The US has vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution demanding an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza and unhindered aid access.

"It was horrendous, to be honest, there was just random furniture everywhere. "There was pots and pans outside the door, and so much borer as well. "All of the utensils in the drawers were wet, the ...

The government ploughed ahead with cost-cutting at the new Dunedin hospital despite a warning from Treasury that the plan risked backfiring. ...

A man has died after being injured at a property in Allandale, near Governors Bay, in Canterbury. A police spokesperson said ...

Christchurch company Whoosh will start building a 2km demo of its "Uber in the sky" transportation system in Queenstown’s Remarkables Park within weeks. Whoosh chief executive Dr Chris Allington said ...

Three side-by-side chain stores near the top of Queenstown Mall are for sale as their leases expire. Sharing the same landlord, they’re stationery chain Smiggle and clothing chains Dotti and Jay Jays.

Selection for the New Zealand under-19 golf team for the Toyota Junior World Cup in Japan next month confirms Queenstowner Ricky Kang’s steady rise up the ranks. The South Korea-born golfer, who ...

A new study examining the challenges faced by people with chronic illness highlights areas for improvement. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a long-term illness that can ...

Search teams have found a Wellington man who was missing. Tawa resident Daryl was found and receiving medical attention, after being missing for over 24 hours. Police had been concerned Daryl, who had ...

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Hurricanes loose forward Brayden Iose has been ruled out for the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season. Iose hobbled from the field with an injury to his lower leg during the Hurricanes clash against ...