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Man claims delays in diagnosis led to finger removal

Man claims delays in diagnosis led to finger removal

A man says delays in diagnosing a lesion on his right finger as a type of skin cancer led to the removal of his finger, lymph nodes and radiation therapy.

Weather chaos brings bushfires, flash floods to Victoria

Properties are feared destroyed in bushfires raging across regional Victoria as the state battles ongoing erratic weather.

AI watching over aquatic centre

AI watching over Canterbury aquatic centre

A Canterbury aquatic centre is using artificial intelligence technology and 27 cameras to keep swimmers safe.

Trump tariffs could have negative impact on NZ: expert

US President-elect Donald Trump attends Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona....

Trump tariffs could have negative impact on NZ: expert

United States President Donald Trump introduced 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and a 10% tariff on China yesterday.

Luxon in Akaroa for Waitangi Day

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Luxon in Akaroa for Waitangi Day

The Prime Minister has confirmed he will be hosted by Ngāi Tahu in Akaroa for Waitangi Day on Thursday.

ACT standing by referring abuse survivor to lawyer, not police

David Seymour has released his letter to Pharmac's board chair setting out his expectations for...

ACT standing by referring abuse survivor to lawyer, not police

ACT leader David Seymour is standing by his party's response to a warning its former president was a sexual predator.

More sanctions for beneficiaries announced

Social Development Minister Louise Upston says MSD has more work to do to improve its accuracy....

More sanctions for beneficiaries announced

The government is introducing new sanctions for those on benefits, including taking five-hour weekly training courses.

Deadly QLD flooding expected to worsen

There has been widespread flooding near Proserpine in the Whitsunday region of North Queensland....

Deadly QLD flooding expected to worsen

An extreme weather system fuelled by two tropical lows has turned deadly after a woman was killed in floodwaters amid emergency warnings and evacuations, with more record rainfalls forecast.

Driver crashes in unsuccessful attempt to avoid duck

Driver crashes in unsuccessful attempt to avoid duck

A Dunedin man’s efforts to not hit a bird with his car failed spectacularly, when he crashed into a wall and ran over a duck.

Huge crowds protest proposed Germany immigration crackdown

A large crowd protests at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. Photo: Getty Images

Huge crowds protest proposed Germany immigration crackdown

Thousands of people have protested in Berlin against plans to limit immigration proposed by opposition conservatives and supported by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).

Hiker attempting fastest length of NZ walk

Billy Meredith is attempting to break the fastest-known time record for the Te Araroa trail....

Hiker attempting fastest length of NZ walk

A man who hiked more than 12,500 kilometres across America, setting a speed record, is now going to attempt to traverse New Zealand in record time on the Te Araroa trail.

Driver on extreme diet passed out before crash

A man's weight loss regime that included only eating two soups a week was a factor in him passing...

Driver on extreme diet passed out before crash

A decision to start using weight-loss remedies, which included living off two portions of soup a week, has cost a man almost $16,000 after he passed out and crashed into a tradesman's van.

Trump warns of 'some pain' after launching trade war

President Trump speaks with media in Washington after announcing the tariffs. Photo: Reuters

Trump warns of 'some pain' after launching trade war

President Donald Trump said the sweeping tariffs he has imposed on Mexico, Canada and China may cause "some pain" for Americans, as Wall Street and the largest US trading partners signalled hope the trade war would not last long.

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