Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan’s northeast region
Tsunami warnings broadcast on a screen in in Sapporo, in Japan’s northern Hokkaido prefecture after the 7.6 quake…
DOC asks people to stay away from seals after pup forms ‘unhealthy bond’ with humans
A kekeno / New Zealand fur seal pup. Photo: Supplied / Department of Conservation It may not be…
Maternity swab left inside woman after birth; HDC ‘highly critical’ of Health NZ mistake
First published on The woman became increasingly ill in the weeks after her baby was born. File photo.…
‘That man ruined my connection with my family’, sexual abuse trial hears
Michael Ian Mclean in court. Photo: RNZ / Finn Blackwell A man who befriended a boy at a…
Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia as Trump’s peace agreement hangs in balance
By Kocha Olarn, Rhea Mogul and Ally Barnard for CNN Local residents evacuate following clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand…
‘Anomalies’ lead Customs to $15m cocaine bust
Cocaine bricks intercepted by Customs in Tauranga, December 2025. Photo: Customs / supplied Customs says it seized more…
Hotline claims to have identified more than 200 alleged historical child abuse offenders in secretive Christian sect
By Digby Werthmuller, ABC News Former member, Jillian Hishon, says decades of allegations have historically been buried allowing…
Government still has the numbers to stay in power in new poll
Christopher Luxon remains ahead as preferred Prime Minister on 23 percent, while Chris Hipkins is on 21 percent.…
Children’s Commissioner launches anti-abuse ‘Dear Children’ campaign
Anaru Mihaere. Photo: Ellen O’Dwyer / RNZ The Children’s Commissioner has launched an urgent nationwide campaign against child…
No need for a further inquiry into McSkimming scandal – PM
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith The Prime Minister says…
Police called to back up firefighters at Auckland house fire
Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police have been called in to back up firefighters at an Auckland house…
Man dumps home insurance over Tower Insurance’s sea surge assessment
Tower Insurance says the high sea surge risk rating reflected the likelihood of flooding through nearby water systems.…