More than a dozen fire crews battling blaze in Canterbury’s Selwyn District
Multiple structures have been destroyed by fire as firefighters battle a blaze in Canterbury’s Selwyn district on Tuesday.…
Summer weather: Warm, humid days, with chance of heavy rain
November to January rainfall and temperature outlook for 2025 to 2026 in New Zealand. Photo: SUPPLIED/EARTH SCIENCE NZ…
Melbourne Cup: Horses, favourites, form, race time, field – everything to know
Knight’s Choice, right, ridden by Robbie Dolan, wins the 2024 Melbourne Cup from Warp Speed at Flemington racecourse…
Measles outbreak set to throw exam plans into disarray
NZQA’s ‘derived grade’ process could be used for students who were unable to attend their NCEA exams for…
Iwi leaders step in as Te Pāti Māori tensions escalate
John Tamihere. Photo: RNZ/Lillian Hanly Iwi leaders will meet with Te Pāti Māori leadership at Parliament on Tuesday…
Guy Fawkes Night: Where you can buy fireworks, and what the rules are
Fireworks displays can be seen at events such as Guy Fawkes, Matariki and Diwali, but it’s important to…
Medieval tower partially collapses in Rome, trapping worker
By Juliette Rabat, AFP Dust rises due to a second collapse of part of the medieval tower “Torre…
Teen took own life after porn triggered mental health struggle
File image. Photo: 123rf Warning: This story discusses suicide and mental health, and may upset some readers. A…
Rebels gang member Ernest Albert’s claim of self‑defence rejected in Mid North stabbings case
By Shannon Pitman, Open Justice reporter of Ernest Albert claimed he was set up, because he was trying…
Cafe arson follows three other cases of damage to local businesses
Police say attacks on local businesses, like the arson at the Sunflour Cafe over the weekend, will not…
Melbourne Cup: What you need to now
Knight’s Choice, right, ridden by Robbie Dolan, wins the 2024 Melbourne Cup from Warp Speed at Flemington racecourse…
Chinese tourists now able to visit NZ via Australia, visa-free
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston said more seamless travel across the Tasman would encourage more Chinese tourists…