Old polytech buildings make way for car park Old polytech buildings to be knocked down for car park Buildings on the old polytech site in Ashburton have been marked for demolition after failing to find a new home.
Escaped prisoner still on the run Escaped prisoner still on the run A prisoner who escaped custody during a visit to Waikato Hospital on Monday afternoon is still at large.
Warning after great white sharks seen in harbour Warning after great white sharks seen in harbour Summer is upon us and, as Kiwis head to the beach to enjoy the water, great white sharks are being spotted heading inshore.
Council cancels leave after heavy rain warnings Council cancels leave after heavy rain warnings A broad area of low pressure will bring unsettled weather to many parts of New Zealand on Boxing Day and Friday.
King Charles delivers Christmas message King Charles' Christmas message from hospital chapel The King has delivered his annual Christmas message from a former hospital chapel.
Holidaymakers told to plan for wildfires Holidaymakers told to plan for wildfires Fire and Emergency NZ is warning holidaymakers to have a plan and be prepared for the possibility of a wildfire this summer.
Severe thunderstorm watch in place Severe thunderstorms for North Island, odd shower in Dunedin Scattered thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail are expected on the east coast of the North Island.
Child hit by car in Masterton driveway dies Child hit by car in Masterton driveway dies A child has died after being struck by a vehicle in a driveway in Masterton this afternoon.
Restaurant puts on free Xmas meal for 100 Restaurant puts on free Xmas meal for 100 A family-owned restaurant in the Far North is making sure people who could have gone hungry today will instead go home full of good food and Christmas spirit.
Juicy Fest cancels New Zealand tour dates Juicy Fest cancels New Zealand tour dates The Juicy Fest RnB music festival has canned its New Zealand tour dates, including the Christchurch leg which was due to take place early next month.
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.
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".