16 rescued as most dangerous month begins
16 rescued as most dangerous month begins
Surf Life Saving rescued 16 people on the first day of the year, marking the start of what they call the most dangerous month in the water.
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Driver facing murder charge over policewoman's death
Driver facing murder charge over policewoman's death
The disqualified driver of a car that fatally hit a Nelson officer on New Year's Day is facing multiple serious charges, as police appeal to the community and businesses for any video footage.
Advocates question vaping plan
Advocates question vaping plan
The government's plan for smokers to swap their cigarettes for free vapes in a bid to quit smoking has come under fire from respiratory advocates.
Inquiries continue into Hamilton homicide
Inquiries continue into Hamilton homicide
Police will be back at a house in the Hamilton suburb of Fairfield where neighbours say a child was killed in a New Year's homicide.
Lotto 2443
Lotto 2443
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
Officer stable, scene of killing blessed
Ramsay in stable condition as scene blessed
A Nelson police officer is in a stable condition as iwi blessed the the site of the New Year's Day incident which claimed the life of his colleague.
Animal rights group’s footage a ‘hit job’
Animal rights group’s footage a ‘hit job’
Federated Farmers has described undercover video footage by animal rights activists — including allegedly rough handling of sheep during shearing on an Otago farm — as a "disgraceful hit job".
Former Race Relations Conciliator Wally Hirsh dies
Former Race Relations Conciliator Wally Hirsh dies
Wally Hirsh, who was brought up in Milton and became New Zealand's fourth race relations conciliator, has died aged 88.
Person dies after Canterbury crash
Person dies after Canterbury crash
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Canterbury.
Teen found safe after amber alert issued
Teen found safe after amber alert issued
A teenager who was missing in Omaha, north of Auckland, has been found, thanks to members of the public.
One dead, four hurt after Manawatū crash
One dead, four hurt after Manawatū crash
One person is dead and several people are injured after a crash near Bunnythorpe in Manawatū.
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
'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
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 celebrations off
Christchurch City Council has cancelled its New Year's Eve celebrations owing to wet weather.
New Year honours 2025: the national list
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
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
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.