Two critically hurt in Canterbury crash
Two people have reportedly been critically injured in a two-vehicle crash in rural Canterbury.
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Teen found safe after amber alert issued
Teen found safe after amber alert issued
Updated 12.35 pm
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.
Child killed in Hamilton stabbing incident
Child killed in Hamilton stabbing incident
Updated 12.20 pm
Neighbours believe a child has died, another is seriously injured and a woman has been stabbed in an assault in the Hamilton suburb of Fairfield overnight.
Officers critically hurt after car rammed
Officers critically hurt after car rammed in Nelson
Updated 12.10 pm
Two police officers are critically injured after their car was rammed by another vehicle in Nelson overnight.
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.
Four youths still on roof of justice facility
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
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
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
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.