Heavy rains drench Southern California, spawn flash flooding, mud flows
By Steve Gorman, Reuters A family walks at Elysian Park in the rain on December 24, 2025 in…
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…
Issues with IKEA orders and delivery flagged
The store opened its doors at the beginning of the month. Photo: Marika Khabazi / RNZ A customer…
Storm warnings for Boxing Day, wet front still over South Island
MetService said a front was moving north over the South Island into Christmas Day, and was expected to…
Woolworths customer care workers on strike till midnight
Photo: Supplied / Woolworths Customer care workers at Woolworths are on strike until midnight on Wednesday, in protest…
Gull, NPD merger will drive down gas prices, companies say
The 240 Gull and NPD sites throughout the country would maintain their original distinctive brand if the merger…
Far North town, Kāeo, gets running water for first time in more than two months
Kāeo’s water treatment plant has resumed operation after a 67-day shutdown, just in time for Christmas. (File photo)…
Commerce Commission concerned about Bremworth takeover
The regulator feels the takeover of Bremworth Carpets by US based Mohawk Industries would not reduce competition Photo:…
Two injured in stabbing, police say
(File photo) Photo: RNZ Two people are injured following a stabbing in Ngaruawahia, north of Hamilton, late on…
Aeroplane crashes into house in Pauanui
Photo: Supplied/ Paul Baker A small plane has crashed into a house in the holiday hotspot of Pauanui,…
Bomb-making list, firearms, extremist flags seized from Perth man accused of backing Bondi attackers
By Nicolas Perpitch and Bridget McArthur, ABC Police have charged the man with three offences after he allegedly…
‘Easier to get growth out of an economic hole’ – Did we survive 2025?
Did we “survive 2025,” and will there be a fix for ’26? Photo: RNZ Depending on who you…