US strikes another suspected drug boat as probe into ‘double tap’ begins
US Southern Command announced that it had conducted another strike against a small boat in the eastern Pacific…
Controversial flag exhibit Flagging the Future stolen from Hastings art gallery
An artwork at the Hastings Art Gallery inviting people to walk on the New Zealand flag has raised…
Man dies after stabbing in Mt Wellington; homicide investigation launched
A homicide investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a man in Mt Wellington. Photo: RNZ…
South Korean man jailed following DOC undercover gecko-smuggling sting
Gunak Lee was sentenced to 14 months’ jail at Manukau District Court. Photo: Kim Baker Wilson / RNZ…
Thieves saw off, steal most of newly-installed table at DOC campsite
A 3m macrocarpa picnic table at a Department of Conservation campground in Wairarapa was installed for just two…
Teen arrested after attempted $20k clothing theft at Auckland store
A 16-year-old has been arrested after allegedly attempting to steal more than $20,000 worth of clothing from an…
Red-tipped bananas go viral – so what’s the appeal?
By Sophie Johnson, ABC News Red wax-tipped bananas have gone viral on social media. Photo: ABC Rural: Sophie…
Admiral says there was no ‘kill them all’ order in double-tap boat strike
A Navy admiral told lawmakers Friday that there was no “kill them all” order from Defense Secretary Pete…
Six injured by corrosive chemical on waterslide at Chch childcare centre
Five children and one teacher have been taken to hospital after a corrosive chemical was mistaken for detergent…
‘Rob didn’t need to die’: Dunedin man jailed for causing partner’s death
A Dunedin man has been jailed for causing the death of his partner and shattering a family’s lives.…
Three arrests after drugs and guns seized in Masterton sting
Three men have been charged with selling cannabis and possession of cannabis for supply, following an operation targeting…
$33,000 pendant swallowed in Auckland jewellery heist ‘recovered’
The Fabergé locket which is worth more than $33,500. Photo: Supplied / NZ police A Fabergé locket worth…