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Two stricken fishermen plucked from rocks in dramatic helicopter rescue at Port Waikato
Two fishermen are winched to safety by the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter from rocks at Sunset Beach, Port Waikato,...
Police Minister Mark Mitchell responds to weekend of violent incidents
By RNZ Establishing a youth military academy to get the worst young offenders off the streets is a priority...
Man found covered in blood and glass in Dunedin was recently married, had concerns about home security after recent break in
A man found dead, covered in blood and shards of glass, this morning in the Dunedin suburb of Pine...
Shearing: Big Taihape Shears win for Northland’s Toa Henderson
Toa Henderson, of Kaiwaka, seen here in 2021, travelled over 560km to compete at the Taihape Shears, won, and...
Baby survives North Canterbury double-fatal crash
A baby survived a horror head-on crash in North Canterbury in which both drivers were killed. Emergency services were...
1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake anniversary: Where to pay your respects
The aftermath of the 1931 Napier earthquake. Services are being held in Napier and Hastings to commemorate the 93rd...
Police seek public’s help to identify shirtless man on mobility scooter after two burglaries in Whangamatā
Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a shirtless man on a scooter in connection to two burglaries...
Hundreds gather at Christchurch beach, attempts to save large whale underway
Hundreds of people have gathered at a Christchurch beach tonight as attempts are made to save a whale that...
Heavy rain warning in place for parts of central North Island
MetService has a heavy rain orange warning in place for parts of the central North Island on 28 January,...
Virtual reality: Tauranga City Council utilising VR tech to warn residents of disaster risk
By Libby Kirkby-McLeod of RNZ Bay of Plenty residents have been experiencing virtual earthquakes and tsunamis this summer as...
