First Mount Maunganui landslide victim formally identified
One of the victims of the deadly Mount Maunganui landslide has been formally identified, on what would have been his 16th birthday.
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October storm payout set to climb to $50 million
October storm payout set to climb to $50 million: Insurer
The storm that lashed Canterbury, Otago and Southland in October has resulted in the second-most claims for an event in rural insurer FMG's 120-year history.
New Zealander loses leg after fighting in Ukraine
New Zealander loses leg after fighting in Ukraine
A New Zealander who was severely injured while fighting in Ukraine said he sang the national anthem to keep himself going as he was rescued.
Scale of flood damage on east coast starting to sink in
Scale of flood damage on east coast starting to sink in
Local authorities say the adrenaline has worn off and in its place is the scale of the damage in flood-hit communities on the North Island's east coast.
Pressure grows to fix 111 emergency call system
Pressure grows to fix 111 emergency call system
Scrutiny has again come on the 111 emergency call system, which still runs on an operating model set up in 1958.
Scores evacuated after fresh slip in Tauranga
Scores evacuated after fresh slip in Tauranga
Tauranga City Council has evacuated residents in an area of Pāpāmoa, where a slip poses a risk to life and property.
Two killed in chopper crash near Wellington
Two killed in chopper crash near Wellington
A man who discovered a body in "unrecognisable" wreckage of a crashed helicopter says he was checking for vital signs as a rescue chopper arrived.
How a Christchurch priest was revealed as sexually abusing boys
How a Christchurch priest was revealed as sexually abusing boys
More than two decades after departing St Bede's College Fr Rowan Donoghue was unmasked as sexually abusing boys in his care.
Green MP Celia Wade-Brown leaving politics
Green MP Celia Wade-Brown leaving politics
One of the Wellington region’s longest-serving politicians and best-known environmentalists is leaving politics later this year.
Police didn't go to campground after disorder call
Police didn't go to campground after disorder call
Police say they didn't tend the Mt Maunganui campground after receiving a call about a disorder incident referencing a potential landslip hours before a deadly landslide.
E-scooter rider hit by train named
E-scooter rider hit by train named
The man who died after being struck by a train while riding an e-scooter at a level crossing in Christchurch has been named.
Judith Collins retiring as MP for law role
Judith Collins retiring as MP for law role
First elected in 2002, Judith Collins is one of the most experienced MPs in the government and is taking up the role of Law Commission president.
Invite to Board of Peace needs 'measured look'
Invite to Trump's Board of Peace needs 'measured look': Peters
The Foreign Affairs Minister says the invitation for Christopher Luxon to join the Board of Peace for Gaza is a "multi-faceted" issue and requires a "measured look".
Neighbours in shock after teen charged with elderly woman's murder
Neighbours in shock after teen charged with elderly woman's murder
Neighbours have described their shock and sadness at the death of a woman at a property in rural Canterbury.
'Strong case' for govt inquiry into landslide
'Strong case' for government inquiry into deadly landslide: PM
There's a "strong case" for a government inquiry into the deadly Mt Maunganui landslide where six people remain unaccounted for, the Prime Minister says.
Christchurch hospital faulted after woman died of sepsis
Christchurch hospital faulted after woman died of sepsis
A woman who arrived at Christchurch Hospital's emergency department in acute pain died the next day after staff missed signs she had sepsis.
Jill Rogers appointed Deputy Police Commissioner
Jill Rogers appointed Deputy Police Commissioner
Acting Deputy Police Commissioner Jill Rogers has been provisionally appointed to the role on a full-time basis.
Family mourn Pāpāmoa landslide victims
'Treasured son' and 'beloved Nai Nai': Family mourn Pāpāmoa landslide victims
The family of a child and grandmother killed when a landslide hit a house in Tauranga say they're "absolutely devastated" by the loss of a "treasured son" and his "beloved Nai Nai".
'Slight wobble': Shallow quake strikes near Wellington
'Slight wobble': Shallow quake strikes near Wellington
Thousands have reported feeling a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Wellington this afternoon.
Police employee allegedly stalked co-worker - IPCA
Police employee allegedly stalked co-worker - IPCA
A police employee allegedly stalked a woman he regularly worked alongside after she rejected his advances.