City Council has cancelled its New Year's Eve celebrations owing to wet weather.

New Year honours 2025: the national list

The complete list of New Year honours recipients.

Govt to give out vaping kits to help smokers quit

Invercargill’s Youth Council wants the CBD’s smoke-free zone to be expanded. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Govt to give out vaping kits to help smokers quit

The government will be supplying vaping starter kits to stop-smoking services around the country next week to help adults quit.

Snorkeller dies at popular Northland beach

Whangaruru is a popular location on Northland's east coast. Photo: Getty Images

Snorkeller dies at popular Northland beach

A person has died after being found unresponsive in the water at a popular beach in Northland.

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High costs blamed for canning of events

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High costs blamed for canning of events

The cost of living, bureaucracy and changing tastes are the biggest culprits for a spate of sporting and entertainment event cancellations this and next year, event organisers say.

Watch: Car crashes down highway bank

Watch: Car crashes down Canterbury highway bank

Two motorists were lucky to walk away from a dramatic crash down a bank on State Highway 73 in Canterbury.

Four youths still on roof of justice facility

Four young people remain on the roof of a South Auckland youth justice facility after a group climbed up on Monday evening.

Cook Strait ferries cancelled due to rough seas

Cook Strait ferries cancelled due to rough seas

Several Cook Strait ferry sailings have been cancelled on New Year's Eve due to large swells and rough weather.

NZ 'on track' for lowest road toll in decade

NZ 'on track' for lowest road toll in decade

The AA says 2024 is looking like a historic year for road safety.

Call for mandatory child protection training for teachers

Advocates say compulsory child protection training for teachers would help reduce New Zealand's ...

Call for mandatory child protection training for teachers

Teachers are in prime position to notice signs of child abuse or have a child confide in them, but it is not mandatory for them to know how to respond or report it.

Couple 'lost everything' in house fire

Connor Littlejohn set up a Givealittle page to get his "parents back on their feet" after their...

Couple 'lost everything' in Christmas Day house fire

A fundraising page has been started for a Canterbury couple who lost their home in a devastating fire on Christmas Day.

Veteran TV3 news journalist Bob McNeil dies

Veteran TV3 news journalist Bob McNeil dies

Veteran Kiwi TV journalist Bob McNeil has died.

Tenant to pay landlord $50k after boyfriend smoked meth

Methamphetamine is the drug of choice for many in New Zealand, according to wastewater testing....

Tenant to pay landlord $50k after boyfriend smoked meth

A woman who says she was unaware her boyfriend was using methamphetamine in her apartment - and was assaulted by him when she found out and confronted him - has been told she must pay more than $50,000 to her former landlord.

Immigration border staff to strike on New Year's Eve

Immigration border staff to strike on New Year's Eve

Immigration border staff will begin strike action on New Year's Eve during the busy summer travel period, following the government's refusal to offer a pay rise.