Woman drowns at Northland beach
Woman drowns at Northland beach
A woman has drowned after she got into trouble in the water at Waimamaku Beach in Northland, police say.
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Murder charge laid over death in Lower Hutt
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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.
Teen found safe after mum 'thought she was dead'
Teen found safe after mum 'thought she was dead'
A 19-year-old who was missing in Upper Hutt since Saturday has been found safe, but she has several broken bones.
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Call for faster pace for renewable energy
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Call for faster pace for renewable energy
New Zealand needs to be far more ambitious with its plans to transition to a low-emissions economy, a leading energy researcher says.
Lotto 2440
Lotto 2440
Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.
'Have a horrible holiday': Pet-sitter's message as owners watch dog die
'Have a horrible holiday': Pet-sitter's message as owners watch dog die
Winston the dog had been for a full check-up the day before the family left and their vet noted he was in good health.
Overloaded maternity system facing job and service cuts
Overloaded maternity system facing job and service cuts
Midwives are warning an already stretched maternity system faces further overload if Health NZ axes almost all its roles in maternity support services.
Fears women worried for safety won't call police
Fears women worried for safety won't call police
Victims advocates warn some women fearing for their safety this Christmas will not call the police, thinking they will be turned away.
How to drive safely over Christmas
How to drive safely over Christmas
Police say they will work hard to keep people safe over Christmas - but road users need to play their part too.