Person critically injured after vehicle rollover
Photo: RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A person has been airlifted to Auckland’s Middlemore Hospital in critical condition…
Rockfall blocks state highway | RNZ News
File image. Photo: 123RF Rockfall has been causing disruption on the roads around Arthur’s Pass between Canterbury and…
Rare Hector’s or Māui dolphin spotted in Northland prompts questions
By Penny Smith Scientists are asking people to watch out for any Māui or Hector’s dolphins spotted in…
Tucking in the Christmas spirit in Upper Hutt
Christmas lunch diners John Kiegan and Thelma Balthiejus. Photo: RNZ / Ellen O’Dwyer Since early Christmas morning, volunteers,…
Melbourne police investigate ‘Happy Chanukah’ car bombing
Emergency services were able to extinguish the fire and evacuate a nearby house on Thursday morning. Photo: ABC…
Gull, NPD merger will drive down petrol prices, companies say
The 240 Gull and NPD sites throughout the country would maintain their original distinctive brand if the merger…
Man wanted for questioning in Ruatiti homicide turns himself in
Sheep farmer husband and wife, Brendon, 56, and Trina Cole, 54, were found dead at their Murumuru Road…
Historical mysteries solved by science in 2025
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Excavated in the 1920s, the 2400-year-old Hjortspring boat is on display at the National…
What happens to people who die without any relatives to bury them?
Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon The number of people in the Auckland region who died without any family…
Churches open doors for Christmas celebrations and thanks
Princy Christian (third from left) joined the morning service straight after her night shift. She’s at the service…
Severe thunderstorm warning for Dunedin region
(File photo) Photo: 123RF Hundreds of people are without power in Mosgiel near Dunedin, and also in Southland.…
Auckland business owner isn’t dreaming of a light Christmas
Suhail Mohammed says last Christmas was busy at his shop. Photo: Ke-Xin Li On Christmas Day, tourists are…