Pope Francis in 'critical' condition
The Pope's health has deteriorated and for the first time the Vatican is describing his condition as "critical".
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Police pleased with Electric Avenue crowds
Police pleased with Electric Avenue crowds
Christchurch police were generally pleased with the behaviour of Electric Avenue festival-goers over the two-day event.
Rest home workers worried cuts risk residents' safety
Rest home workers worried cuts risk residents' safety
Staff at Oceania Healthcare rest homes are worried plans to cut the number of nurses and caregivers rostered will put elderly residents' safety at risk.
China's military exercise in Tasman a 'serious threat'
China's military exercise in Tasman a 'serious threat'
China's activity in the Tasman Sea shows it wants to establish a permanent military presence in the Pacific - and NZ must prepare, an international relations expert warns.
Audit finds police officers illegitimately accessed files
Audit finds police officers illegitimately accessed files
Investigations have revealed around a quarter of police staff who accessed the national database for information about Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's death did not have legitimate reasons to do so.
China begins second live firing incident in Tasman Sea
China begins second live firing incident in Tasman Sea
Minister of Defence Judith Collins said that China has launched a second live firing activity in the Tasman Sea.
Hamas releases new hostage body
Hamas releases new hostage body
Hamas has released a body it claimed to be that of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas, whose misidentification in a handover this week threatened to derail the fragile Gaza ceasefire deal.
Walk to Defeat MND takes next step
Walk to Defeat MND takes next step
About 200 New Zealanders are expected to take part in the nationwide event Walk to Defeat MND 2025.
Ukraine access to vital Starlink threat
Ukraine access to vital Starlink threat
Starlink provides crucial internet connectivity to war-torn Ukraine and its military.
Govt pledges $4.5m boost to QEII National Trust
Govt pledges $4.5m boost to QEII National Trust
A $4.5 million funding boost has been promised for conservation body QEII National Trust to support its partnerships with landowners to create protected pockets of land under covenants.
Togas out in force for annual party
Togas out in force for annual party
Dressed in their finest bedding, University of Otago students arrived in style to O-Week's flagship Toga Party.
Canada's PM hits out after ice hockey win
Canada's PM hits out after ice hockey win
Canada has beaten fierce ice hockey rivals the US 3-2 to win a riveting 4 Nations Face-Off final and close out a tournament high on political tension.
Man who stabbed Rushdie guilty of attempted murder
Man who stabbed Rushdie guilty of attempted murder
Hadi Matar, the man who stabbed and partially blinded novelist Salman Rushdie onstage in New York has been found guilty of attempted murder.
Sunflower project brightening Hawke's Bay
Sunflower project brightening Hawke's Bay
A dairy farm field filled with sunflowers in Central Hawke's Bay is bringing joy and happiness to the local community.
'Suspicious' fires at churches and funeral home
'Suspicious' fires at churches and funeral home
Multiple churches and a funeral home in Masterton are now crime scenes, as police investigate possible early-morning arsons in which petrol bombs were used.
Dunedin leads median property capital gains
Dunedin leads median property capital gains
Dunedin's median property price has increased 500% since 2000, the biggest increase of any of New Zealand’s main centres, new data from CoreLogic New Zealand shows.
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14 ribs broken during assault
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14 ribs broken during assault
A man with 14 broken ribs ran into traffic to escape his assailant, a court has heard.
Man fled but caught by police
Man fled but caught by police
A wanted man who fled police was arrested in Mosgiel yesterday thanks to help from the public.
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Victim’s jaw fractured in attack by students
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Victim’s jaw fractured in attack by students
A relentless drunken attack by two university students left one of their victims with a fractured jaw, a court has heard.
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Water partnership with Chch to be considered
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Water partnership with Chch to be considered
Teaming up with Christchurch could make delivery of water services more efficient and less costly, the Dunedin City Council says.