Wellington's Golden Mile upgrade poised to begin
Nearly six years on from when work first started on the capital's Golden Mile upgrade, ground has been broken.
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One dead, several injured after Florida ferry crash
One dead, several injured after Florida ferry crash
One person was killed and several injured after a ferry carrying 45 passengers in Clearwater, Florida was struck by a boat which then fled the scene, local officials say.
Gang links reportedly probed after funeral home fire
Gang links reportedly probed after funeral home fire
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Police are reportedly investigating whether a fire at an Auckland funeral home is linked to a dispute over the body of patched Mongrel Mob member
Dad who killed young son in crash released
Father who killed young son in crash released from jail
A Canterbury father who killed his six-year-old son in a car crash has been released from prison.
Panic in Pakistan as India vows to cut off water supply
Panic in Pakistan as India vows to cut off water supply
For the first time, India has suspended the World Bank-mediated Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 that ensures water for 80% of Pakistani farms, sparking major concerns.
Locals uneasy after spate of gang crimes in Wairoa
Locals uneasy after spate of gang crimes in Wairoa
There's a sense of unease in Wairoa after two private properties were shot at by gangs in the past 10 days.
Brother sexually violated younger sister
Brother sexually violated younger sister
A teenage girl was sexually violated by her older brother after he plied her with drugs and alcohol during a Christmas trip to his home in Nelson.
Supreme Court rejects rapist's 'sexsomnia' appeal
Supreme Court rejects rapist's 'sexsomnia' appeal
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal brought by a rapist who claimed he had sex unknowingly with his victim while he was asleep at his Christchurch flat.
Health NZ 'deeply disappointed' strike to go ahead
Health NZ 'deeply disappointed' strike to go ahead
Last-ditch mediation between Health NZ and the senior doctors' union has failed to avert an unprecedented 24-hour strike.
Wild week of weather ahead for most of NZ
Wild week of weather ahead for most of NZ
A wild week of weather is on the way for much of the country, but the South looks set to skip the worst of it. Further north, Canterbury could see some snow.
Fatal medical event closes Christchurch recreation complex
Fatal medical event closes Christchurch recreation complex
A Christchurch swimming pool complex has been closed this morning after emergency services responded to a serious medical event.
Workplace death leaves 'enormous hole' for family
Workplace death leaves 'enormous hole' for family
A Dunedin father who died in a workplace accident last week has been remembered as a "family man" and a friend to all who met him.
Govt announces self-certification for building projects
Govt announces self-certification for building projects
The government has announced a new scheme to accelerate building projects with self-certification and inspection targets.
Youths take joyride in allegedly stolen vehicles
Youths take joyride in allegedly stolen vehicles
A pair of youths were out on an afternoon joyride in two allegedly stolen vehicles when they were caught by police.
Truck flipped into paddock after night out: police
Truck flipped into paddock after night out: police
A man on his way home from a night out drinking flipped his truck into a paddock after losing control on a sharp corner, police say.
Police applicants begin training despite failed tests
Police applicants begin training despite failed tests
Police are investigating after three applicants who failed physical testing were still admitted for training.
Well-known Christchurch man dies in crash
Well-known Christchurch man dies in crash
A successful Canterbury property developer and residents' advocate was killed in a car crash on Sunday morning.
Huge numbers visit Pope's tomb
Huge numbers visit Pope's tomb
Tens of thousands of people streamed past the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, packing the Roman basilica where he had chosen to be buried in a break...
US makes push for peace deal
US makes push for peace deal
Top officials in US President Donald Trump's administration pressed Russia and Ukraine to make headway on a peace deal.
North Korea confirms deployment of soldiers to Russia
North Korea confirms deployment of soldiers to Russia
North Korea confirmed for the first time today that it has sent troops to fight for Russia in the war with Ukraine.