Woman dies after alleged assault in Waikato
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a woman died following an alleged assault in the Waikato town of Ngāruawāhia this afternoon.
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Spills after South Island's hydro lakes fill up
Spills after South Island's hydro lakes fill up
The South Island hydro lakes are currently so full that water is being spilt, less than four months since levels were at record lows.
Passenger injured, cars damaged in rough Cook Strait crossing
Passenger injured, cars damaged in rough Cook Strait crossing
An Interisland ferry passenger has been injured and cars have been damaged during a rough Cook Strait crossing this morning.
Central to swelter as conditions clear
Central to swelter as conditions clear
Much of the country can look forward to brighter skies this weekend, with temperatures into the 30s expected for Central Otago on Saturday.
Market flooded with townhouses
Market flooded with townhouses
Christchurch’s property market is being flooded with hundreds of new or near-new two-bedroom townhouses - and agents say there are far more for sale than there are buyers.
Police deal with gaggle of geese
Police deal with gaggle of geese
A large gaggle of Canada geese have sparked a police warning for motorists using an Auckland motorway.
Holiday road toll rises to four
Holiday road toll rises to four
One person has died and several others have been injured after a serious crash on State Highway 25 in Waikato.
Rāhui in place after man fleeing police goes missing
Rāhui in place after man fleeing police goes missing
A rāhui has been put in place for a man who jumped into the harbour near Ōhope while fleeing police on Wednesday evening.
One dead after crash near Gisborne
One dead after crash near Gisborne
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 35 in Hicks Bay, Gisborne, today.
Faecal bacteria warning for Christchurch lake
Faecal bacteria warning for Christchurch lake
Health officials have warned people to avoid a popular Christchurch recreation lake after it was found to contain high levels of faecal bacteria.
Old polytech buildings make way for car park
Old polytech buildings to be knocked down for car park
Buildings on the old polytech site in Ashburton have been marked for demolition after failing to find a new home.
Escaped prisoner still on the run
Escaped prisoner still on the run
A prisoner who escaped custody during a visit to Waikato Hospital on Monday afternoon is still at large.
Warning after great white sharks seen in harbour
Warning after great white sharks seen in harbour
Summer is upon us and, as Kiwis head to the beach to enjoy the water, great white sharks are being spotted heading inshore.
Council cancels leave after heavy rain warnings
Council cancels leave after heavy rain warnings
A broad area of low pressure will bring unsettled weather to many parts of New Zealand on Boxing Day and Friday.
King Charles delivers Christmas message
King Charles' Christmas message from hospital chapel
The King has delivered his annual Christmas message from a former hospital chapel.
Holidaymakers told to plan for wildfires
Holidaymakers told to plan for wildfires
Fire and Emergency NZ is warning holidaymakers to have a plan and be prepared for the possibility of a wildfire this summer.
Severe thunderstorm watch in place
Severe thunderstorms for North Island, odd shower in Dunedin
Scattered thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail are expected on the east coast of the North Island.
Lotto 2441
Lotto 2441
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
Child hit by car in Masterton driveway dies
Child hit by car in Masterton driveway dies
A child has died after being struck by a vehicle in a driveway in Masterton this afternoon.
Restaurant puts on free Xmas meal for 100
Restaurant puts on free Xmas meal for 100
A family-owned restaurant in the Far North is making sure people who could have gone hungry today will instead go home full of good food and Christmas spirit.