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'Total nonsense': Minister hits back at claims he knew about McSkimming
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says the former Police Commissioner did not raise the allegations until November 6, 2024. Audio
Heavy rain, gales to hit South Island
MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Fiordland, with up to 150mm of rain and thunderstorms predicted.
Breakers surge into playoff contention: win over JackJumpers
Four wins in their last five games have propelled the Breakers into the ANBL top six.
Weather: Front brings rain, wind to South Island - MetService
Some regions of Te Waipounamu are warned to expect gale northwesterlies gusting up to 120km/h, while others should expect to be lashed by downpours.
Car ends up on side after crash in Auckland CBD
Emergency services were called to Nelson Street about 2.55pm, after a report of a crash involving four vehicles.
Air NZ changes power bank rules on flights
It comes after a number of international airlines banned the use of portable power banks during flights due to safety risks.
The 'groundbreaking' drones delivering medicine
A drone successfully delivered medical supplies to Bay of Plenty's Matakana Island during a simulated emergency as part of a healthcare trial. Audio
Cafes struggle as businesses close for holidays
The owner of three Dunedin cafes plans to shut down two over the holiday period, saying it's not financially worth it to stay open. Audio
Police warn of rising online scams ahead of festive season
The golden rule with Facebook Marketplace is: "if a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is."
First passengers touch down in Auckland on 'world's longest direct flight'
The route from China to Argentina - with a short break in New Zealand - takes more than 25 hours, with the return journey taking even longer.
How NZ can combat the rise of kleptocracy
Today's dictators aren't just seizing power, they're stealing unimaginable wealth and hiding it in Western banks, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anne Applebaum tells Guyon Espiner.
Principal at centre of mouldy lunch fiasco says she's hurt by Seymour's comments
The School Lunch Collective is investigating after mouldy mince was served up to students at Haeata Community Campus yesterday.
Tom Phillips High Court hearing over injunction ends
Lawyer Linda Clark filed an urgent injunction, preventing media from publishing certain details related to the case, hours after Tom Phillips was shot.
Better laws needed to protect sexual violence survivors - Helen Clark Foundation
Its report highlighted four areas it says will create "practical, meaningful and lasting change".
Fans frustrated as tense Tall Blacks finish cuts out on screen
Australia's Boomers beat the buzzer against New Zealand in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers - but not everyone got to see it.
'Do not swim' warning issued for New Plymouth beaches
The district council says its wastewater system has overflowed and has the potential to reach Waiwhakaiho River and Bell Block Beach.
Biosecurity ramps up war against invasive hornets
So far, 27 queens, seven workers and 17 nests have been successfully located and removed from Auckland's North Shore.
New era for abandoned Waiwera hot springs unveiled
A concept design for the revival of Auckland's Waiwera Thermal Springs has been released.
'Outdated, dangerous': MP leads e-scooter rules revamp
E-scooter injuries have reportedly cost ACC almost $14 million in 2025. Audio
Police seeking information after man shot overnight
Investigators are seeking two specific cars - one red and one white - believed to be involved in a shooting in Chartwell, Waikato.
Kiwi skipper dies in accident on round-the-world trip
Lyall Babington set off from New Zealand three years ago on his 17-metre yacht.
Outrage as local board votes against more Eden Park events
An Auckland business association is infuriated that their local board has voted not to support a plan to boost the number of gigs allowed the stadium. Audio
Biggest source of microplastics in our ocean revealed
It was found broken down tyres were the largest source of microplastics in New Zealand's coastal waters. Audio
NZ is full of paper roads, but what are they?
There are 55,000 kilometres of paper roads across New Zealand, which can be accessed by the public. Audio