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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

Danielle Moa and son Jesse Moa are hosting 100 people for a free Christmas lunch at the family's...

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.

Juicy Fest cancels New Zealand tour dates

The Juicy Fest RnB music festival has canned its New Zealand tour dates, including the Christchurch leg which was due to take place early next month.

Woman drowns at Northland beach

A woman has drowned after she got into trouble in the water at Waimamaku Beach in Northland, police say.

Murder charge laid over death in Lower Hutt

Emergency services at the scene of the incident in Naenae earlier this month. Photo: RNZ

Murder charge laid over death in Lower Hutt

A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in relation to the death of Albert Enoka earlier this month.

Driver dies hours after crashing car into house

A person has died after being trapped inside a car for several hours after it crashed into a New Plymouth home.

PM Luxon shares Christmas message

PM Christopher Luxon shares Christmas message

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has shared a Christmas message to New Zealand.

Ski pole found in search for missing climbers

Missing climbers Kurt Blair and Carlo Romero. Photo: Supplied

Ski pole found in search for missing climbers

Police have conducted another search on Aoraki Mount Cook today for the three climbers missing since December 2.

Dad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving

The dad found the car unlocked so removed his son’s belongings and disabled the vehicle by...

Dad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving

A father who worried his son was driving his friend’s car illegally, disabled it so it couldn’t be driven.

Great Walk pou whenua vandalised

The Abel Tasman Coast Track. Photo: RNZ / Tracy Neal

Police hunt for vandals who damaged Great Walk pou whenua

Police and DOC are investigating the vandalism of a Great Walk pou whenua after someone took a hammer to it.

Two dead already in holiday road toll

Two dead already in holiday road toll

Two people have died on New Zealand roads since the official holiday road toll started at 4pm on Christmas Eve.

How missing teen's incredible rescue unfolded

Maia Johnston was found after spending two nights in the bush with a broken leg. Photo: Supplied

How missing teen's incredible rescue unfolded

After a heart-wrenching 42 hours fearing her teenage daughter was dead, Amy Walsh has received the best Christmas present of all: "I have my girl".

Police appeal after assault victim dies in hospital

Police appeal after assault victim dies in hospital

Wellington Police investigating the death of a 53-year-old woman are appealing for anybody who may have seen anything the night she was allegedly assaulted.

Outcry over location of new vape retailer

Kirsten Carey says the Government needs to prevent retailers like The Vape Shoppe New Brighton...

Outcry over site of new Christchurch vape retailer

South New Brighton nurse Kirsten Carey is calling for tighter regulations to control vape shops after one opened within 400m of a school and kindergarten.

Flight turns back due to mechanical fault

Air NZ flight turns back to Christchurch due to mechanical fault

An Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Auckland was turned around this afternoon after the aircraft experienced a hydraulic system issue.

What are some of NZ's most dangerous roads?

A significant section of road dropped out on the historic Skippers Road in 2012. The unsealed...

What are some of NZ's most dangerous roads?

Some New Zealand roads are notorious due to the number of fatal and serious crashes there, others because they are steep and narrow with no room for driver error.