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State Highway 65 closed by truck crash
A truck crash has closed State Highway 65/Shenandoah Highway south of Murchison.

High school students urged to get vaccinated to prevent measles disrupting exams
The call comes after last year's exams and end of year celebrations were disrupted for some students by an outbreak.

Kiwi Ferns survive major scare to beat Fiji in World Cup opener
New Zealand has never lost to any nation other than Australia in the international game, but they trailed for large stretches at McDonald Jones Stadium.

One person killed in avalanche on Mount Dixon
The body of the man who died following an avalanche in the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park this morning has been recovered.

Watch: Substitute scores with first touch as Phoenix stun Victory in opener
Follow live updates as Wellington Phoenix kick off their 20th A-League Men campaign with a match against their first-ever opponents, Melbourne Victory.

Crash sees major road closed in Hutt Valley
The crash on Fergusson Drive between happened just after 3pm on Sunday.

Kiwi Ferns v Fiji: Live updates from the Rugby league World Cup clash
Follow the action as the Kiwi Ferns take on Fiji in Newcastle

‘Why not?’: Dream goal gives All White perfect start at Auckland FC
Lachlan Bayliss announced himself as an Auckland FC player with an audacious goal from 35 metres out.

Election 2026: NZ First backs 12-month commuter rail trial in Canterbury
Follow our daily live coverage of all the happening on the 2026 election campaign trail.

Election 2026: Labour pledges $7m to get kids off screens, NZ First backs Canterbury commuter rail
Follow our daily live coverage of all the happening on the 2026 election campaign trail.

Police officer pleads guilty to dishonestly accessing database, reckless driving
It is understood that he is still employed by New Zealand Police but has been stood down.

Rolled truck closes highway in the Tasman region
State Highway 65/Shenandoah Highway closed just south of Murchison after a truck rolled.

Person dies after being trapped in Southern Alps avalanche
One person has died following an avalanche on Mt Dixon on Sunday.

Election 2026: Everything that happened on the campaign trail today
National sparked debate with a justice policy, Labour vowed to get kids off screens, and NZ First went big on commuter rail for Christchurch.

Opposition parties raise concerns over what they say is voter suppression
It comes as RNZ revealed Prime Minister Christopher Luxon picked a "challenging" election date, despite the Electoral Commission favouring two other options.

Phoenix player ratings: Tell us how they performed against Victory
We want your take on how each of the Wellington Phoenix performed in their shock 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory.

Boatie calls in blaze in two-storey house, it was gutted by fire
A boatie saw the blaze from the harbour and called the fire and emergency.

'The railway lines are already here': NZ First backs commuter rail trial in Canterbury
Leader Winston Peters says it will give Cantabrians a real alternative to sitting in traffic every day.

'Football is cruel': Late blow sinks Phoenix in grand final rematch
Makala Woods put Wellington ahead, but two costly defensive errors saw Melbourne City snatch a 2-1 victory at Hnry Stadium.

Kiwi Ferns face Fiji in Rugby League World Cup opener
Follow live coverage of the Rugby League World Cup match between Kiwi Ferns and Fiji.

Embattled councillor says he will resign; but there is a slight catch
A tumultuous year as a city councillor is set to end, as Cr Benedict Ong sets his sights on a new political move.

Opposition partes raise concerns over what they say is voter suppression
It comes as RNZ revealed Prime Minister Christopher Luxon picked a "challenging" election date], despite the Electoral Commission favouring two other options.