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'A tragedy': Road worker dies after being hit by vehicle
Worksafe and police are jointly investigating the circumstances of the road worker's death, a spokesperson confirmed.
'Ridiculously dangerous': Corvette seized, driver charged over reckless driving
The car was allegedly driven over four times the speed limit during the Christmas Eve incident in Edendale.
Wellington bar shutting its doors after 25 years
Leuven Belgian Beer Cafe is based on Featherston Street in the CBD and first opened in June 2000.
'Our food culture wasn't destroyed, it was buried'
A collective of Māori chefs aim to revive knowledge of classical kai Māori culture and the native flora and fauna that underpins it.
The new TV shows we’re excited to watch in 2026
We'll get fresh seasons of favourites and see classics make a comeback, but here's a list of other shows you'll want to watch this year.
How to talk to your teen if their NCEA results aren't what they wanted
The nerve-racking wait is over today, for better or worse.
Burning rubbish cleared from motorway after driver forced to dump load
All lanes on Auckland's south-western motorway are now open following a rubbish truck fire.
Wellington trains back after two week shutdown
The trains had not been running for commuters since Boxing Day.
'It only takes one spark': Fire restrictions for top of South Island
Most of the top of the South Island is now under fire bans or restrictions.
Search for missing Christchurch woman Terri Baker
Terri Baker, 32, was last seen leaving a premises on Hereford St at 4.30am.
The 85-year old-kite flier who's become an online hit
Jim Nicholls has thousands of fans around the world tuning in to his channel.
Former gun safety boss 'pissed off' at police, speaks on McSkimming probe
Angela Brazier says she's been "targeted" by police leadership, including the commissioner, and says her reputation is now "s...".
Where to watch the Golden Globe winners
There are plenty of award-winning films and television to get caught up on.
Bret McKenzie announces two New Zealand shows
The popular Kiwi comedian and musician will perform in Auckland and Wellington in April.
States of Emergency now far more frequent across New Zealand
New data shows New Zealanders are spending far more time under States of Emergency than a decade ago, driven by increasingly frequent storms and fires. Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz says regions must… Audio
Sewage leak that closed popular beach blamed on bottles in toilets
A health warning was issued, after raw sewage was detected at Corsair Bay in Lyttelton over the weekend.
East Coast drownings prompt water safety warning
Two people died in separate incidents in 24 hours.
FSA executive director retires following McSkimming report
Angela Brazier, who RNZ understands is 'Ms G' in the police watchdog's report into handling of allegations against the former deputy commissioner, will step down in April.
NZ's highest suspension bridge closed amid safety concerns
Cars, cyclists and pedestrians have been banned from crossing the bridge until further notice.