New Zealand
Decision-making power slipping away from councils, Rangitīkei Mayor says
Andy Watson says local government is entering a period of unprecedented upheaval.
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Facebook SOS sparks race to pluck 94-year-old from Tairua floods
The 94-year-old was trapped in a flooded Tairua bach garage.
Is this the next Kiwi to represent Ireland in rugby?
Sean Jansen could be the next Kiwi to face the All Blacks later this year.
NZ’s best 10 city beaches have been named, but which will you vote as your winner?
Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Which will you pick?
Price of meth in NZ dropped to new low in 2025, cocaine market growing according to new research
Meth used to be $1000 a gram. Now it's only $283 in Auckland.
Auckland swimmers warned off as wastewater still leaves many beaches unsafe
More than 20 Auckland beaches remain under 'do not swim' black flags.
40 people airlifted to safety from Waioweka Gorge in overnight rescue mission
Slips and flooding cut off trapped motorists.
Manawatū mourns classic motorcycle club president killed in crash
Club president John Rushton died in a two-bike accident east of Woodville.
Rescue underway for motorists trapped by slips in Waioweka Gorge storm
Police urge worried relatives to call 105 and quote event number P065149924.
Sister says she was messaged by 'broken' brother 30 minutes before Waitārere Beach shooting
'It’s not just my brother that’s been failed by the whole thing.'
Girl made ‘non-speech’ 111 call after fatal Waitārere Beach shooting, family-harm call made days earlier
Police say nobody who resided at the property held a firearms licence.
Waitārere Beach shooting: Sister says brother was 'broken'
Three survivors, aged 17, 21 and 46, remain in hospital with critical injuries.
'Tragic family incident': One dead, three critical after Waitārere Beach shooting
A 60-year-old man is dead and a woman and two young men in critical condition.
Man left in intensive care after being shot near children’s playground
Police are making inquiries into a nearby car fire to see if the incidents are linked.
'Avoid the area': Person in critical condition as police set cordons in Palmerston North
Officers were called to the scene in Highbury about 3.15pm.
Winning greyhound tests positive for Class A drug but racing investigators can’t find source
Neither the investigators nor the owner claims to know how the dog was contaminated.
‘It’s beyond a joke’: Repeated power cuts leave Far North residents in 'anxious state'
One Kerikeri outage on January 3 cut power to 1267 homes for 2.5 hours.
‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record high
Consumption doubled in the second half of 2024, according to wastewater testing.
‘An impossible job:’ How do you really know if a killer is ready to rejoin the community?
Sir Ron Young: 'I've probably seen more people convicted of murder than anyone else in NZ'
'The only noise is ourselves' – inside iwi's river journey
Parts of the Whanganui River are closed to other users during Tira Hoe Waka.
Palmerston North drivers caught at 'concerning' speeds, police issue safety plea
One motorist was recently stopped after driving at more than twice the speed limit.
'They’ll never be forgotten': Mum unveils Sanson memorial after children killed in triple homicide
Chelsey Field says she's been touched by the kindness of 'complete strangers'.
New shearing record of 732 in nine-hours for shearer Simon Goss
Video review showed Simon Goss' crucial final catch was made with under a second left.
Major Manawatū highway closed after serious two-vehicle crash
Emergency services were called to the scene about 7.20pm.
Lotto: Strike Four ticket sold in North Island town nabs $700,000 prize
Three other punters also welcome new year with big win.
Auckland faces risk of severe thunderstorms on New Year’s Eve
A North Island region is forecast to finally catch a break after a week of poor weather.
Sports honours: The stars and quiet achievers in the New Year Honours
Scott Dixon, Lorraine Moller and Martin Guptill are among those recognised.
Wild weather cuts power, cancels New Year events as warnings roll south
About 10,000 Tasman homes lost power after trees brought down lines.
Weather chaos: Thousands still without power as 120km/h gusts down trees, topple truck
Thousands remain without power and a highway is closed as storm batters central NZ.
Storm cuts power to thousands, SH57 closed by downed trees and truck crash, urgent save water plea
Police are warning motorists in lower NI to not travel unless absolutely necessary.