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Crash blocks South Island highway
Emergency services were called to the Omarama-Lindis Pass Road, State Highway 8, near Omarama.

Total fire ban issued for most of Northland
Fire and emergency cites dry, windy conditions as major wildfire risk.

Dame Sophie Pascoe’s Christchurch home blends family, accessibility and design
Far from a museum of medals, Sophie's home is a sanctuary defined by whanau, resilience, and a vibrant open-door policy.

India free trade agreement excludes dairy, but that could change - minister
New Zealand could continue to see improvements for the dairy industry under its Free Trade Agreement with India, the trade minister says.

What we know about the Ruatiti double homicide as search for Mitchell Cole continues
Sheep farmer husband and wife, Brendon and Trina Cole, were found dead at their Murumuru Road property.

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Vince Zampella, Call of Duty co-creator, dies in California car crash
The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles, US media report.

Landmark integrity probe into Yachting NZ drags into second year
The Sport Integrity Commission's first major investigation, triggered by dozens of complaints about Yachting NZ, remains unfinished a year on.

Live: Road trips and road rage - the great Kiwi holiday traffic shuffle
Traffic is building on key routes around the country. Follow along for live updates, delays and the inevitable bottlenecks.

Inside England’s Noosa ‘stag do’ that sums up why this Ashes tour fell apart
It is no exaggeration to say some – certainly not all – players drank for five or six days.

Watch: Terrifying moment jetboat and kayaker have near miss
Footage shows a kayaker and a jet boat coming dangerously close.

‘Unconvincing explanations’: Hundreds of rugby brain injury claims in jeopardy
Hundreds of complainants are in danger of their claims being struck out after the firm representing them lost a crucial appeal in the case.

Police name Ruatiti homicide victims as manhunt for son continues
They were 56-year-old Brendon Leigh Cole and his 54-year-old wife, Trina Michelle Cole.

Flashing lights, wrong uniform: Man arrested after allegedly posing as police
Police have arrested a man after he allegedly impersonated an officer and was found with restricted weapons and methamphetamine during a traffic stop.

'Call of Duty' co-creator killed in car crash: US media
Vince Zampella was best known for co-creating the Call of Duty franchise and founding the studio behind Titanfall, Apex Legends, and the Star Wars Jedi games.

How Kiwis at Antarctica's Scott Base will celebrate their white Christmas
At the moment, 71 people are living at the New Zealand-owned research station and they may get to enjoy some snowfall.

New Wairoa River management system boosts flood resilience
The design allows the Hawke's Bay river's mouth to be opened more quickly and safely, particularly ahead of forecast heavy rainfall.

Shoes, rhinos and Jaffas: Trade Me's top viewed auctions of 2025 revealed
Sports gear, 30-year-old soft drinks, a rhinoceros and Jaffa candy - what did they all have in common in 2025?

Watch: Prime Minister and Trade Minister on deal with India
The Prime Minster and Trade Minister held a media conference confirming the new free trade deal with India.

Electricity Authority lodges formal complaint against Genesis
It says Genesis could be liable for a penalty of up to $2 million.

Cryptic messages, fake deliveries and 40kg of MDMA: ‘Sheer excitement’ lures young housemates into drug ring
Illegal drugs were mailed to a Christchurch children’s doctor and a florist, in a Kiwi-based dark web operation that moved $20 million of product.