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Rapid descent prior to flight diversion

An Air New Zealand flight bound for Sydney was forced to divert to Auckland after engine problems...

Rapid descent prior to flight diversion

A passenger onboard an Air New Zealand flight to Sydney that experienced engine trouble says the plane made a rapid descent.

Fires caused by cheap chargers on the rise

Fires caused by cheap chargers on the rise

Fire and Emergency is urging caution when using cheap charger cables - after an investigation revealed that an Auckland house fire was caused by a charger bought from online retailer Temu.

Govt 'considering' underwriting oil and gas exploration

Resources Minister Shane Jones says he is considering options to support gas exploration, but "no...

Govt 'considering' underwriting oil and gas exploration

The oil and gas lobby has asked the government to underwrite the risk of fossil fuel exploration, with the taxpayer potentially taking "some or all" of the risk if new gas supplies fail to eventuate.

Complaint laid after fast-track info delayed

Minister for Infrastructure Chris Bishop. Image: RNZ

Complaint laid after fast-track info delayed

A delay in releasing information about fast-track projects has prompted a complaint to the Ombudsman.

Temps to exceed 30 degrees in parts of NZ this week

Temps to exceed 30 degrees in parts of NZ this week

The start of summer is forecast to be very warm for many areas of the country, with some places topping 30 degrees this coming week.

Review of fatal Loafers Lodge fire still can't be released

Five men died in the fire at Wellington's Loafers Lodge. Photo: RNZ/Angus Dreaver

Review of fatal Loafers Lodge fire still can't be released

Fire and Emergency says the review might prejudice the trial of a man accused of murdering five people in the blaze.

Track to Cathedral Cove open after two years

Cathedral Cove is known for its natural rock arch. Photo: supplied

Track to Cathedral Cove open after two years

Access to a popular Coromandel beach has re-opened in time for summer after almost two years of repairs.

Call for children to have advocate in break-ups

Call for children to have advocate in break-ups

The difference between a stable home and being in crisis can be as simple as the loss of a job or relationship break-up, Otago University's Mark Henaghan says.

Pharmac funding several new medicines

Funding is now available for cancer drugs, ADHD medication and a tablet for chronic heart failure.

Mahuta ready to be back in politics

Nanaia Mahuta was honoured at the Labour Party conference with a life membership. Photo: RNZ

Mahuta ready to be back in politics

Former Labour minister and Hauraki-Waikato MP Nanaia Mahuta says it is an "important" and "exciting" time to be "re-entering" politics.

Four injured after jetboat flips on Rakaia

Emergency services were called to the river area near Double Hill last night. Photo: Wikimedia...

Four injured after jetboat flips on Rakaia

Four people have been flown to hospital after a jetboat flipped on Canterbury's Rakaia River.

Hipkins pledges 'full rebuild' of Dunedin hospital

Piles have been driven on the site of the new Dunedin hospital inpatients building. The hospital...

Hipkins pledges 'full rebuild' of Dunedin hospital

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has pledged to complete the new Dunedin hospital if his party is elected in 2026.

Niwa: ‘Sound understanding’ of MetService operations

The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research plans to cut up to 90 positions. Photo: RNZ

Niwa: ‘Sound understanding’ of MetService operations

NIWA wanted to acquire competitor MetService because it had a "sound understanding" of the way it operated, a Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment report says.

Labour expected to take strong stance on Treaty Bill: Hipkins

The party's annual conference is taking place in Christchurch this weekend. Photo: RNZ

Labour expected to take strong stance on Treaty Bill: Hipkins

Labour is focusing on issues affecting working Kiwis, including jobs, healthcare and education, as well as the Treaty Principles Bill, leader Chris Hipkins says.

‘Tremendous effort’: ECan clears consents backlog

Environment Canterbury has made headlines in recent months as it struggled with processing...

‘Tremendous effort’: ECan clears consents backlog

Environment Canterbury says it has finished processing its backlog of consents, some dating back to 2002.

Change needed to win election: Labour leader

Change needed to win election: Labour leader

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is calling on his party to change in order to win the next election.

Summer on the way, says Niwa

Summer officially starts on Sunday, and while some might think the weather to match it has not yet arrived, Niwa is making assurances that it is indeed on the way.