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A propulsion fault meant the ferry had to wait at anchor for hours in Queen Charlotte Sound overnight while a specialist electrician fixed the problem.

A round-up of sports news in brief for 12 June, including Fiji becoming a tier one rugby nation.

Netball New Zealand wants World Netball to scrap the rule which prevents players representing two different countries at consecutive world cups.

Macron dedicated a significant part of his address to the situation in New Caledonia.

About 30 domestic flights were delayed, and 15 cancelled due to a thick fog across the city this morning. Audio

"The time has come to recognise whales not merely as resources but as sentient beings with inherent rights."

More than 3000 lightning strikes were recorded overnight, with most striking over Kaipara Harbour. Audio

Greg Devine said mosquitos that carry the virus "hitchhike around the world" and the increased movement of people is increasing those infected by dengue.

Palau's president says the US order to fast-track deep sea mining is not a good idea.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon remains unaware how it happened, but said he was "sure" Judith Collins would find out. Audio

Pacific leaders are heading to the third UN Ocean Conference which kicks off on Monday in Nice, France.

Two sections of state highway in the Mackenzie Country that were closed overnight because of risk from snow and ice, have now reopened.

Two sections of State Highway in the Mackenzie Country that were closed overnight - because of risk from snow and ice - have now reopened.

Gas reserve projections for 2029 may be reached much sooner.

Queenstown's Amisfield Restaurant is the first ever from New Zealand to make it onto a prestigious "World's Best Restaurants" list. Audio

State Highway 8 between Twizel and Fairlie and State Highway 80 between Lake Pukaki and Aoraki/Mt Cook will again be closed to motorists.

Motorists are being reunited with their vehicles today, after a rescue mission in the Mackenzie Country last night.

Authorities are urging caution as road conditions turn slippery and treacherous as a big chill bites. Audio

It happened earlier this week during a visit intended to celebrate the sister city relationship between Canberra and Wellington.