Weather: More than 1000 homes without power as storms lash North Island
Heavy rain to hit North Island’s east coast. Photo: Unsplash / Erik Witsoe More than a thousand homes…
Russia scores highest Ukraine gains since first year of war
By Victoria Lukovenko, AFP A Ukrainian rescuer works at the site of an airstrike in Kharkiv on January…
How State Highway 94 to Milford Sound is made safe for its million visitors
A helicopter swoops over the mountains above the Milford Road and drops explosives. Snow and ice cascade down,…
Column of smoke seen, loud noises heard in Venezuelan capital
Photo: LUIS JAIMES Airplanes and loud noises could be heard and a column of smoke was visible in…
Police seek public’s help solving unexplained Devonport death
Officers were called to the property on Kerr Street about 11pm on Thursday. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon…
Motorists in Gisborne urged to avoid non-essential travel due to heavy rain
Motorists in Gisborne are advised to avoid non-essential travel. Photo: mrtwister/123RF Police are urging motorists in the Gisborne…
Owner of ‘abandoned’ bike left near Lake Ōhau identified
Police are concerned about the owner of a bike left near Lake Ōhau. Photo: Police/Facebook Police were concerned…
Large tree falls on house in Auckland suburb during thunderstorm
A large tree fell on a house during a thunderstorm. Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Fire and Emergency…
Abortion numbers rise since decriminalisation and launch of telehealth services
Magma Healthcare director Simon Snook said the increase likely coincided with the launch of DECIDE, the National Abortion…
World-first as Australian donates organs after self-administering assisted dying medication
By Caitlyn Gribbin and Rachel Carbonell, ABC Karen Duncan (left in photo) was diagnosed with MND in August…
Boatie captures waterspout in Whangārei Harbour
A Northland boatie captured a waterspout in Whangārei Harbour. Photo: Chris Howe A Northland boatie has captured a…
Tesla loses EV crown to China’s BYD as competition, tax credit expiry hit demand
By Akash Sriram, Reuters BYD has outsold Tesla for the first time on an annual basis. Photo: Jakub…