Navigation for News Categories
New Zealand
New Zealand headlines with summaries.
-
'Entire lives swept away' as hundreds killed in Sri Lanka flooding
1 Dec 2025People in New Zealand say their relatives in Sri Lanka are in "complete isolation" after being surrounded by floodwaters.
-
People injured, Lower Hutt road blocked following truck crash
1 Dec 2025The truck rolled on Eastern Hutt Road in Taita and police are asking motorists to take other routes.
-
'We are active members of society': Living with HIV in 2025
1 Dec 2025An HIV diagnosis used to be a death sentence, but that hasn't been the case in years - so why hasn't the stigma changed with the science?
-
Cameras used by police after killings - but who covers the cost?
1 Dec 2025Police are increasingly accessing camera systems to identify plates from street or carpark footage, but say there are no plans to cover costs of these cameras for councils or businesses. Audio
-
'Very good aircraft': Expert on Airbus A320 grounding
1 Dec 2025Airbus A320s have been flying since the 1980s and an aviation expert says this is "probably the first event where they've had to ground half the fleet and do a software upgrade". Audio
-
Yellow-legged hornet: Aucklanders warned to be 'really, really watchful'
1 Dec 2025Another yellow-legged hornet queen has been found as Biosecurity New Zealand escalates its attempts to eradicate the invasive insect. Audio
-
Number of locally-acquired HIV diagnoses continues to fall - report
1 Dec 2025The number of new HIV diagnoses has fallen from 85 in 2010 to 60 in 2024.
-
'It was such a dream': Kiwi ballet star selected for European competition
1 Dec 2025Tamison is the only New Zealander and one of just two dancers from Australasia chosen to compete at what is often regarded as the "ballet Olympics". Audio
-
One NZ fined over $1m for breaching emergency call obligations
1 Dec 2025One NZ said "no customers were harmed as a result of these breaches".
-
What's feeding our fascination with murder mysteries?
30 Nov 2025After a long, hard day - despite all the grim headlines - many crave the "psychological relief" of crime drama.
-
Police Commissioner 'determined' to prevent another McSkimming saga
1 Dec 2025Richard Chambers wants to ensure there will never be a repeat of the "group think" and closed ranks that allowed the Jevon McSkimming investigation to be blocked.
-
Second Marlborough swimming hole falls to flood damage
30 Nov 2025A second popular swimming spot in Marlborough will be closed this summer, due to flood repair works.
-
'A little overwhelming': Kiwi crowned inaugural Costume Designer of Year
30 Nov 2025Kate Hawley has won the award from the British Fashion Council for her work on Frankenstein.
-
ACC appealing court order to fund care of baby with Down syndrome
The baby's mother claims her decision to continue the pregnancy could be classed as a treatment injury.
-
Mitchell Te Kani's sister told off after reading pre-approved statement
30 Nov 2025Paula Beilby was not only stopped, but also chided, after suggesting the defendant was given special treatment.
-
One new measles case in Wellington
30 Nov 2025New locations of interest have been identified, including two Wellington supermarkets.
-
Biosecurity ramps up war against invasive hornets
30 Nov 2025So far, 27 queens, seven workers and 17 nests have been successfully located and removed from Auckland's North Shore.
-
'Do not swim' warning issued for New Plymouth beaches
30 Nov 2025The district council says its wastewater system has overflowed and has the potential to reach Waiwhakaiho River and Bell Block Beach.
-
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Auckland, surrounding regions
30 Nov 2025A torrential downpour has literally rained on Auckland's parade, as MetService warned of a severe thunderstorm.
-
Air NZ's Airbus A320 aircraft return to normal service
30 Nov 2025The national airline says it expects no "ongoing impact" from the weekend's disruption, which saw 27 flights cancelled.
-
Emergency mobile phone coverage rolled out to community groups
30 Nov 2025About 25,000 frontline responders are already using the Public Safety Network's (PSN) cellular service.
-
'Not as cool as it used to be': Youth vaping rates halve within two years
30 Nov 2025A survey of more than 30,000 Year 10 students has indicated the perception of vaping is changing.
-
Lifeguards start summer patrols early after spike in serious accidents
30 Nov 2025Surf Life Saving warns that the warm weather has created a perfect storm of hidden hazards, such as rips.
-
Record number of Christmas Boxes, as need becomes 'dire'
PM Christopher Luxon, former All Blacks Pita Alatini and Eroni Clark, and MasterChef judge Michael Dearth joined about 2500 other volunteers to pack boxes.
