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Diesel fumes lead to supermarket closure
Woolworths Te Awamutu shut briefly after fumes entered a storeroom while a sprinkler system and generator were tested.
Woman dies after hospital staff missed signs of sepsis
A HDC report says the hospital failed to give her reasonable care which meant diagnosis was delayed.
Mayoral Minutes: Tararua District Mayor Scott Gilmore
We're introducing a new segment where we speak with a local mayor about what's happening in their area... the challenges they're facing... how they're working to solve them... and what makes their… Audio
Ed Sheeran, Emilia Clarke spotted hanging out in Wellington
The musician was seen at Monsoon Poon while the Game of Thrones actress was browsing fish.
Small Histories with Emma Kay
Tonight she's talking about our somewhat complex web of provincial anniversary days. Audio
In a changing world, how does New Zealand find its way?
Mark Leishman speaks to Nicholas Ross Smith, a senior research fellow at Canterbury University's National Centre for Research on Europe. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 26 January 2026
Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
When can my kids start going for a run with me?
Children should always start running in small bursts and progress slowly over time, as doing too much too soon might lead to injury, an expert says.
'Still hope': Mt Maunganui rescue work enters second night
Six people are still unaccounted for 18 hours on, and an independent review has been announced to probe the hours leading up to the disaster.
Person found dead, another in critical condition after 'serious' incident in Clutha
Police were called to an incident at 6.10pm.
Gloriavale Christian School to remain open, for now
Its board sought a judicial review of the Ministry of Education's decision to cancel its registration as a private school.
Nelson man jailed for threats to kill public in tense standoff
Corey Innocente barricaded himself in his flat and threatened to kill people and the police. In his frustration, he fired a crossbow arrow into the street.
Severe thunderstorm watch for Canterbury including Christchurch
MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Christchurch City, the Canterbury Plains and Canterbury High Country.
Child killed in Pāpāmoa landslide mourned as talented musician
The boy died alongside his grandmother at their Welcome Bay Rd home.
Man dies at Auckland's Cheltenham Beach
He was unresponsive when pulled out of the water, police say.
Live: 'Deeply shattering', landslide rescue continues into night with several people still missing
Meanwhile Minister Mark Mitchell confirmed two bodies had been recovered from a second slip in Welcome Bay. Audio
Two bodies recovered from slip at house in Papamoa
Two people had managed to escape from the slip at Welcome Bay, but two more were unable to.
Teens allegedly indecently assaulted at Auckland pool
A parent of one of the boys said a lifeguard at Pt Erin Pools in Herne Bay failed to intervene.
