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Pope's body moved to St Peter's Basilica

The body of Pope Francis, laid out in an open coffin, was carried in a solemn procession from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City to St Peter's Basilica.

Name suppression lifted for woman involved in kidnapping

Queenstown District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Name suppression lifted for woman involved in kidnapping

A woman involved in a 2018 kidnapping and murder can now be named seven years after the crime took place.

PSA, Health NZ settlement saves 200 roles

PSA, Health NZ settlement saves 200 roles

The Public Service Association (PSA) says a settlement with Health New Zealand (HNZ) over the agency's proposed restructure of its Data and Digital and Pacific Health teams has saved around 200...

Bridge closed on Hooker Valley Track

The bridge on the Hooker Valley Track that was closed after heavy rainfall. Photo: Supplied

Bridge closed on Hooker Valley Track

A bridge on the Hooker Valley Track has been closed following heavy rainfall over Easter weekend.

Homicide may have been robbery gone wrong: police

John Nabizadah remembers his father Abdul Nabizadah. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Homicide may have been robbery gone wrong: police

More than a month after Abdul Nabizadah was killed, it can now be revealed he may have been the victim of a robbery gone wrong.

Guns, firearms seized after 'distressing' hunting incident: police

Six rifles and 163 rounds of ammunition were seized. Photo: Police

Guns, firearms seized after 'distressing' hunting incident: police

Canterbury police have arrested and charged two people following an illegal hunting incident which saw a firearm discharged within 40m of a house.

Olivia Podmore's mother 'shocked' by inquest findings

Olivia Podmore died in 2021. An inquest into her death will begin on Monday. Photo: Supplied /...

Olivia Podmore's mother 'shocked' by inquest findings

The mother of Olivia Podmore has told a coronial inquest she has been shocked by the information that has been revealed over the last six months of the protracted proceedings.

26 tourists killed in suspected militant attack

A Indian policeman stops and halts traffic to give way for Indian Home Minister Amit Shah upon...

26 tourists killed in suspected militant attack

Twenty-six people were killed and 17 were injured when suspected militants opened fire at tourists in India's Jammu and Kashmir territory, police said.

Call for PM to step in over 'threat' to RNZ funding

Call for PM to step in over 'threat' to RNZ funding

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says it is time for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to step in after comments by his deputy Winston Peters about RNZ's funding.

'Faceless bullies': abusive comments solidified decision to not run again

Selwyn District councillor Shane Epiha says the rising tide of online abuse has solidified his...

'Faceless bullies': abusive comments solidified decision to not run again

Shane Epiha had already decided not to run for a third term on council, but the rising tide of online abuse has solidified his decision.

MPs object to lack of fairness, disregard for tikanga

Te Pāti Māori's Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke ripped up a copy of the Treaty Principles Bill then...

MPs object to lack of fairness, disregard for tikanga

Te Pāti Māori MPs have again declined to attend a privileges hearing over their haka protest in Parliament, but this time have lodged a written submission in their absence.

House 'not fit for human occupation'

A family that lived in a badly maintained rental home were frequently sick with respiratory...

House 'not fit for human occupation'

A landlord given until the end of March to fix a Porirua property described as "not fit for human occupation".

Stricter rules urged for trees near power lines

Lines companies spent more than $67 million in 2024 managing trees. File photo: Supplied / Vector

Stricter rules urged for trees near power lines

Stricter rules are needed to encourage people to maintain trees near power poles, an electricity company lobby group says.

Peters defends gender bill in fiery interview

NZ First leader Winston Peters says the bill would be in line with the thinking of the majority...

Peters defends gender bill in fiery interview

NZ First leader Winston Peters has defended his party's proposal to define "woman" in law when questioned over its enforcement.

Patient left with PTSD after GP fails to insert contraceptive

Patient left with PTSD after GP fails to insert contraceptive

A patient who became pregnant after a doctor failed to re-insert their contraceptive device wants ACC to do better when handling complex cases after being denied a claim for injury.

'Bright, adventurous' Dunedin seven-year-old killed in crash

'Bright, adventurous' Dunedin seven-year-old killed in crash

A "bright, loving, and adventurous" seven-year-old Dunedin boy has been named as the victim of a fatal crash in Owaka.

Major change of route for Northland Expressway

Repairs to SH1 over the Brynderwyn Hills after Cyclone Gabrielle cost $85 million and took months...

Major change of route for Northland Expressway

A replacement for State Highway 1 over Northland's notorious Brynderwyn Hills will be built just to the east of the current road.

Driver coasting in wrong lane 'caused serious Dunedin crash'

Emergency services at the scene of the Warrender St crash which left a person critically hurt....

Driver coasting in wrong lane 'caused serious Dunedin crash'

A driver "coasting" his car down a steep Dunedin street in the wrong lane was critically injured after hitting another car, police say.

Sunken superyacht to be pulled from water: report

The British-flagged Bayesian, a 56-metre-long superyacht. Photo: VesselFinder

Sunken superyacht to be pulled from water: report

The superyacht that sank off Sicily last year, killing British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and six others, will reportedly be retrieved next month and may help explain why it went down.

Musk to cut back work with Trump

Musk to cut back work with Trump

Tesla boss Elon Musk says he'll cut back work for President Donald Trump next month, after his aggressive cost-cutting tactics sparked public backlash and investor concern.

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