Calmer day ahead for storm-battered South Island
A calmer day is in store for parts of the South Island battered by hail and lashed by torrential downpours and lightning yesterday.
Four arrested after 'mass disorder' on Auckland's K Road
Four arrested after 'mass disorder' on Auckland's K Road
Four people were arrested and one hospitalised after a mass brawl on central Auckland's Karangahape Rd early today.
At least 15 dead in Guatemala bus plunge
At least 15 dead in Guatemala bus plunge
At least 15 people were killed and 19 injured when a passenger bus plunged into a ravine on the Inter-American Highway in western Guatemala, authorities say.
Break-in at antique store 'another blow'
Break-in at antique store 'another blow'
A Napier antique shop owner is blaming the high price of silver, after an overnight burglary at her store between Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
South hit with one of the year's most intense storms
South hit with one of the year's most intense storms
The thunderstorm that has lashed the South Island and brought widespread and large hail is one of the year's most intense storms, MetService says.
Kyiv under massive Russian attack
Kyiv under massive Russian attack
The Ukrainian capital Kyiv is under a massive Russian attack, with explosions sounding in the city and air defences in operation.
The Cure guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Perry Bamonte, keyboardist and guitarist in The Cure, has died at 65, the English indie rock band have confirmed through their official website.
Top cops on the beat over the New Year
Top police officers on the beat over the New Year
The police commissioner and his deputies will take part in frontline duties over the New Year period across the country.
Man held after knife attack on women in Paris
Man held after knife attack on three women in Paris metro stations
French police have detained a man suspected of attacking three women with a knife in three metro stations in the centre of Paris.
Aussies battered by weather extremes
Aussies battered by weather extremes
Australians are being battered by extremes on opposite sides of the nation, with people urged to remain vigilant amid ongoing fire and flood risks.
Body found after Port Waikato jet ski incident
Body found after Port Waikato jet ski incident
It is believed a man who died as a result of a jet ski incident near Port Waikato was not wearing a life jacket.
Life on hold waiting for surgery
Life on hold waiting for surgery
A 27-year-old Dunedin woman has effectively been put into menopause while she waits for surgery in New Zealand’s poorly performing health system.
More stormy weather possible for South
More stormy weather possible for South
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been lifted for parts of Otago, but the South is still in line for more stormy weather going into the evening.
Swimming at Outram Glen not advised
Swimming at Outram Glen not advised
High bacteria levels in the Taieri River at Outram Glen have prompted warnings for people not to swim in the area until the alert is lifted.
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Bargain hunters ‘choosy’ compared with last year
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Bargain hunters ‘choosy’ compared with last year
Shoppers swarmed central Dunedin looking for bargains, but some retailers say Boxing Day sales are down from last year.
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Best-laid moving plans turn to custard
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Best-laid moving plans turn to custard
A Dunedin couple who have just moved back to the city had their Christmas thrown into disarray when their possessions and presents failed to arrive with them.
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Unlimited anchoring ‘loophole’ closed
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Unlimited anchoring ‘loophole’ closed
One boatie abusing a loophole and getting himself unlimited anchoring in Otago Harbour may find himself having to make other arrangements.
‘Glamping’ at the races: taking in on-track action great cure for Christmas excess
‘Glamping’ at the races: taking in on-track action great cure for Christmas excess
Christmas dinner leftovers, a bit of sunshine and some horse racing — what better way to recover from a festive hangover?
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Rest-home subject of another grievance
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Rest-home subject of another grievance
Another personal grievance against management at Oxford Court rest-home has emerged, saying the complex was unsafe and it was an understatement to say bullying was a daily occurrence.
Act minister remains hands-on out on the farm
Act minister remains hands-on out on the farm
2026 is election year and parties are already jockeying for position.