Pakistan military ends deadly train standoff
Pakistani security forces have stormed a train that had been hijacked by separatist militants, killing all 33 attackers and ending a day-long standoff involving hundreds of hostages, the military says.
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NZ not among Ukraine coalition of the willing: Collins
NZ not among Ukraine coalition of the willing: Collins
The government says New Zealand is not among a group of about 15 countries that have committed to join the coalition of the willing on Ukraine.
SpaceX delays mission to retrieve astronauts
SpaceX delays mission to retrieve astronauts
SpaceX has scrubbed the expected launch of a replacement crew of four astronauts to the ISS and the homecoming of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stuck in space for 9 months.
Fourth person in hospital from unknown drug
Fourth person in hospital from unknown drug
A fourth person has been hospitalised after taking an unknown drug in Wairarapa.
'Use it or lose it': 90-year-old loves to dance
'Use it or lose it': 90-year-old loves to dance
Rona Glover proves age is no barrier as she continues to attend regular dance classes at the age of 90.
Chilling death threat email sent to school
Chilling death threat email sent to school
"Give me $27,500 in cryptocurrency or I will kill everyone at the school." That was the chilling late night email sent to staff and students of a Canterbury school.
How to spot tomorrow's blood moon
How to spot tomorrow's blood moon
A rare blood moon will be seen across all of New Zealand on Friday.
Sewage stench: Plant threatened with financial penalties
Sewage stench: Plant threatened with financial penalties
A recurrent stench from a Lower Hutt sewage plant that is so bad it has sparked numerous complaints since 2023 has prompted new investigations.
Russia weighs ceasefire plan as US tries to seal deal
Russia weighs ceasefire plan as US tries to seal deal
The Kremlin says it is awaiting details from Washington about a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine before responding.
'Near-death' turtles get second chance
'Near-death' turtles get second chance
The release also marked the start of NZ's biggest turtle-tracking study to date.
Former Otago student killed in WA shark attack
Former Otago student killed in WA shark attack
A former University of Otago student fatally mauled by a shark in Australia has been remembered as "one of the best".
'Beloved student' killed by train named
'Beloved student' killed by train named
Updated 2.16 pm
A Waikato student who died after being struck by a freight train has been named as Sarie Morton.
Tailgating warning after Dunedin motorway crashes
Tailgating warning after Dunedin motorway crashes
Dunedin police say drivers need to keep a safe following distance after a three-vehicle crash snarled the motorway at Fairfield this morning.
Henare apologetic but stands by haka during debate
Henare apologetic but stands by haka during debate
Labour MP Peeni Henare has apologised for leaving his seat to perform a haka during the Treaty Principles Bill's debate - but stands by performing it and would do it again.
Scott Watson before parole board again
Convicted double-murderer Scott Watson appeared before the parole board again on Wednesday for a six-hour hearing at Christchurch Men's Prison.
School lunch provider turns to Australia for meals
School lunch provider turns to Australia for meals
With its main food manufacturer, Libelle, in liquidation, the School Lunch Collective this week turned to Australia to ensure it had enough meals.
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Deja vu: a watery wedding day recalled
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Deja vu: a watery wedding day recalled
When a Mosgiel woman pulled back her curtains and saw yesterday’s deluge, she was taken back to her watery wedding day 65 years ago.
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City's economic report 'depressing'
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'Anything good in this?': City's economic report 'depressing'
Details of Dunedin’s sluggish economic pulse make for "depressing reading", city councillors say.
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Driver tried to drink beer while taking breath test
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Driver tried to drink beer while taking breath test
A Mosgiel man who was pulled over after a boozy day at golf tried to drink more beer while being breath-tested.
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Disqualified driver hid from police in ceiling of home
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Disqualified driver hid from police in ceiling of home
A Dunedin man was found hiding in the ceiling at his home after racking up his 20th disqualified driving charge, a court has heard.