Businesses amped for first sports event at Christchurch’s One NZ Stadium
Businesses around Christchurch’s new stadium are buzzing about the first sports match at the $683 million arena on…
A Chinese android just ran a half-marathon faster than any human ever
By Chris Lau and Beijing Bureau, CNN Humanoid robot Lightning runs after crossing the finish line. Photo: Maxim…
Weather live: Red rain warnings all day for flooded Wellington region
The Wellington region and Wairarapa have spent the night under a red heavy rain warning, with downpours expected…
Night-time escapes from floodwaters: Mayor says better warnings needed
Flooding at the old garage in Ōhura’s town centre on Sunday. A local resident said by the time…
Christchurch red zone ‘area of interest’ in search for missing woman Rowena Walker
Rowena Walker. Photo: Supplied Police are searching Christchurch’s Red Zone in relation to the disappearance of Rowena Walker.…
Quantum technology’s threat to Bitcoin blockchain not fazing cryptocurrency experts
A conceptual illustration of a blockchain system. Photo: AFP / Sergii Iaremenko / Science Photo Library Cryptocurrency and…
Gloves off, gumboots on for new boxing world champ
Lani Daniels is taking the IBF, WBO and Ring Magazine Super Middleweight titles back to Pipiwai. Photo: AFP…
Girls approached by group in car, police investigating
Police are treating the approach on a Devonport street as suspicious behaviour and are asking for witnesses. Photo:…
Beth Orton Announces New Album and Tour
Beth Orton is kicking off the week by announcing her first album in four years and a headlining…
Weather: Lower North island residents urged to evacuate from low-lying, flood-prone areas
Residents evacuate from Konini Street in Wainuiomata. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Authorities are urging lower North island…
‘Person of interest’ in Hastings homicide unconscious in hospital
The woman and two young children who died lived at the property. Photo: RNZ / Anusha Bradley A…
Petrol and diesel stocks fall slightly, jet fuel rises
Photo: RNZ / Unsplash Petrol and diesel stocks have decreased slightly, while jet fuel stocks have risen, according…