New Zealand news
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Anzac Day in pictures: Dawn services across Aotearoa honour past sacrifices
Here are some of the best photos from dawn services across Aotearoa honouring servicemen who fought and died in war.
North Shore fire: Video shows firefighters trapped above flames, engulfed in smoke
It would have been like being stuck above 'a mini-volcano about to erupt'.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivers Anzac Day speech at Gallipoli
Christopher Luxon is the first New Zealand Prime Minister to visit Gallipoli in a decade.
Frozen anchovies in recall over biotoxin threat
The affected products were sold in a few supermarkets and specialty stores.
Mongrel Mob quartet sentenced for brutal attack at Auckland’s max-security prison
One attacker was already serving time for the robbery and killing of a cancer patient.
Frozen anchovies in recall over biotoxin threat
New Zealand Food Safety is recalling a range of frozen anchovies after detecting marine biotoxin in the product.
From the Blitz to Eisenhower: Reflections of a 100-year-old veteran
Stanley Welch reflected on his time in World War II, living in London during the Blitz, and his encounter with former US president Dwight D Eisenhower.
North Shore Abilities Group recycling plant seeks community support after huge fire
A Givealittle page has been set up to support recovery efforts after the Glenfield blaze.
Westfield Manukau: Small electrical fire leads to Auckland mall evacuation sign
Shoppers smelled smoke in the food court, but no fire alarm sounded.
Australian politicians confirm New Zealanders’ citizenship pathway will stay after election
There have been fears a change of Government in Australia would axe the new rules.
Recycling plant seeks community support after massive fire
An Auckland recycling plant that burnt down on the city's North Shore last night is calling on donations from the public to support staff and replace essential equipment.
Man critically injured after Queenstown balcony glass gives way in freak holiday accident
The glass balustrade the man was leaning on 'gave out', causing him to fall.
Tauranga hosts NZ Chilli Eating Champs heat with hot sauce festival
The Tauranga event starts at noon, with the chilli eating contest at 4pm.
Anzac Day commemorations around New Zealand
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has spoken at the Anzac Day dawn service in Gallipoli, Turkey.
Man critically injured in fracas in West Auckland
Police have cordoned off a cul-de-sac after a man was critically injured overnight in Henderson.
Anzac Day revival: Historic Hamner Springs Soldiers’ Block formally reopens
After two decades of silence, the historic Soldiers' Block at Queen Mary Hospital in Hanmer Springs reopened on Anzac Day.
Northland expressway plan impacts landowners, homes at risk
The Northland Expressway will run from Warkworth to Whangārei.
Auckland fountain vandalised with red dye on Anzac Day
Water in a central Auckland fountain was dyed red early this morning in what appeared to be a protest coinciding with Anzac Day.
Firefighters left high above recycling plant fire after another aerial truck breakdown
Firefighters were left stranded high above a huge blaze at a recycling plant when their aerial firefighting truck broke down, a union says.
Indian community unites in condemning Kashmir terror attacks
At least two dozen people died after gunmen opened fired on tourists near Pahalgam in the Himalayas.
