Intense Israeli strikes hit Iran and Lebanon, US warns of ‘dramatic surge’
Intense Israeli airstrikes have pounded the capitals of Iran and Lebanon as the US apparently struck an Iranian…
Dingo attack led to backpacker’s drowning in Queensland: coroner
A young Canadian backpacker drowned when she was attacked by a pack of dingoes, a coroner has determined.…
Australians on board US nuclear sub that struck Iranian ship
Three Australian defence members were on board a US nuclear submarine that sunk an Iranian ship, prime minister…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ‘absolutely not’ considering standing down
A poll result puts National on 28.4 percent. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi The Prime Minister has told…
‘Like jackhammers vibrating’: Council ditches speed bumps despite safety gains
Residents Jeremy Matthews and Nicholas Lunn said the vibrations caused by vehicles driving over the speed cushions were…
NZ petrol prices creep past $3 a litre amid Middle East conflict
The price of 95 petrol has hit $3 in some parts of the country as conflict in the…
‘Extremely loud’ exhaust leads police to breath test Holden driver
A man is due to appear in court for driving with excess breath alcohol – after his car’s…
Two seriously injured near Levin after ambulance, gas truck collide
Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A paramedic involved in a crash in Horowhenua was responding to an emergency…
Western Springs Bowl with new 30,000‑seat concert plan revealed for Auckland
After this preferred option was ditched, the council’s events arm Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) has further developed a…
Echo Chamber: Christopher Luxon’s worst week in parliament
A global conflict has put the spotlight on a prime minister in conflict with himself. The thunder rolled…
Neighbours’ dispute turns violent in Dunedin
A woman was punched in the face when an argument between neighbours escalated in a Dunedin suburb. Police…
State Highway 1 closes in both directions near Levin after ambulance, gas truck collide
Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Two people have been seriously injured and a section of State Highway 1…