News
Coming to a cinema near you... the magic of Indian movies
Cinemas here are increasingly realising the power of Indian film, a distributor says. Audio
From Vogue magazine to exile - What's next for Bashar al-Assad's wife?
Asma al-Assad was once seen as Syria's Princess Diana. Now, she will likely live out her days exiled in Russia. Audio
What was the best music of 2024?
This week we asked Music 101 friends and contributors for their best album of 2024, played our favourite tracks of the year - and took your suggestions as well. Video, Audio
Fires run rampant in tinderbox conditions
The Canterbury region is so dry fires are taking hold and spreading rapidly, firefighters say. Audio
Power crisis cost the economy $300m this year
A leading energy analyst estimates this year's power crisis cost the economy $300 million in lost exports. Audio
British political stoush over sandwiches
The Conservative leader says they are not real food, but the prime minister enjoys a cheese toastie. Audio
Watch: How to spot a rip
Do you know what to do if you get caught in a rip tide? It's important you know the three Rs.
Three strikes bill passes second reading
Supporters say the bill will take "bad people" off the streets - but opponents say it doesn't address the root causes of crime.
Houses evacuated as fire crews battle blaze in Canterbury
Five helicopters, 22 trucks, tankers and support vehicles are working on the out of control blaze.
'He's wrong': Peters disputes Seymour's ferry claims
"He's wrong on the figures that he's used, he's wrong on the question of privatisation and he's wrong on the question of what it's going to cost," the new rail minister says. Audio
Search for teen missing since weekend
It is believed Elizabeth, 16, was somewhere in downtown Auckland, possibly in the Karangahape Road area.
Thieves steal lights from Festival of Lights
More than $10,000 worth of lighting and cables has been stolen ahead of the popular festival's opening at Pukekura Park on 21 December.
Watch live: Luxon faces questions over ferry plan
The Prime Minister's comments come a day after the government announced its alternative ferry replacement project, which has been criticised for a lack of specific detail.
30-degree highs for some, 'extreme weather' for others this weekend
Parts of the country are "staring down barrel" of 30-degree temps, while others face the prospect of surface flooding and slips.
Seymour's comments on ferry plan 'unhelpful', Peters says
Nicola Willis won't say how much the plan will cost. Winston Peters has been made "Minister for Rail". And Labour says there's still "no more information about what they're actually going to do".
Watch: Luigi Mangione screams arrest is 'truly unjust', led into court
The 26-year-old CEO shooting suspect shouted as he was led into court for a planned extradition hearing.
Second man charged with Lake Horowhenua murder
Robert Nattie Albert, 56, was found dead in a building in Lake Horowhenua's Muaūpoko Park on 17 October.
Teens arrested after car driven into Auckland shopping mall
Police were called to reports of a burglary at Silverdale Mall overnight.
Minister 'relieved' boot camp participants found, despite alleged car theft
The children's minister says she is relieved two youths who were part of the boot camp pilot have been found.
Bird flu: Third shed tests positive, more chickens to be culled
Another 80,000 of the Hillgrove farm's birds will need to be killed - doubling the total number killed.
Elderly woman and child hit with barrel of gun
Police are investigating a number of aggravated burglaries in west Waikato.
What's the weather looking like this weekend?
It's been a sizzling start to summer, and some parts of the country look set to reach 30 degrees on Sunday.
Weather: Restricted fire season spreads as conditions heat up
Almost all of the east coast of Wairapara will be in a restricted fire season from 8am Friday. Audio
Facial recognition reduces harm in supermarkets by 16 percent - study
Over six months, the technology prevented about 100 instances of assault, abuse and disorderly conduct in stores.
Police investigating needles found in food at supermarket
Needles were found in two food products at an Auckland Woolworths. Audio