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Boil-water notice lifted for Bay of Islands holiday hotspot
A Far North District Council spokesman said the notice has now been lifted because tests three days in a row came back clear of E. coli bacteria

Gaza's Yellow Line is Israel's new border line, IDF chief tells reservists in tour of Strip

Wellington Phoenix women face injury concerns for star striker Sabitra Bhandari
The Wellington Phoenix women are closely monitoring the fitness of Nepal international Sabitra 'Samba' Bhandari after an injury scare in Melbourne.

Teens arrested after aggravated robbery outside Mt Wellington petrol station
Two boys, aged 14 and 15, have been charged with aggravated robbery after allegedly assaulting a man and stealing his necklace late Monday night in Mt Wellington.

Police seek public help after three-week-old baby sustains serious injuries
Authorities were alerted after the infant was brought to a local hospital by her family last Tuesday.

Heat alert for Hastings as 34C day looms
Health New Zealand is warning residents to keep cool and hydrated over the next week as the mercury soars on the East Coast

For better brain health, it's never too late to get active
Even beyond the age of 65, exercise diminishes dementia risk, a new study has found.

‘A year of renewed momentum’: Bank says the economy really is picking up and 2026 looks good
Consumer spending rises, exports stay resilient, and lower interest rates boost recovery.

Canterbury fire reignites before dawn, crews and helicopters working to contain it
11 fire crew and two helicopters are fighting the blaze in Eyrewell on Monday morning.

Ukraine peace talks in Miami end with lingering questions over security guarantees and territory
As the talks concluded, the Kremlin welcomed US President Donald Trump's new security strategy.

Crown looks to seize Mongrel Mob base where 'torturous' beatings took place
Authorities are making legal moves to confiscate the gang pad in Mataura, Southland.

A 60 percent cut to the Wellington maritime police means they will no longer be responding 24/7
The team has had a 60 percent cut to their operational hours and will now only be available from 9am to 6pm most days.

'Total nonsense': Police Minister hits back at former commissioner's claims he knew about McSkimming allegations
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says the former Police Commissioner did not raise the allegations until November 6, 2024.

What is behind the bills to 'split' A-G role - and will it change Israel's legal governance?

Discharges to be checked after stream turns white

Israeli Air Force jails 15 pilot cadets for violating isolation rules in potential security breach

One of Papua New Guinea conjoined twins dies
The boys had a seven-hour operation in Australia to surgically separate them on Sunday, but only one of the boys survived.

'Too slow': Liam Lawson looking forward after tough year
The Kiwi was pinged with a penalty for driving erratically in the final race of the year, but his car didn’t have the pace to figure in the points anyway.

Martha Stewart says she wants to be ‘composted’ after death
The lifestyle icon reveals her burial wish is to forgo a coffin and return to the earth.

Gorse fire flares again up in North Canterbury
Helicopters and dozens of firefighters are battling the blaze near the Waimakariri River.

The sound effects that make horror films so scary
In the trailer for Shelby Oaks, a mysterious sound throbs like an invisible threat.

Concerns for man missing in Southland
The search for Brendan will resume on Monday

When buying cheaper puts child safety in danger
Between the high cost of living and a slew of toys failing safety tests, buying Christmas presents for kids is fraught.

Storms in the Southern Ocean are producing more rain
The Southern Ocean may be "sweating" more in response to climate change - but what does that mean?