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Red Cross 'appalled' after deaths of medics in Gaza

Red Crescent workers and paramedics embrace after 8 of their colleagues were killed. Photo: Getty...

Red Cross 'appalled' after deaths of medics in Gaza

The bodies of eight Palestine Red Crescent (PRCS) medics who came under fire in Gaza just over a week ago have been recovered, though a ninth worker is still unaccounted for, the Red Cross said.

Three dogs euthanised after fatal attack on 4-year-old

Three dogs euthanised after fatal attack on 4-year-old

The dogs that killed four-year-old Timothy Tu'uaki Rolleston-Bryan near Katikati on Friday have been euthanised.

Pay to pee trial proposed in Ashburton

The public toilets in the centre of Ashburton could be considered for a pay-to-use trial, as...

Pay to pee trial proposed in Ashburton

Pay to use loos have been floated as a solution to combat the increasing vandalism of public toilets across Mid Canterbury.

Drink drivers try to evade checkpoints - police

Drink drivers try to evade checkpoints - police

Two men who allegedly tried to dodge police checkpoints in Dunedin over the weekend were tracked down by officers and both blew about four times the legal alcohol limit.

Mother allegedly stabbed three children in Sydney suburb

A father was woken to his children's screams after their mother allegedly attacked the trio as they slept in their suburban Sydney home.

Woman given anti-depressants after stroke

Associate health minister Peter Dunne said the abuse of prescription drugs are creeping up on us...

Woman given anti-depressants after stroke

A 69-year-old woman was treated for depression at her rest home, when she actually had a stroke.

Angry Trump threatens more tariffs on Russian oil

Vladimir Putin (left) and Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

Angry Trump threatens more tariffs on Russian oil

US President Donald Trump says he is "pissed off" at Russian leader Vladimir Putin and will impose secondary tariffs on buyers of Russian oil if he feels Moscow's blocking efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

Influencers promoting online casinos face crackdown

National campaigned on making offshore online casino operators pay gaming duty of 12 percent on...

Influencers promoting online casinos face crackdown

Authorities have launched a crackdown on social media influencers promoting offshore online casinos, warning they face hefty fines if they fail to remove the illegal content.

Greens call for PM to step in over Peters' comments

Green Party leader Chlöe Swarbrick. Photo: RNZ

Greens call for PM to step in over Peters' comments

The Green Party is demanding the Prime Minister step in over statements made by Winston Peters, saying they have led to "immense" numbers of death threats against MP Benjamin Doyle.

Red Cross apology after 'shocking' overtaking attempt

The Red Cross-branded hatchback can be seen driving on the wrong side of the road. Image: supplied

Red Cross apology after 'shocking' overtaking attempt

Red Cross NZ has apologised after an overtaking attempt by a staff member in a branded car was caught on camera.

F1 star 'touched' by Timaru school's book

Lando Norris thanks pupils from Oceanview Heights Primary School for their letters. Photo: McLaren

F1 star 'touched' by Timaru school's book

Formula One star Lando Norris has won lifelong fans at a small Timaru primary school after he responded to a book they compiled in his honour.

Evacuation after fire in Eccles building

A fire has led to an evacuation at a University of Otago building this morning.

Father, son charged over Calton Hill attack: police

Father, son charged over Calton Hill attack: police

A father and son have been charged following an attack on a man at his Dunedin home, police say.

Man 'critically hurt' amid Brockville incidents

Man 'critically hurt' amid Brockville incidents

A man was left in a critical condition after falling from a moving trailer, in one of three incidents to happen in Brockville on Saturday.

Trump 'not joking' about third term presidency

Donald Trump, who at 78 was the oldest US president at the time of his inauguration, would be 82...

Trump 'not joking' about third term presidency

President Donald Trump says he's not joking about seeking a third term, which is barred by the US Constitution, but it is too early to think about doing so.

Gang leader jailed over drug operation

Eleven Tribesmen were charged when Operation Italian Sky targeted their South Island network in...

Gang leader jailed over multimillion-dollar Christchurch drug operation

A Tribesmen gang leader who lived a lavish lifestyle, often travelling business class and driving expensive cars, has been handed a prison sentence in Christchurch.

Relief, frustration over abandoned Health NZ restructuring

Relief, frustration over abandoned Health NZ restructuring

There were tears of relief - mingled with frustration - among staff at the National Public Health Service today at the news Health NZ had abandoned plans for further job cuts and restructuring.