Endangered baby turtles saved from cyclone
Endangered baby turtles saved from cyclone
Endangered baby turtles evacuated from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred's line of fire have been safely released by wildlife authorities.
Poisoned from swimming in Canterbury lake
Poisoned from swimming in Canterbury lake
A person has been poisoned by bacteria after swimming in an infested Canterbury lake.
World's first uphill zipline opens in Christchurch
World's first uphill zipline opens in Christchurch
Christchurch Adventure Park has opened a new ride called 'The Rush', which is being hailed as an industry breakthrough.
Council votes to endorse Eden Park redevelopment
Council votes to endorse Eden Park redevelopment
Auckland councillors have voted to endorse a redevelopment of Eden Park in a debate over the future of the city's stadiums.
System failed teen who died by suicide, Grandmother says
System failed teen who died by suicide, Grandmother says
A teenager who took his own life following a battle with substance abuse was failed by shamefully inadequate mental healthcare, his grandmother says.
Woman busted smuggling 15.1kg of meth at airport
Woman busted smuggling 15.1kg of meth at airport
Customs have arrested a 23-year-old woman for smuggling approximately 15.1kg of methamphetamine, on a flight from Canada on Wednesday night.
Well-known musician sentenced, name suppression extended
Well-known musician sentenced, name suppression extended
A well-known musician found guilty of domestic violence charges has been sentenced to 80 hours of community service.
'Malicious actor' downloads private Health NZ information
'Malicious actor' downloads private Health NZ information
A "malicious actor" has accessed and downloaded private information about staff in districts in the lower North Island, Health NZ says.
Swimmer poisoned by algae in Ashburton lake
Swimmer poisoned by algae in Ashburton lake
A swimmer has fallen ill after being exposed to cyanobacteria in Canterbury's Lake Hood prior to a health warning being issued.
No-one in wheelhouse when trawler smashed into rocks
No-one in wheelhouse when trawler smashed into rocks
A fishing boat smashed into rocks off Canterbury's Banks Peninsula after sharply turning towards the shore while its wheelhouse was empty.
Trump pushes ahead with car tariffs
Trump pushes ahead with car tariffs, ratcheting up trade war
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks starting next week.
Man accused of targeting women on buses with sex acts
Man accused of targeting women on buses with sex acts
A man has been charged following a string of sexual indecency acts on buses around Wellington.
More flooding on way for sodden Queensland
More flooding on way for sodden Queensland
A significant, widespread and prolonged flood event has been predicted for an already sodden Queensland.
Pair injured as skateboarder turns into path of motorbike
Pair injured as skateboarder turns into path of motorbike
A crash between two men, one riding an electric skateboard and the other a motorbike, left both with minor injuries.
Motorway speeder disappears in puff of smoke
Motorway speeder disappears in puff of smoke
A man who turned off his car lights to flee Dunedin police while speeding along the motorway was tracked down with the help of police dogs last night.
Sth Korean children 'sent abroad like luggage'
Children 'sent abroad like luggage' in Sth Korean adoption programme
South Korean adoption agencies sent children abroad like "luggage" for decades, committing numerous human rights violations in the process, a landmark inquiry has found.
Nappy-wearing man created fake accounts to talk to young mums
Nappy-wearing man created fake accounts to talk to young mums
A man who created fake social media accounts so he could contact young mothers went on to make disturbing comments about their children and posted images of himself dressed as a baby in soiled nappies.
Mass signal failure halts trains in Wellington
Mass signal failure halts trains in Wellington
Train services to and from Wellington Station have been suspended because of a mass signal failure.
Hot Wheels show promises ‘unforgettable entertainment’
Hot Wheels show promises ‘unforgettable entertainment’
Has your child ever yearned to watch their Hot Wheels cars come to life in front of their very eyes?
Globetrotting cyclists mark anniversary
Globetrotting cyclists mark anniversary
Nivaun Rahne was working in a bike shop when Deborah Rigg walked in the door.