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Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:26:30 +1300'He was dying right in front of my eyes' - cancer patient's last chance dash to Australia
Dozens of doctors have signed an open letter to the prime minister, pleading for change to the access of treatments.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:12:21 +1300Meningococcal disease case confirmed at Otago University
The university was working with public health to contain the infection.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:32:48 +1300Christchurch mosque attack terrorist is 'like no other witness', lawyer says
The victim's families say he should not be allowed to give oral evidence at a coronial inquest.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:44:57 +1300Northland rough sleepers face more than 800 day wait for home through Housing First
One provider says there are "horrendous" wait times for the programme which helps chronically homeless people into housing in Northland.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:03:44 +1300Armed police descend on Kāpiti Coast property
The public is asked to avoid the area.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:09:39 +1300Greenpeace calls for government to drastically cut legal limit of nitrates in drinking water
It comes after the Danish government significantly cut its legal limit.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:29:11 +1300Kākāriki karaka eggs flown from Nelson sanctuary to Christchurch to boost species recovery
The kākāriki karaka is critically endangered and its estimated there are up to 450 birds left in the wild.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:18:15 +1300Under-35s buying less vapes could be result of tighter regulations
New Zealanders spent a total of $401 million on vaping products in 2025, compared with $417 million in 2024.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:00:56 +1300Weather: Strong winds, heavy rain loom as tropical low nears New Zealand
Rain is heading into Auckland, Coromandel and Northland as a tropical low lies north of New Zealand on Wednesday afternoon.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:21:45 +1300Preliminary report into Moa Point wastewater plant made private during Crown review
A preliminary report into the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant will not be made public while the crown review is taking place, Wellington Water says.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:57:15 +1300Some Aucklanders 'very wound up' over housing intensification plans
The council would be asking the government to allow more housing density within 10km of the city.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:27:38 +1300Woman dies, child hurt after car crashes into cafe on Auckland’s North Shore
"She was in a lot of pain": Witnesses were left shocked as they tried to help the woman after what they say was a "massive crash".
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:23:19 +1300Selwyn District could drastically limit rates rises but it comes at a cost
The public will be consulted on the rates increase.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:36:23 +1300Wise Response Society calls for immediate fuel rationing as war continues in Middle East
Wise Response Society chairperson Nathan Surendran says fuel rationing should be immediately implemented by the government as a precaution.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:01:07 +1300One person dies from e-scooter crash injuries
The e-scooter crash happened in Twizel on 28 February.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:25:44 +1300Police investigating threat made towards Timaru school
Police were alerted to the message on Tuesday and were working on identifying the person responsible.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:07:10 +1300Home intruder hit in head with a golf club following serious assault in Mahia, Hawke's Bay
Police were searching for a man who entered a home and seriously assaulted a person in Mahia.