Huge tree falls on people in central Sydney
Several people are lucky to be alive after a huge fig tree fell on top of them while strong winds whipped through Sydney's centre.
Big names on list for LA fire relief concerts
Big names on list for LA fire relief concerts
Musicians Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Joni Mitchell and Jelly Roll will take the stage with other big names at wildfire relief concerts in Los Angeles this month, organisers say.
Waitangi Tribunal membership overhauled
Waitangi Tribunal membership overhauled
Eight new members have been appointed to the Waitangi Tribunal. Minister for Māori Development Tama Potaka said the new appointments would strengthen the tribunal and help ensure it remained fit for...
Fines issued for fishing near Cook Strait power cables
Fines issued for fishing near Cook Strait power cables
Transpower has detailed the thousands of dollars worth of fines dished out for fishing near the Cook Strait power cables.
Blood, feathers found in engines of crashed Korean jet
Blood, feathers found in engines of crashed Korean jet
Investigators have found bird feathers and blood in both engines of the Jeju Air jet that crashed in South Korea last month, killing 179 people.
Mum accused of poisoning baby for money and followers
Mum accused of poisoning baby for money and followers
The woman is accused of filming and posting images of her baby's ‘immense distress and pain’ on social media to get donations and followers.
Medical centres deal with more abuse
Canterbury medical centres dealing with more abuse
Staff at a Canterbury medical centre are seeing an increase in verbally abusive behaviour from patients - and the clinical director fears they "will have no choice but to close" if it continues.
Labour edges ahead of National in latest poll
Labour edges ahead of National in latest poll
Labour has inched ahead of National in a new poll, with National dropping 4.6 points and Labour gaining 4 points since December.
'Bright shining star' killed in house-sit arson attack
'Bright shining star' killed in house-sit arson attack
Tributes are pouring in for a "bright shining star" performer who was killed in an apparent case of mistaken identity when arsonists torched a property she was house-sitting.
Shooting at East Auckland bar
Shooting at East Auckland bar
The assault and shooting of a man at a bar in Pakuranga Heights in a quiet neighbourhood has shocked the community.
$8.40 fee for casual dip not country’s highest
$8.40 fee for casual dip not country’s highest
A casual dip in a public pool can cost more in Dunedin than in almost any other centre in New Zealand.
Fall in level 1 literacy, numeracy pass rates
Fall in level 1 literacy, numeracy pass rates
Provisional figures show new literacy and numeracy requirements have dented NCEA level 1 pass rates.
Last chance to claim $100k reward over Easton murder
Last chance to claim $100k reward over Easton murder
The $100,000 reward for information on the person responsible for murdering Arthur Easton will expire in seven days.
Brazilian stakes claim as world's oldest person
Brazilian stakes claim as world's oldest person
Two months away from what she says is her 120th birthday, Brazil's Deolira Gliceria Pedro da Silva is rushing to be officially recognised as the world’s oldest living person.
Gaza ceasefire to start as planned despite 'loose end': US
Gaza ceasefire to start as planned despite 'loose end': US
The Gaza Strip ceasefire should begin on Sunday as planned, despite the need for negotiators to tie up a last-minute "loose end", the US says.
Eye damage at work leads to family turmoil
Eye damage at work leads to family turmoil
The mother of an Ecostore employee whose eyesight was permanently damaged by chemicals, has spoken of the "scary" aftermath of his injury.
'Too soon' for LA evacuees to return home
'Too soon' for LA evacuees to return home
Evacuees from the LA wildfires have been told to stay away from homes for at least another week, as emergency responders remove toxic waste from incinerated neighbourhoods and cut off electricity and gas lines posing a hazard amid ruins.
Trump may throw TikTok a lifeline: adviser
Trump may throw TikTok a lifeline: adviser
A national security adviser for President-elect Donald Trump says the new administration will keep TikTok alive in the US if there is a viable deal, in a potential reprieve for the Chinese-owned video app.
Specialist frequently removes bugs
Specialist frequently removes bugs
When Northland ear specialist Marg Hunt was driving to work this week, she wasn't surprised to hear on the radio there are hundreds of ACC claims relating to cockroaches in ears.
Whooping cough death highlights failures in system - Māori paediatrician
Whooping cough death highlights failures in system - Māori paediatrician
The death of a baby from whooping cough highlights systemic failures in the healthcare system, a leading Māori paediatrician says.