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Manish Maharjan operates a drone at the entrance to a tunnel at the Rashuwaghadi hydropower project in Rasuwa district, Nepal, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.

Trapped worker rescued alive from hydropower tunnel in Nepal

Rescue crews in Nepal are racing against time to find hundreds of missing workers who are feared trapped inside hydropower tunnels.

7 mins ago

The deal would consolidate two of New Zealand's biggest life insurers.

Business

Japanese firm buying one of NZ's largest life insurers for $630m

If approved, the sale will bring two of New Zealand's largest life insurers under the same ownership.

18 mins ago

Kirstie Allsopp shares pictures of her hospital experience to her Instagram.

World

Coastguard member on final shift helped Kirstie Allsopp after fall

The Location Location Location host broke her leg after a bad fall - and one of her rescuers was a Coastguard member marking her last day on the job.

2:27pm

Crew members of the USS Abraham Lincoln talk to a souvenir vendor in Pattaya, Thailand

World

USS Lincoln crew hits the streets in Thailand after 260 days at sea

Buses carrying crew members of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier streamed into Thailand’s seaside resort city.

54 mins ago

2:47

Crime and Justice

Man accused of Epsom rampage can be named

The 49-year-old is facing a raft of charges, including wounding and injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, assault with a weapon, and dangerous driving.

10:50am

MetService meteorologist Heather Keats said there had been over 3000 recorded lightning strikes across Aotearoa in the last 12 hours, with more to come this weekend.

New Zealand

'Four seasons in one day': Wild winds, rain lash south and east NZ

MetService said wind gusts of up to 211km/h had already been recorded, and the risk of thunderstorms would persist into the weekend.

1:42pm

4:14

Emergency services at the corner of Parkers and Muritai Dr in Tāhunanui.

BREAKING

Crime and Justice

Two dead in Nelson after police respond to report of shotgun theft

"Initial enquiries suggest the two deceased were known to each other. We are providing the necessary support to their loved ones."

14 mins ago

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House during a meeting with travel executives

World

'Treasonous SCUM': Trump slams reporting on US ammo stockpiles

Trump insisted the country had "unlimited amounts" of firepower as the US war with Iran drags into its seventh month.

11:55am

Winter landscape. Dry grass in frost in the morning sun.

New Zealand

New Zealand records third warmest winter on record

Earth Sciences New Zealand said exceptional June warmth helped make this year's winter one of the country's warmest since records began.

1:24pm

4:58

NZNO delegate Lesley Pook has worked as a nurse for 35 years.

Health

'Worst I've seen in 35 years' - emotions run high after nurses call public meeting

Hundreds showed up to the meeting on Auckland's North Shore with some urging the Government to improve funding, staffing and support.

World

'Treasonous SCUM': Trump slams reporting on US ammo stockpiles

Trump insisted the country had "unlimited amounts" of firepower as the US war with Iran drags into its seventh month.

11:55am

New Zealand

New Zealand records third warmest winter on record

Earth Sciences New Zealand said exceptional June warmth helped make this year's winter one of the country's warmest since records began.

1:24pm

4:58

Health

'Worst I've seen in 35 years' - emotions run high after nurses call public meeting

Hundreds showed up to the meeting on Auckland's North Shore with some urging the Government to improve funding, staffing and support.

World

Trapped worker rescued alive from hydropower tunnel in Nepal

Rescue crews in Nepal are racing against time to find hundreds of missing workers who are feared trapped inside hydropower tunnels.

7 mins ago

Business

Japanese firm buying one of NZ's largest life insurers for $630m

If approved, the sale will bring two of New Zealand's largest life insurers under the same ownership.

18 mins ago

World

Coastguard member on final shift helped Kirstie Allsopp after fall

The Location Location Location host broke her leg after a bad fall - and one of her rescuers was a Coastguard member marking her last day on the job.

2:27pm

World

USS Lincoln crew hits the streets in Thailand after 260 days at sea

Buses carrying crew members of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier streamed into Thailand’s seaside resort city.

54 mins ago

2:47

Crime and Justice

Man accused of Epsom rampage can be named

The 49-year-old is facing a raft of charges, including wounding and injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, assault with a weapon, and dangerous driving.

10:50am

New Zealand

'Four seasons in one day': Wild winds, rain lash south and east NZ

MetService said wind gusts of up to 211km/h had already been recorded, and the risk of thunderstorms would persist into the weekend.

1:42pm

4:14

Two people are dead following two seperate crashes in Northland last night.

New Zealand

Two injured as crash closes SH1 in both directions north of Auckland

Emergency services were called to the Dome Valley crash near River Rd about 2pm, with motorists urged to avoid the area and use a SH16 detour.

2:58pm

Business

Retailers warned against displaying images of suspected shoplifters

Some Auckland business owners are displaying CCTV images of suspected shoplifters in stores or posting them on social media in a bid to identify suspects or deter theft.

11:32am

World

'Treasonous SCUM': Trump slams reporting on US ammo stockpiles

Trump insisted the country had "unlimited amounts" of firepower as the US war with Iran drags into its seventh month.

11:55am

New Zealand

New Zealand records third warmest winter on record

Earth Sciences New Zealand said exceptional June warmth helped make this year's winter one of the country's warmest since records began.

1:24pm

4:58

New Zealand

Two injured as crash closes SH1 in both directions north of Auckland

Emergency services were called to the Dome Valley crash near River Rd about 2pm, with motorists urged to avoid the area and use a SH16 detour.

2:58pm

Business

Retailers warned against displaying images of suspected shoplifters

Some Auckland business owners are displaying CCTV images of suspected shoplifters in stores or posting them on social media in a bid to identify suspects or deter theft.

11:32am

Health

'Worst I've seen in 35 years' - emotions run high after nurses call public meeting

Hundreds showed up to the meeting on Auckland's North Shore with some urging the Government to improve funding, staffing and support.

World

Trapped worker rescued alive from hydropower tunnel in Nepal

Rescue crews in Nepal are racing against time to find hundreds of missing workers who are feared trapped inside hydropower tunnels.

7 mins ago

Business

Japanese firm buying one of NZ's largest life insurers for $630m

If approved, the sale will bring two of New Zealand's largest life insurers under the same ownership.

18 mins ago

World

Coastguard member on final shift helped Kirstie Allsopp after fall

The Location Location Location host broke her leg after a bad fall - and one of her rescuers was a Coastguard member marking her last day on the job.

2:27pm

World

USS Lincoln crew hits the streets in Thailand after 260 days at sea

Buses carrying crew members of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier streamed into Thailand’s seaside resort city.

54 mins ago

2:47

Crime and Justice

Man accused of Epsom rampage can be named

The 49-year-old is facing a raft of charges, including wounding and injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, assault with a weapon, and dangerous driving.

10:50am

World

Trapped worker rescued alive from hydropower tunnel in Nepal

Rescue crews in Nepal are racing against time to find hundreds of missing workers who are feared trapped inside hydropower tunnels.

7 mins ago

Business

Japanese firm buying one of NZ's largest life insurers for $630m

If approved, the sale will bring two of New Zealand's largest life insurers under the same ownership.

18 mins ago

World

Coastguard member on final shift helped Kirstie Allsopp after fall

The Location Location Location host broke her leg after a bad fall - and one of her rescuers was a Coastguard member marking her last day on the job.

2:27pm

World

USS Lincoln crew hits the streets in Thailand after 260 days at sea

Buses carrying crew members of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier streamed into Thailand’s seaside resort city.

54 mins ago

2:47

Crime and Justice

Man accused of Epsom rampage can be named

The 49-year-old is facing a raft of charges, including wounding and injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, assault with a weapon, and dangerous driving.

10:50am

New Zealand

'Four seasons in one day': Wild winds, rain lash south and east NZ

MetService said wind gusts of up to 211km/h had already been recorded, and the risk of thunderstorms would persist into the weekend.

1:42pm

4:14

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