Firefighters concerned over rise in kitchen fires
By Adam Burns of RNZ There are fears New Zealanders are becoming more complacent around fire safety at…
Wild weather downs trees, lines, floods roads
Strong winds and heavy rain around the South flooded roads and brought down multiple trees and powerlines, causing…
Christchurch shoppers out in droves for new alternative supermarket
Father and son duo Shane and Ethan Vickery opened Kai Co to give shoppers an alternative to the…
Weekend heat: Ice-creams, swimming pools and cancelled tours
Hundreds of sailors made the most of blazing sunshine and 10-15 knot winds in the Bay of Islands…
Givealittle fight: Pregnant partner of man killed in sand dune turns to High Court after being excluded from donations, funds frozen
More than $30,000 was raised in a subsequent online appeal from 835 donors – with the funds due…
Manage My Health breach: Northland doctors frustrated by inconsistent messaging
Coast to Coast Healthcare chair Dr Tim Malloy. Photo: RNZ / Adriana Weber Northland GPs are frustrated by…
New Zealanders in Iran ‘should leave now’, Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns
Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran. (File photo) Photo: AFP/SUPPLIED Foreign Affairs Minister…
‘One Battle After Another’, ‘Hamnet’ triumph at Golden Globes
One Battle After Another has reigned supreme at the Golden Globes, winning best comedy, while Hamnet sprung a…
All Black hopeful Dylan Pledger sidelined for 12 months
Dylan Pledger scores for Otago. Photo: ActionPress In a brutal pre-season blow, one of the country’s most promising…
Tropical lows expand this week, high pressure & showers in NZ for now… | WeatherWatch
High pressure looks to be pretty dominant in the NZ area this week, but we have plenty of…
Australian arts festival decision to bar Palestinian author after Bondi attack spurs boycott
By Kirsty Needham, Reuters Jacinda Ardern. Photo: RNZ A top Australian arts festival has seen the withdrawal of…
Ferry cancellations: Stranded travellers left with thousands in costs
Multiple sailings on the Connemara ferry were cancelled due to a problem with the winch that controls the…