Teenage girls 'violently assaulted' in Auckland robbery
Police say the two young victims were hanging out with a larger group of girls for about an hour before the group reportedly turned on the pair.
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Flights cancelled as severe gales hit parts of the country
Air New Zealand says strong winds have impacted its operations in Wellington, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Blenheim, Invercargill, Dunedin and Queenstown.
Ousted Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris to stand as independent candidate
Tākuta Ferris was ousted from Te Pāti Māori in 2025 following a period of internal conflict and a public falling out with the party's leadership.
ACT Party takes aim at 'activist judges', Treaty of Waitangi clauses
Party leader David Seymour has called for "one law for all with one future together" in a policy announcement on Sunday.
National promises no new taxes if re-elected
The party has ruled out a bed tax and a bank tax, but was silent about the possibility of a fuel excise increase.
Man in critical condition after being hit by car in Manawatū
The man is in critical condition in Wellington Hospital. Police say there may be witnesses with video footage who are reluctant to come forward.
Mediawatch: Are we getting more ‘media mature’?
The latest edition of the biggest survey of Kiwi media habits says local outlets are clawing more of us back from YouTube, Netflix, Spotify and social media. Can it last? And what does it mean for NZ On Air spending our money on local content?
Otago oncology professor calls ACT's cancer centre policy 'magical thinking'
ACT expected around $2 billion of capital investment would be required.
Officials keep quiet after botched Lake Alice compensation
A survivor of abuse in care's accommodation supplement was wrongly cancelled. MSD officials aren't saying if they will check to make sure others haven't been affected.
Hospital security appeared powerless against 'intimidating' patient, witness says
The man "crashed" against a wall, stared at people and vaped in Palmerston North Hospital before being seen by medical staff.
Firefighters working on large vegetation fire in Invercargill
The south shift manager said firefighters were working against the wind and rain.
Firefighters investigating cause of large Wānaka blaze
Fire and Emergency said no houses had caught fire on Saturday.
Polytechs resisting attempts to keep single collective agreement for sector, union says
The Tertiary Education Union says it has asked the ERA to intervene in the dispute.
Black Ferns find their ruthless side
Back Ferns coach Whitney Hansen said the win over Australia was the performance they had been searching for.
Warriors go top - for now - after thrilling win over South Sydney
Seven tries and Luke Hanson's late field goal against the Rabbitohs is enough to lift the Warriors ahead of Penrith at the top of the standings with two games to play.
Strong winds hampering firefighters at large Wānaka blaze
About 22 homes were evacuated in Wānaka's Albert Town on Saturday night, as the huge flames burned close to residential streets on steep terrain.
Late Hanson field goal puts Warriors atop NRL
Rookie five-eighth Luke Hanson has slotted a last-minute field goal to put NZ Warriors atop the NRL table with a 45-26 win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Sydney.
Three hurt in Lindis Pass crash
Police are seeking witnesses after three people have been critically injured following a crash on Lindis Pass.
Police investigate Far North death
A woman has been arrested and police have launched an investigation, after a man's death in the Far North.
Auckland City FC bag 14th Oceania Champions League crown
Ryan De Vries and Matt Ellis score in the second half of a 2-0 win over Solomon Islands club Central Coast FC in the decider in Fiji.
One critically injured after Tauranga crash
The crash happened at the Mount Maunganui intersection of SH29A and SH2 at about 3.50pm.
Ruthless Black Ferns crush Wallaroos to secure Laurie O'Reilly Cup
The result stretches New Zealand's record over Australia to 30-0, dating back to 1994.
Warriors sign McFadden for long-haul
The Warriors have further bolstered their back office by extending the contract of key figure Andrew McFadden.
Fleeing driver in Palmerston North leaves officer in critical condition
A police officer is in a critical condition after being hit by a fleeing driver in Palmerston North overnight.
Southland student's curiosity earns science honours and a ticket to the US
Sophie Ineson has become a science fair phenom. Now even the Department of Conservation is taking notice.
Motor industry calls for bipartisan approach to clean car standard
Insiders say rapidly changing import charges on high-emission vehicles are causing headaches for the industry.
Are currency conversion charges a rip-off? Ask Susan
Plus RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your burning questions about KiwiSaver limits and retirement investments.
Rollers Bakery, made famous by golfer Ryan Fox, reports attempted break-in
One fan of the bakery said the "urge for foxy pies is too great for some people it seems".
Christchurch city councillor calls for bed register to crack down on unapproved Airbnbs
The call comes after MBIE backed a ruling that owners needed permission before using residential properties as holiday or short-term rentals.
Country Life: Taranaki dairy farm's herd home
Spending an extra half a million dollars building a herd home for his cows means Paul Kuriger can milk for an extra month.
Protesters interrupt ACT's South Island campaign launch
They were calling for sanctions on Israel, but drowned out by jeers from the crowd.
One dead in crash south of Whangārei
The person was found dead at the scene of the single-vehicle crash.
Crash closes Tauranga's main road
The single-vehicle crash was reported to police just after 5.40am Saturday.
Warriors forward Shakira Baker's double life
Shakira Baker juggles two careers - rugby league and teaching. It was only a matter of time before her two worlds collided.
MBIE backs council ruling that Christchurch Airbnb owners need to get consent or stop
Christchurch City Council sought a determination from the ministry because it felt the owners had changed the use of the unit from its consented use.
Hamilton man Jason Monkley charged childcare firm $2900 to fix van - then torched it
Monkley twice denied any involvement in the blaze but his own CCTV system helped convict him.
ACT to campaign on Paul Henry's 'Starship for cancer' proposal
Henry mused about creating a world-class cancer hospital when he announced his candidacy. ACT is running with the idea.
Report on Mt Maunganui landslide risk unread: Tauranga City Council
The August 2025 council meeting that was to receive the report warning of the landslide risk was cancelled and never rescheduled.
Lawyer convicted of assault on his 12-year-old son which left him hospitalised
The lawyer was sentenced to supervision after pleading guilty to the assault and has name suppression.
Healthline calls in reinforcements amid biggest flu outbreak in 10 years
The health service has been handling about 20 percent more calls than normal following a surge in flu.
Third case of H5 bird flu found in Wellington region
The northern giant petrel was found on a remote Cape Palliser beach.
East Coast conservationist rescues emu chicks after feral cat attack
Ruatoria man Graeme Atkins says raising the birds is like looking after puppies, with them following him around everywhere.
IRD still talking to charities about cap on donation tax credits: Luxon
The Prime Minister was responding to criticisms of the policy from one of his MPs, Greg Fleming.
Police close Papatoetoe election fraud investigation due to insufficient evidence
Police have closed an investigation into alleged electoral fraud in the 2025 Papatoetoe local body election.
Air New Zealand forced to BYO fuel due to contaminated batch in Fiji
It also had to cancel a service.
'Doesn't bring Blake back' - inquest into 25-year-old murdered in maximum security prison concludes
Prison head defends the mixing of gang members at Paremoremo.