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What to expect from this week’s weather changes

MetService is forecasting settled and mostly dry weather for much of New Zealand this week, with little to no rain for most. Cool temperatures are to continue... Read More

No parole for Rotorua murderer Michael Curtis

Warning: Distressing content. It's been more than 17 years since Nia Glassie died a slow and painful death following torture and abuse. Yesterday, one... Read More

Mazda Racing series resumes at Hampton Downs

Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series action resumes this weekend as competitors contest Round 3 of their North Island Series at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park in... Read More

Fears about Desert Road detour and traffic

The mayor of Ruapehu District says incidents along the detour around the closed Desert Road could "paralyse" transport networks through the central North Island. State... Read More

Prime Minister visiting United Arab Emirates

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon left for the United Arab Emirates today, Monday, January 13, to hold high-level talks with Emirati leaders and witness the signing... Read More

Police seeking Samir Belhajjam after Taupō escape

Police are working to locate Samir Derek Belhajjam, 30, who has escaped custody in Taupō this afternoon. "He fled from a Police transport vehicle at the... Read More

Notorious rapist Roger Kahui declined parole

Warning: This story discusses sexual assault and may be distressing One of New Zealand's most notorious rapists, whom police once described as a 'filthy... Read More

Growing optimism for the 2025 avocado season

After two tough years, a national avocado industry body is optimistic about the current season. New Zealand Avocado marketing and communications manager Matthew... Read More

Calls for 100% funding of ambulance services

Grieving families, overworked ambulance staff, and rising complaints. Did the recent funding boost for a critical emergency service go far enough? Tara Shaskey... Read More

‘Crazy’ near-miss on SH1 near Tūrangi

More dashcam footage has emerged capturing a 'crazy” near-miss where an overtaking car forces oncoming traffic to swerve on to the gravel. The video,... Read More

White Island emitting minor volcanic ash

Minor amounts of volcanic ash are being detected in plumes being emitted by Whakaari/White Island in the Bay of Plenty. GNS Science issued a volcanic alert... Read More

Pace trio set for ICC Champions Trophy

BLACKCAPS pace trio Will O'Rourke, Ben Sears and Nathan Smith are set to embark on their maiden senior ICC event at next month's Champions Trophy in Pakistan... Read More