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Unknown man found inside Glen Innes home – police appeal for information
Occupants woke about 4.30am to find an unknown man inside their home.
Weather live updates: Wellington motorists urged to delay travel due to flash flooding
People are being asked to avoid all non-essential travel this afternoon and evening.
Black Ferns v Canada live updates: Pacific Four Series test, Kansas City
Live updates of the Pacific Four Series test between the Black Ferns and Canada.
Cyclone Gabrielle victims ‘remembered with love’ at coroner’s hearings in Hastings
A coroner is investigating 19 deaths in an inquiry that has been running since last year.
Live: Heavy rain, reports of flooding in lower North Island
Heavy rain and flash flooding has hit the lower North Island as severe thunderstorms strike, and more is on the way. Follow RNZ's live coverage.
Hutt Valley firefighters place ban on truck with 'multiple faults'
The truck went to a fire in Petone just after midnight, but its pump failed, the NZPFU said in a notice to Fire and Emergency.
Anthony Archbold gets home detention for drunken rampage at Nelson cemetery
The man in his 70s was left 'extremely shaken' but has forgiven attacker Anthony Archbold.
Police investigate link between fatal Rangataua fire and SH49 crash
Both deceased are yet to be formally identified by police.
Truck on fire on Auckland’s SH16 motorway
A passing motorist captured a photo of the truck burning in the emergency lane.
Fatal crash, body found at fire scene may be linked - Police
A body found at a house fire on Friday may be linked to a fatal car crash earlier this week in the Ruapehu district, police said.
Teacher who said she was ‘untouchable’ struck off after student complaint
The woman swore at students, made inappropriate comments and spoke about her sex life.
Nepal cataract operation a window on ‘god of sight’ Dr Sanduk Ruit
Restoring sight is just part of an inspiring experience at Nepal's Tilganga Eye Hospital.
MetService weekend weather warnings: Heavy rain, thunderstorms and gales forecast
Torrential rain and damaging wind gusts are possible for the lower North Island.
Country Life: Dragon fruit a sweet choice for storm-scarred Northland?
A trial to grow the exotic and striking dragon fruit is hitting its straps. Could the new sweet varieties developed in New Zealand be a viable crop for local growers amid a changing climate?
Government reviews RSE visa scheme, report calls for reform
An international report into the seasonal worker scheme says reform is needed to bring down migrants' costs, and protect them from abuse.
How to tell if your dog is in pain (and what to do if they are)
Yawning, nose-licking and increased blinking are all signs a dog may be suffering.
Spinning meats are far more than a 3am feed
Fired up, crispy, delicious meat rotating around, wrapped in bread and served with sides - the history of this mouth-watering culinary style in New Zealand.
Minister Chris Bishop 'unhappy' investigation into police breath testing taking so long
The Transport Agency (NZTA) then halted $6 million worth of funding to Police until it was satisfied Police had met their breath test targets.
Northland driver John Le Noel sentenced for death of cyclist Matthew Howard at Ōkaihau
John Le Noel's car was travelling up to 117km/h in a 50km/h zone on Ōkaihau's main street.
Educators call on crown to pause contentious changes to Waitangi Treaty obligations
An urgent tribunal inquiry has heard how the changes were drafted without consultation with treaty partners.
