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29 injured after bombs accidentally dropped

Officials inspect an area with damaged buildings on Thursday. Photo: Reuters

29 injured after bombs accidentally dropped

The number of people injured after South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs on a civilian area has increased to 15 civilians and 14 soldiers, the country's defence ministry has confirmed.

Taupō councillor quits after admitting drink-driving

Anna Park was first elected to Taupō District Council in 2010. Photo: supplied

Taupō councillor quits after admitting drink-driving

A Taupō District Councillor who admitted driving drunk a fourth time has resigned her seat.

Air NZ halts flights ahead of Aussie cyclone

Brisbane Airport shut down operations on Thursday afternoon ahead of Cyclone Alfred. Photo: Getty...

Air NZ halts flights ahead of Aussie cyclone

Air New Zealand has halted all flights in and out of Brisbane and the Gold Coast due to a cyclone forecast to hit Australia.

Pope sends first audio message, ECB sorry for Ashes post

Pope Francis was admitted to hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that has...

Pope sends first audio message, ECB sorry for Ashes post

The Pope has sent his first audio message since being hospitalised for double pneumonia nearly three weeks ago, expressing thanks "from the bottom of my heart" to well-wishers worldwide.

Four injured in serious crash in Portobello Rd

Four injured in serious crash in Portobello Rd

Four people have been taken to Dunedin Hospital after a serious head-on collision in Portobello Rd.

Diplomat sacked: What was wrong with what Phil Goff said?

Phil Goff was caught out making comments, which others deemed unstatesmanlike, about US President...

Diplomat sacked: What was wrong with what Phil Goff said?

Explainer: The UK High Commissioner's case is not an example of the coalition looking to get rid of a Labour appointee, RNZ's Giles Dexter writes.

Bus hub victim involved in violent incidents, jury told

Bus hub victim involved in violent incidents, jury told

The victim of a fatal stabbing in Dunedin’s bus hub had previously been involved in two violent altercations there in the months before his death, a court has heard.

70-year-old falls short in Cook Strait swim

Steve Prescott gets in practice laps in ahead of his attempt at becoming the oldest man to swim...

70-year-old falls short in Cook Strait swim

Dunedin's Steve Prescott has fallen short in his attempt to be the oldest person to swim Cook Strait.

Simeon Brown announces major health shake-up

Health Minister Simeon Brown speaking at the BusinessNZ Health Forum. Photo: Calvin Samuel / RNZ

Simeon Brown announces major health shake-up

Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a major overhaul of the public health system, including reinstating a board and "partnering" with the private sector.

Hipkins sets up new Labour 'economic team' in reshuffle

Hipkins sets up new Labour 'economic team' in reshuffle

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has announced a reshuffle, setting up a new "economic team".

No sign of driver after car slams into pole

No sign of driver after car slams into pole

Dunedin police are searching for a driver who apparently fled the scene after slamming their vehicle into a power pole early this morning.

Drivers in 'horrific' hit-and-run death haven't come forward

Drivers in 'horrific' hit-and-run death haven't come forward

A month on from his death in February, police say the drivers of the three vehicles that killed Joshua Love on his 34th birthday have not come forward.

Australian teen tries to board flight with shotgun

A teenage boy has been charged with a string of offences after allegedly trying to board a plane with a shotgun.

Seymour apologises over school lunch that burnt child

There have been numerous complaints about the revamped lunch programme including these burnt ones...

Seymour apologises over school lunch that burnt child

The principal of a Gisborne school where a child received second degree burns from a school lunch provided under the government's school lunch programme says David Seymour called to apologise.

Orcas back for more fun in Otago Harbour

Orca near the channel in Otago Harbour at Burkes. Photo: Linda Robertson

Orcas back for more fun in Otago Harbour

A group of friendly neighbourhood orcas just can't get enough of Otago Harbour.

Drug shortage 'nightmare' for parents

Pharmac has asked doctors to prioritise children and adolescents, as it tries to manage the...

Drug shortage 'nightmare' for parents

The father of a teenager with ADHD says drug shortages are making life "a nightmare" for some sufferers.

Trump delays tariffs for goods covered under trade deal

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference after holding a phone call...

Trump delays tariffs for goods covered under trade deal

President Donald Trump has exempted goods from both Canada and Mexico under a North American trade pact for a month from the 25% tariffs that he had imposed earlier this week.

Migrant workers jailed over $3m cannabis bust

Vietnamese nationals in the Whangārei District Court sentenced for cannabis cultivation. From...

Migrant workers jailed over $3m cannabis bust

In the heat of summer, deep in the back bushes of the Kaipara, a cannabis grow operation with an estimated yield of $3 million was discovered with five Vietnamese men in charge.

Thousands without power as Cyclone Alfred closes in

Tens of thousands of homes have lost power or are in need of urgent assistance as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches the Queensland coast.

Car hits 10-year-old

Car hits 10-year-old

A police officer talks to Hato Hone St John staff after a car hit a 10-year-old child in Brockville Rd on Wednesday.

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