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A diver is recovering well after being bitten by a shark at Dusky Sound in Fiordland National Park.

Joseph Snode died in a single-vehicle crash on the West Coast on 28 January 2024.

The incident was the latest in a series around the upper North Island on Thursday.

Three former NZ employees of electronics giant LG have pleaded guilty to obstructing a Commerce Commission investigation into anti-competitive supply and pricing of television.

"Threatening to cut funding is a form of censorship. It is totally and utterly wrong," Chris Hipkins says. Audio

Kyle Whorrall, 33, died in hospital after being assaulted on St Johns Road.

The Akaroa town has been told to immediately stop "non-essential activities".

Wayne Brown joined a council transport committee meeting from his car.

A conclave will soon choose the next pope. Here's what you need to know.

PM Christopher Luxon described the Pope as a "man of humility", as other world leaders also paid tribute following his death.

West Aucklander turned Rapa Nui resident Marc Shields, gives a run-down on the island also known as Easter Island. Video, Audio

The woman told the Beach Haven resident she was doing a storm damage check for the council.

Heavy rain has continued to pelt central New Zealand, as the holiday weekend comes to a close.

Another emergency alert was issued for severe thunderstorms in the Auckland region this evening.

Electricity was knocked out to hundreds of properties during ex-Cyclone Tam, followed by intense thunderstorms which hit the city overnight.

Astronomers have just uncovered fascinating signs we may not be alone in the universe. RNZ talks with an astrophysicist about what exactly the discovery tells us, and why it is unusual. Audio

The largest-ever museum collection evacuation happened just over 80 years ago. Audio

Community tensions will surround the release of convicted double-murderer Mark Lundy from prison, and Palmerston North does not want him back, the city's mayor says.

More than 24,000 households and businesses are without power in Northland.

As Cyclone Tam continues to pummel the upper North Island tens of thousands of homes and businesses are without power.

At the peak, about 10,000 homes in the region were left without power. Audio

The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the upper North Island. Here's what you need to know.

Three people in total have now been arrested for the alleged murder of Michael Tokona.

Orange wind and rain warnings have been put in place for parts of the North Island.

The government is proposing the biggest changes to the system in 14 years.