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Police were called to the scene near the intersection of Te Ngae Rd and Rotokawa Rd, next to Rotorua Airport, about 9.40pm on Friday.

Motorcycle rider and passenger killed in Rotorua crash

Two people have died and one person has been injured following a crash between a car and a motorcycle.

1:54pm

Dunedin's Regent Theatre (Source: The Regent Theatre via Facebook)

Aramoana film pulled from Dunedin festival over survivor concerns

"The way this decision was reached did not adequately consider the impact on those most directly affected, and we are sorry for the distress this has caused," the Regent Theatre said.

3:15pm

Construction workers in Belgium have struck actual gold — uncovering roughly €9 million (NZ$17.6 million) worth of gold bars and coins hidden in a chest bricked into a cellar.

World

Belgian builders find $17.6m in gold hidden in cellar wall during reno

"We stumbled across it while carrying out groundwork to lay a pipe for the sewerage system. We certainly hadn't expected to find gold."

6:00pm

Emergency services were called to Aranui yesterday afternoon following reports that a child had sustained dog bite injuries.

New Zealand

Dog removed after young child killed in Christchurch attack

Emergency services were called to Aranui yesterday afternoon following reports that a child had sustained dog bite injuries.

Politics

What are the Opportunity party's land tax and 'citizen's income'?

The party is soaring in the polls – we look at what they would bring if they make it into Parliament.

Repairs are underway at the Mepham Pl site.

New Zealand

Major water pipe bursts in Porirua causing disruptions, closures

Tiaki Wai said water was expected to return late Saturday night.

5:10pm

New builds are transforming Greymouth's town centre as the region's mining sector grows.

Business

'Crest of a wave': Locals say mining boom bringing back 'old West Coast'

Salaries are outpacing the main centres and job growth is four times the national average — here's what's driving the turnaround.

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The 21-year-old, who wants to remain anonymous, says he thought he was talking to a man on the dating platform, when they agreed to meet at Woolston Park in April.

Crime and Justice

Man lured via fake dating app profile in suspected homophobic attack

The 21-year-old Cantabrian, who wants to remain anonymous, says he thought he was talking to a man on the dating platform Grindr.

6:35pm

2:49

Rescuers attempt to clear debris at building damaged by an earthquake in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia

World

At least five killed after 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesian coast

The 10km-deep tremor caused severe damage and collapsed buildings in Indonesia's Flores region.

2:16pm

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New Zealand

Snow warnings for alpine passes, rockfall shuts Gisborne highway overnight

Snow and freezing conditions are set to spread across the country, with icy roads and bitterly cold temperatures expected into next week.

Crime and Justice

Man lured via fake dating app profile in suspected homophobic attack

The 21-year-old Cantabrian, who wants to remain anonymous, says he thought he was talking to a man on the dating platform Grindr.

6:35pm

2:49

World

At least five killed after 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesian coast

The 10km-deep tremor caused severe damage and collapsed buildings in Indonesia's Flores region.

2:16pm

0:51

New Zealand

Snow warnings for alpine passes, rockfall shuts Gisborne highway overnight

Snow and freezing conditions are set to spread across the country, with icy roads and bitterly cold temperatures expected into next week.

New Zealand

Motorcycle rider and passenger killed in Rotorua crash

Two people have died and one person has been injured following a crash between a car and a motorcycle.

1:54pm

New Zealand

Aramoana film pulled from Dunedin festival over survivor concerns

"The way this decision was reached did not adequately consider the impact on those most directly affected, and we are sorry for the distress this has caused," the Regent Theatre said.

3:15pm

World

Belgian builders find $17.6m in gold hidden in cellar wall during reno

"We stumbled across it while carrying out groundwork to lay a pipe for the sewerage system. We certainly hadn't expected to find gold."

6:00pm

New Zealand

Dog removed after young child killed in Christchurch attack

Emergency services were called to Aranui yesterday afternoon following reports that a child had sustained dog bite injuries.

Politics

What are the Opportunity party's land tax and 'citizen's income'?

The party is soaring in the polls – we look at what they would bring if they make it into Parliament.

New Zealand

Major water pipe bursts in Porirua causing disruptions, closures

Tiaki Wai said water was expected to return late Saturday night.

5:10pm

Sophie Greer and her 10-month-old cavoodle Lottie were attacked by a Rottweiler while walking in the new reserve across from the Pakowhai dog park in Pakowhai Road, Hastings.

New Zealand

'I’m going to die here': Hastings woman recounts Rottweiler attack

A Hastings woman who felt the teeth of a roaming Rottweiler sink into her thought she was going to die when she saw a second dog approaching.

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding Air Force One, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md

World

Trump says USS Lincoln's record time at sea 'not nearly long enough'

American sailors endured nearly nine months at sea aboard the aircraft carrier supporting US operations against Iran.

2:46pm

Crime and Justice

Man lured via fake dating app profile in suspected homophobic attack

The 21-year-old Cantabrian, who wants to remain anonymous, says he thought he was talking to a man on the dating platform Grindr.

6:35pm

2:49

World

At least five killed after 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesian coast

The 10km-deep tremor caused severe damage and collapsed buildings in Indonesia's Flores region.

2:16pm

0:51

New Zealand

'I’m going to die here': Hastings woman recounts Rottweiler attack

A Hastings woman who felt the teeth of a roaming Rottweiler sink into her thought she was going to die when she saw a second dog approaching.

World

Trump says USS Lincoln's record time at sea 'not nearly long enough'

American sailors endured nearly nine months at sea aboard the aircraft carrier supporting US operations against Iran.

2:46pm

New Zealand

Snow warnings for alpine passes, rockfall shuts Gisborne highway overnight

Snow and freezing conditions are set to spread across the country, with icy roads and bitterly cold temperatures expected into next week.

New Zealand

Motorcycle rider and passenger killed in Rotorua crash

Two people have died and one person has been injured following a crash between a car and a motorcycle.

1:54pm

New Zealand

Aramoana film pulled from Dunedin festival over survivor concerns

"The way this decision was reached did not adequately consider the impact on those most directly affected, and we are sorry for the distress this has caused," the Regent Theatre said.

3:15pm

World

Belgian builders find $17.6m in gold hidden in cellar wall during reno

"We stumbled across it while carrying out groundwork to lay a pipe for the sewerage system. We certainly hadn't expected to find gold."

6:00pm

New Zealand

Dog removed after young child killed in Christchurch attack

Emergency services were called to Aranui yesterday afternoon following reports that a child had sustained dog bite injuries.

Politics

What are the Opportunity party's land tax and 'citizen's income'?

The party is soaring in the polls – we look at what they would bring if they make it into Parliament.

New Zealand

Motorcycle rider and passenger killed in Rotorua crash

Two people have died and one person has been injured following a crash between a car and a motorcycle.

1:54pm

New Zealand

Aramoana film pulled from Dunedin festival over survivor concerns

"The way this decision was reached did not adequately consider the impact on those most directly affected, and we are sorry for the distress this has caused," the Regent Theatre said.

3:15pm

World

Belgian builders find $17.6m in gold hidden in cellar wall during reno

"We stumbled across it while carrying out groundwork to lay a pipe for the sewerage system. We certainly hadn't expected to find gold."

6:00pm

New Zealand

Dog removed after young child killed in Christchurch attack

Emergency services were called to Aranui yesterday afternoon following reports that a child had sustained dog bite injuries.

Politics

What are the Opportunity party's land tax and 'citizen's income'?

The party is soaring in the polls – we look at what they would bring if they make it into Parliament.

New Zealand

Major water pipe bursts in Porirua causing disruptions, closures

Tiaki Wai said water was expected to return late Saturday night.

5:10pm

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