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Climber who survived 200m fall on Mount Aspiring should buy Lotto ticket, rescuers say
Emergency services launched a high-altitude rescue on Tuesday night after the man's climbing companion hiked three hours to call for help, presuming his friend was dead.
New $2 million blood bank opens in Wellington, major upgrade on old facilities
The New Zealand Blood Service says the capital's new blood bank - officially opened by the Health Minister on Wednesday - couldn't come soon enough.
Police crack down on drug dealing in Wairoa
So far, four men and two women have been charged with drug dealing, firearms and dishonesty offences.
Opportunity forced to update tax policy documents to make spending cuts clearer
The party plans to make $3.8 billion of savings a year, with about half coming from cuts.
Rush to desex pigs rehomed after alleged murder as boars break in
The 70 or so pigs were previously cared for by Coromandel farmer Stuart Edmonson, who has been charged with murdering a pig hunter.
Stokes Valley fatal fire trial hears of firefighters’ mayday call
Three Mangu Kaha gang members deny arson and murder charges at High Court trial.
English to become official language of NZ alongside Te Reo Māori and sign language
The English Language Bill has passed its third and final reading at Parliament.
Rush to desex pigs that were rehomed after alleged murder as boars break in
Three wild boars got into the enclosure and two now live with the rescued pigs.
Asian community leaders condemn Winston Peters' 'go back to your own country' insult
Two Asian leaders urged members of the ethnic community to use their vote in the upcoming general election to ensure their voices were being heard.
Green MP Tamatha Paul calls English a ‘bastard’ language during parliamentary debate
NZ First campaigned for English to become one of the country's official languages.
Call for more solar installation training if subsidies implemented
Solar installers are urging for more trianing as several political parties have announced policies to boost rooftop solar uptake.
Horticulture Industry Awards 2026: Five honoured for sector contributions
Awards presented for outstanding contributions to commercial fruit and vegetable growing.
Council looks at short-term infrastructure fixes to protect South Dunedin
The Dunedin City Council is considering what improvements to make in the flood-prone area.
China raises Winston Peters’ ‘racist’ comments with MFAT, urges NZ to respect relationship
Peters has not shied away from the comments.
Rotorua crash: 5 injured, 2 seriously, in 2-vehicle collision north of city
The crash happened on Oturoa Rd about 3.55pm.
Green Party losing in Auckland Central and National ahead of rivals in new poll
An electorate poll has the Greens behind National for the candidate vote.
Greyhound trainers face up to future without racing
A sense of the inevitable has shrouded the Hatrick Raceway this week as the Whanganui Greyhound Racing Club prepared for its last ever meeting.
Who will pay the price to keep NZ Super affordable?
Economists say two new Treasury papers make it clear there's no easy fix to keep New Zealand's pension affordable.
Fiji search continues for six healthcare workers missing at sea
The MD Ono-i-Lau left Moce at 7am for a medical outreach mission.
More school leavers with no qualifications becoming 'new normal': advocates
Education Ministry figures show that after years at 10-11 percent, 15 percent of those leaving school over the last three years had no NCEA qualifications.
