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Farms 'smashed' in East Coast storms
A clearer picture of the level of damage is starting to emerge after huge downpours hit the region last month.

Police criminal probe into Pike River nearly finished
Last November the lawyer for Pike River families told RNZ police had enough evidence to lay manslaughter charges over the disaster.

What it’s like to cruise around New Zealand
My cruise on the Noordam was relaxed, enjoyable and truly a restful break away, as well as a chance to discover coastal New Zealand.

Groundhog Day to bring warmer temperatures

China executes four more Myanmar mafia members

New Zealand can 'claim responsible mining' - Minerals Council
New Zealand is in talks with the United States about the supply of rare and critical minerals, as Donald Trump seeks to reduce their reliance on China.

Fertiliser a possible pawn in global chessboard - Rabobank
A new report has alerted geopolitical risks, such as tensions in Iran, could affect prices for key items used on New Zealand farms like fertiliser.

Cyclist dies after crash on SH1 in Marlborough
Another person has been injured.

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's expulsion breached dispute process and tikanga, lawyer argues
A hearing to consider MP Mariameno Kapa-King's expulsion from the party is underway.

First GP prescriptions for adult ADHD patients issued
Adam Currie - who already had his diagnosis - said his Monday morning appointment was "really smooth".

I spent Christmas alone on a luxury cruise — and I loved it
Shandelle Battersby goes it alone on a Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship and discovers cruising can be as solitary or as social as you please.

Driver, 24, appears in court after allegedly fleeing scene of fatal Dunedin crash
A man has been charged over a crash which claimed the life of a passenger.

Exclusive: Emily Choi on Samsung’s AI companion push
Samsung is recasting AI as an invisible, trusted home companion, using CES 2026 to unveil proactive, privacy-focused smart living.

Former rower Les O’Connell’s Olympic gold medal stolen in home burglary
Former rower Les O'Connell won the medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics and is appealing to whoever pinched it to give it back undamaged.

Seven people injured in two-car crash in north Auckland
The crash closed the arterial route of Whangaparaoa Road in Auckland.

Australian brand ‘Aroha’ under fire for cultural appropriation
Outrage was sparked online when the Australian owner of the brand said she chose the name “to be a little bit different”.

Former rowing champion’s Olympic gold medal stolen in home burglary
Les O'Connell won the medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, rowing in the men's coxless four, and was appealing to whoever pinched it to give it back undamaged.

Man charged over fatal Dunedin crash
A man has appeared in court over a crash that killed one person and seriously injured another near Dunedin on Friday night.

Okta names Dan Mountstephen to lead APJ identity push
Okta appoints Dan Mountstephen to steer Asia Pacific and Japan growth, sharpening its identity-led cyber and AI security strategy.

Ousted MP felt unsafe to attend meeting where she was suspended
MP did not attend a meeting that led to her suspension because it was not a ‘safe space’, a court has heard

Police searching for Hone Haunui Neal after arrest warrant issued
40-year-old has warrant to arrest after Vernall Street and Lyon Street incidents in January.

Cyclist dies after crash on SH1 in Marlborough
Road reopened after morning crash involving car and cyclist in Marlborough.

Increased police presence in Napier suburb
Police found nothing of concern after a report of a person with a gun.