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.
Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal
Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal
President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to reassert US control over the Panama Canal, accusing Panama of charging excessive rates to use the Central American passage.
Woman set on fire on New York subway train dies
Woman set on fire on New York subway train dies
A man has been arrested in New York over the death of a woman who was set on fire on a subway train in Brooklyn.
Catastrophic fire conditions forecast for Victoria
Catastrophic fire conditions forecast for Victoria
Specialised firefighting teams are among the 100-strong interstate personnel being sent to Victoria ahead of catastrophic conditions forecast for a region under continued threat.
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.
Armed police carry out arrest warrant near Aramoana
Armed police carry out arrest warrant near Aramoana
Armed police descended upon Te Ngaru, near Aramoana, this morning in order to bring someone into custody.
Witnesses saw car speeding before crash
Witnesses saw car speeding before crash
A Dunedin woman was seen travelling double the speed limit before she lost control of her vehicle and hit two parked cars, police say.
Arrest made after man seen snooping in garage - police
Arrest made after man seen snooping in garage - police
A Dunedin man has been arrested after he was found snooping around a St Clair property in the early hours of this morning, police say.
Man crashes into parked car after 'Tradies' Day' drinking
Man crashes into parked car after 'Tradies' Day' drinking
Police say a Dunedin man was more than three times the legal alcohol limit when he crashed into a parked car and fence in Ravensbourne.
14-year-old crashes parents' ute
14-year-old crashes parents' ute
An unsecured rifle was allegedly found by police after a Dunedin youth crashed his parents' Toyota Hilux, police say.
Gun allegedly fired in apparent road-rage incident
Gun allegedly fired in apparent road-rage incident
A man allegedly fired a gun at a vehicle after following it for over an hour, police say.
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.
Israel orders 'next to impossible' evacuation of Gaza hospital
Israel orders 'next to impossible' evacuation of Gaza hospital
Israel has ordered the closure and evacuation of one of the last hospitals still partly functioning in a besieged area on the northern edge of the Gaza Strip.
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Teens stealing cars on the rise
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Teens stealing cars on the rise
Vehicle thefts by teenagers spiked in the last year and police are now catching youths in stolen cars on average 10 times a month.
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Convoy a Christmas-themed cruise for enthusiasts
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Convoy a Christmas-themed cruise for enthusiasts
A convoy of Christmas-themed cars cruised from Dunedin to Taieri Mouth at the weekend to help rev up the season’s festive spirit.
‘Strong demand’ for flights into, out of city
‘Strong demand’ for flights into, out of city
More than 100,000 passengers are expected to fly to and from Dunedin over the summer holidays as Air New Zealand says there is "strong demand" for flights.
Severe thunderstorm watch for parts of South
Severe thunderstorm watch for parts of South
MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of the east coast of the South Island for today.
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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.