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'Medical incident' shuts down Christchurch pool, emergency services respond
St John was notified at 9.49am today.
The Denniston mine protest: Blowback from the 'blow-ins'
Shane Jones says he can't understand coal mining protesters. They've responded.
A dozen Lotto players win over $20k each – where the lucky tickets were sold
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $5 million on Wednesday.
Stock truck full of sheep rolls on SH1 near Balclutha
The Clinton Highway is closed following the single-vehicle crash.
Venomous sea snake killed after dog attack at Auckland beach
The snake was likely blown ashore by strong winds and needing rest.
Gregor Paul: Blues struggle to transition from champions to dynasty
OPINION: The southerners found their rhythm just as the Aucklanders slumped.
'Stay away': Venomous sea snake found alive at Ōmaha Beach
DoC advises people and dogs to avoid the southern end of the beach.
Be one of the first travellers to circumnavigate Antarctica
Say no to boring travel days with these new events.
Kiwi Beatles fan to part with menu signed by the fab four
Aucklander Chris Watson is parting with a menu he asked The Beatles to sign in 1964.
'Beautiful ride': Val Di Zoldo shines in Gr.2 Travis Stakes win
Val Di Zoldo won the Gr.2 Travis Stakes at Te Rapa, earning redemption.
'Great white': Diver survives shark attack in Dusky Sound
The diver and his dive buddy say the shark involved was a great white.
Are tourists spoiling this iconic Kiwi landscape, or are angry locals the 'fun police'?
Shellie Evans was shocked by what she found at the tourism hotspot.
'Our planning laws are a mess': Top CEO on 'whims and fancies' stopping big projects
Mike Fuge says that is not appropriate when we have such an important job ahead
'World's best and loveliest daughter': Tributes for young woman killed in Marton crash
My Marie Harder Clemensen died in a crash on SH1 in March, police confirmed.
'Raw and unfiltered:' Jenny-May Clarkson's emotional life story
TVNZ's Jenny-May Clarkson admits to suffering from self-doubt in her book Full Circle.
'Feels like he belongs': Could this ex-Wallabies star switch allegiance to the All Blacks?
The 34-year-old could represent New Zealand from mid-2026.
'Dream trip' turns to tragedy after hitchhiking Lord of the Rings fan killed in crash
Tourist Joseph Snode was picked up by a woman who later crashed her car and killed him.
Warriors' win over Knights serves as rugby league's farewell to Showgrounds
From next year, the Warriors will play at Te Kaha, with their visits extended until 2028.
'It's utterly insane': Kiwi comic Sam Wills on life in Las Vegas as Tape Face turns 20
'Those oven gloves are my Stairway to Heaven. I’ll never get rid of the damned things.'
'We will not tolerate abuse': Head of Two by Twos church responds to sex abuse claims
Sect head overseer Wayne Dean says he has not been contacted the FBI or police.
Cycling champion honoured for trailblazing work in Northland
Steve Gwilliam recognised for having a 'remarkable impact' on Northland's cycle trails.
Missing in Northland: 10 people still out there somewhere
Only two of the 10 missing Northlanders are on the police's public list.
'We might surprise': Crocetti tipped to outperform odds in Perth
Craig Williams believes Crocetti's odds are undervalued for the A$5m Quokka.
Warriors hammer Knights to end decade-long Anzac Day hurt
Andrew Webster's side continue to create their own history in 2025.
Inmate stabbed 40 times in prison exercise yard attack by Mongrel Mob quartet
One attacker was already serving time for the robbery and killing of a cancer patient.
'Horrific and life-changing injuries': Man in coma after 'freak' balcony accident
The glass balustrade the man was leaning on 'gave out', causing him to fall.
Man's 'family emergency' no excuse for driving drunk for the seventh time
He was pulled over by police for speeding, revealing he was also over the limit.