SH1 crash involving campervan and tanker highlights speed risk
Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Tyrone Burrowes was at his Mobil service station when he heard the terrible sound of a campervan and a milk tanker colliding.
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Moderate earthquake strikes top of South Island
Moderate earthquake strikes top of South Island
Several hundred people have reported feeling a moderate earthquake in Seddon, Marlborough, on Friday afternoon.
'Career' musician accused of domestic violence
'Career' musician accused of domestic violence
A "career" musician accused of multiple accounts of domestic violence against a former partner is facing trial.
Cook Islands backs down from passport proposal
Cook Islands backs down from passport proposal
The Cook Islands has backed down from its controversial passport proposal after New Zealand warned it was "willing to punish Cook Islanders", its prime minister, Mark Brown, says.
Parachutist entangled in powerlines
Parachutist entangled in powerlines
A sky diver is unhurt after becoming entangled with powerlines on Green Road in Parakai, north of Auckland.
Masked attackers chase man into medical clinic
Masked attackers chase man into medical clinic
Police are investigating an alleged assault in Christchurch in which a man was chased into a 24-hour medical clinic by a group of masked attackers.
Pedestrian killed on motorway hit by three cars that didn't stop: police
Pedestrian killed on motorway hit by three cars that didn't stop: police
Police say a man who died on the Southwestern motorway on Friday morning was struck by three vehicles, none of which stopped.
No support for Canterbury anniversary event
No support for Canterbury anniversary event
Christchurch City Council and iwi will not support a large-scale celebration of Canterbury’s 175th anniversary later this year.
Teacher who tried to send teenage boys sexually explicit videos avoids jail
Teacher who tried to send teenage boys sexually explicit videos avoids jail
A teacher who sent videos of himself masturbating to people he believed to be teenage boys turned himself in to the police after being caught by an ex-student.
Te Whatu Ora boss Margie Apa resigns
Te Whatu Ora boss Margie Apa resigns
Health New Zealand's embattled chief executive Fepulea'i Margie Apa has resigned - four months ahead of her contract coming to an end - with the "mutual agreement of the Health Commissioner.
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ACC pleased injury claims appear down
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ACC pleased injury claims appear down
ACC is giving tentative praise for the declining number of injuries caused by outdoor activities so far this season.
Ticket chaos at Laneway music festival
Ticket chaos at Laneway music festival
Music fans are venting their frustration online after a Ticketek glitch stopped them at the gates to Auckland's Laneway Festival.
Crash between police and PM's Crown car 'a genuine mistake'
Crash between police and PM's Crown car 'a genuine mistake'
A crash involving the vehicle carrying the prime minister and his police escort in Wellington was caused by another vehicle coming around a roundabout towards them at speed.
Luxon acknowledges Ngāi Tahu Treaty settlement
Luxon acknowledges Ngāi Tahu Treaty settlement
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is among the several hundred people who have filed into the small grounds at Ōnuku marae in Akaroa today.
Dozens continue search for missing jetskier
Dozens continue search for missing jetskier
Dozens of coastguard volunteers continue to search for a man who disappeared while trying to cross the Cook Strait on a jetski.
Waka turnout feature of Waitangi Day
Waka turnout feature of Waitangi Day
Thousands of people - and a number of waka - gathered for commemorations to celebrate Waitangi Day today.
Dawn ceremony marks Waitangi Day
Dawn ceremony marks Waitangi Day commemorations
A dawn ceremony has marked the beginning of Waitangi Day commemorations at Te Whare Rūnanga Marae on the upper Treaty grounds.
Coromandel shooting accused granted bail
Coromandel shooting accused granted bail
A Coromandel man accused of murdering a pig hunter and attempting to murder another has been granted bail until his trial in 2027, his lawyer says.
Kiwi woman allegedly killed by partner in Melbourne
Kiwi woman allegedly killed by partner in Melbourne
The family of a Kiwi woman allegedly murdered by her partner before he killed himself in Melbourne are remembering her as a "vibrant, loving soul" and a "devoted mother".
Key Christchurch road prioritised for upgrades
Key Christchurch road prioritised for upgrades
Christchurch's Brougham St will be prioritised for upgrades as a 'Road of Regional Significance' by the government, the prime minister has announced.