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NZ not among Ukraine coalition of the willing: Collins

Space Minister Judith Collins. Photo: RNZ

NZ not among Ukraine coalition of the willing: Collins

The government says New Zealand is not among a group of about 15 countries that have committed to join the coalition of the willing on Ukraine.

SpaceX delays mission to retrieve astronauts

SpaceX has scrubbed the expected launch of a replacement crew of four astronauts to the ISS and the homecoming of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stuck in space for 9 months.

Fourth person in hospital from unknown drug

A fourth person has been hospitalised after taking an unknown drug in the Wairarapa.

'Use it or lose it': 90-year-old loves to dance

Rona Glover (front) in a dance class Photo: RNZ

'Use it or lose it': 90-year-old loves to dance

Rona Glover proves age is no barrier as she continues to attend regular dance classes at the age of 90.

Chilling death threat email sent to school

Rolleston College principal Rachel Skelton. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Chilling death threat email sent to school

"Give me $27,500 in cryptocurrency or I will kill everyone at the school." That was the chilling late night email sent to staff and students of a Canterbury school.

How to spot tomorrow's blood moon

A blood moon photographed in 2022. File photo

How to spot tomorrow's blood moon

A rare blood moon will be seen across all of New Zealand on Friday.

Sewage stench: Plant threatened with financial penalties

Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant. Photo: Supplied / Wellington Water

Sewage stench: Plant threatened with financial penalties

A recurrent stench from a Lower Hutt sewage plant that is so bad it has sparked numerous complaints since 2023 has prompted new investigations.

Russia weighs ceasefire plan as US tries to seal deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits an armed forces control centre in the Kursk region. Photo...

Russia weighs ceasefire plan as US tries to seal deal

The Kremlin says it is awaiting details from Washington about a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine before responding.

'Near-death' turtles get second chance

Kelly Tarlton's aquarist Bella Jansen (left) and DOC senior marine science adviser Karen...

'Near-death' turtles get second chance

The release also marked the start of NZ's biggest turtle-tracking study to date.

Former Otago student killed in WA shark attack

A former University of Otago student fatally mauled by a shark in Australia has been remembered as "one of the best".

'Beloved student' killed by train named

Sarie Morton was killed when she was struck by a train near Matamata College Photo: Supplied

'Beloved student' killed by train named

A Waikato student who died after being struck by a freight train has been named as Sarie Morton.

Tailgating warning after Dunedin motorway crashes

Police direct traffic at the Fairfield on-ramp following a crash this morning. Photo: Craig Baxter

Tailgating warning after Dunedin motorway crashes

Dunedin police say drivers need to keep a safe following distance after a three-vehicle crash snarled the motorway at Fairfield this morning.

Henare apologetic but stands by haka during debate

Labour's Peeni Henare appears at the Privileges Committee for allegedly breaching the rules by...

Henare apologetic but stands by haka during debate

Labour MP Peeni Henare has apologised for leaving his seat to perform a haka during the Treaty Principles Bill's debate - but stands by performing it and would do it again.