Village of two halves
Village of two halves
Westwood, south of Waldronville, is a village of two parts.
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Murder charge following death in Thames Hospital
Murder charge laid following death of man in Thames Hospital
A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder following the death of 60-year-old Maxwell Connor in Thames earlier this week.
Trump's Pentagon pick weathers Democrat grilling
Trump's Pentagon pick weathers Democrat grilling
Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, endured fierce Democratic grilling to emerge largely unscathed among Republicans at his confirmation hearing.
Christchurch house fires contained
Christchurch house fires contained
Two separate house fires in the eastern suburbs of Christchurch today have been contained.
Dead baby taken to Auckland medical centre
Dead baby taken to Auckland medical centre
The sudden death of a baby is being investigated after the infant was taken to a South Auckland medical centre.
Teen's killer took own life after appeal failed
Teen's killer took own life after appeal failed
A doctor who murdered a Dunedin teenager took his own life in prison just over an hour after discovering his appeal had failed.
Aussie PM pledges 'strongest action possible' if POW killed by Russia
Aussie PM pledges 'strongest action possible' if POW killed by Russia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sworn to take "the strongest action possible" if Russia has executed an Australian prisoner of war.
Police gather to remember fallen colleague
Police gather to remember fallen colleague
Police officers gathered this afternoon to remember their colleague, Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, ahead of her funeral tomorrow.
Two rescued as fishing boat sinks, warnings of debris
Two rescued as fishing boat sinks, warnings of debris
Two men have been rescued after a fishing trawler sank suddenly in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf.
British actor, comedian Tony Slattery dies
British actor, comedian Tony Slattery dies
British actor and comedian Tony Slattery has died after a heart attack. He was 65.
Ceasefire deal 'close' in Gaza
Ceasefire deal 'close' in Gaza
Negotiators have been trying to clinch agreement on the final details of a ceasefire in Gaza after marathon talks in Qatar.
Human interference factor as Hoiho face possible extinction
Human interference factor as Hoiho face possible extinction
The iconic yellow-eyed penguin (hoiho) is facing possible extinction due to a number of factors, including human interference.
Charges after woman returns to supermarket
Charges after woman returns to supermarket
A Dunedin woman with a hankering for poultry is in court after returning to the supermarket she allegedly stole a chicken and pie from last week.
Teen banned from competing to protect abused girl
Teen banned from competing to protect abused girl
A teenager accused of sexually and emotionally abusing a 14-year-old girl has failed in a bid to continue competing in the sport where he met her.
Ban on Lotto products coming for children
Ban on Lotto products coming for children
The Problem Gambling Foundation say children should never have been able to purchase gambling products - even for their parents.
South Korean president arrested
South Korean president arrested
South Korean authorities have arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over insurrection accusations related to his martial law declaration last month.
LA firefighters holding line despite extreme winds
LA firefighters holding line despite extreme winds
Firefighters are holding the line against two massive wildfires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles for the past week, even as desert winds and a parched landscape make for extremely hazardous conditions.
Increasing wildfire risk in NZ - experts
Increasing wildfire risk in NZ - experts
As the death toll rises from Los Angeles' devastating wildfires, it is easy to feel complacent about New Zealand's comparatively damp, cool climate.
Princess 'relieved' to be in remission
Princess 'relieved' to be in remission
The Princess of Wales says she is relieved to be in remission, after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment for cancer to thank staff.
Staff member resigns following prisoner escapes
Staff member resigns following prisoner escapes
One Corrections staff member has resigned and another is on their final warning, after two prisoners escaped custody from Waikato Hospital in the space of a month.