Evacuations sparked by large Northland blaze
Evacuations are underway as a large vegetation fire began in Whangārei Heads in Northland.
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Information sought over Kaikoura whale incidents
Information sought over Kaikoura whale incidents
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is appealing for information to understand what happened to leave one whale injured and another dead in Kaikōura.
Rash plaguing Auckland beach swimmers
Rash plaguing Auckland beach swimmers
Auckland Council is urging beach-goers to exercise caution after swimmers report itching, rashes, or red spots after entering the water.
Submissions reopen on Treaty Principles Bill
Submissions reopen on Treaty Principles Bill
Parliament's justice select committee has unanimously agreed to reopen submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill after submitters experienced technical issues.
Rare summer La Niña watch in place
Rare summer La Niña watch in place
This summer looks set to be wetter and windier than usual for much of New Zealand, and conditions will be mixed through to March.
Parliament website issues could be cost-cutting: experts
Parliament website issues could be cost-cutting: experts
Tech experts say problems with Parliament's website that stopped people from submitting on the Treaty Principles Bill may come down to cost-cutting measures.
New requirement for Kiwis visiting the UK
New requirement for Kiwis visiting the UK
New Zealanders travelling to or through the UK will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the country from this week on.
Calls for use of webcams ‘impractical’
Calls for use of webcams ‘impractical’
Calls for mandatory web-cameras in shearing sheds have been labelled as an overreach by farming lobby groups.
Lotto 2445
Lotto 2445
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
Power grid saboteur released from prison
Power grid saboteur released from prison
Graham Philip, who attacked the North Island power grid in 2021, walked free from Tongariro Prison this morning.
Last year's temperatures among top 10 on record
Last year's temperatures among top 10 on record
New Zealand's temperatures were above average for eight months of last year, making it the country's tenth hottest year on record.
Man drove through cordoned off crash scene
Man drove through cordoned off crash scene
A man could face serious charges after driving through cordons at the scene of a south Waikato crash.
Where is Stewart Willis?
Missing man left belongings and cryptic note
Before a quiet Christchurch man seemingly vanished from his St Albans home, a note was left on his front door with only the word "farm" scrawled across it.
Revealed: NZ's top baby names for 2024
Revealed: NZ's top baby names for 2024
Noah has been revealed as the most popular baby name for boys born in New Zealand in 2024, coming in top for the second year in a row.
Creepy sex chat heard on toy walkie-talkies
Creepy sex chat heard on toy walkie-talkies
Parents have been warned to keep an ear on toy walkie-talkies after a Christchurch mum heard a man making "sexual innuendos" on her sons' Christmas present.
Appeal for public help over child homicide
Appeal for public help over child homicide
Police are calling on the public to provide information about suspicious activity after the alleged murder of a child in Auckland.
No early release for dad with 11 kids
No early release for Christchurch dad with 11 kids
A Christchurch man with 163 convictions has lost his bid to be released from jail early because of the impact his imprisonment is having on his 11 children.
Family violence 'much bigger problem than people think'
Family violence 'much bigger problem than people think'
Family violence prevention experts say it is incredibly concerning that two children have died this year and more needs to be done to prevent such tragedies.
Funeral for slain police officer to be held next week
Funeral for slain police officer to be held next week
A funeral with full police honours will be held next week for slain Nelson police officer Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming.
Woman pleads not guilty to neglect after baby's death
Woman pleads not guilty to neglect after baby's death
A woman has denied charges of neglect following the death of a young infant in North Canterbury last year.