Experienced skydiver dies after tragic incident in New Zealand
An experienced skydiver has died after a routine skydiving session went terribly wrong at a popular tourist destination in New Zealand.
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Accused drug smuggler, 77, 'thought he was picking up a COVID-19 award'
Eric Chang says he thought he'd flown to Thailand to pick up an award from the United Nations. Instead, it turned out to be two kilograms of heroin.
World
The pub with no beer: Violent Auckland pub stops selling booze
The Edinburgh Castle's owner says he intends to keep his pokie machines open.
alcohol
New Zealand has new Prime Minister as Chris Hipkins concedes election
Conservative former businessman Christopher Luxon will be New Zealand's next prime minister after winning a decisive election victory Saturday.
World
Australian votes likely to help decide winner of New Zealand election
Changes to election laws mean expat Kiwis play a greater role in deciding the next prime minister.
Politics
Cal Wilson battled 'rare and aggressive' form of cancer before death
The stand-up comedian had been in hospital for four weeks before her death.
Australia
'Divine, radiant person': Tributes flow for much-loved comedian
Tributes for Wilson have been flooding social media as the public and her colleagues comprehend the news of her death.
national
Queenstown Airport evacuated after bomb threat
Queenstown airport was evacuated on Friday morning after the airport activated its emergency security protocols in response to a bomb threat.
World
League, union star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck pleads guilty to drink-driving
Incoming Warriors player Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has pleaded guilty to drink-driving.
sport
Air New Zealand launches baggage tracking for all customers
Customers can track their luggage from check-in using the Air New Zealand app on both domestic and international flights.
World
Beloved NZ family dog killed by council by mistake
When the devastated Kiwi couple went to collect Sarge his body was in a rubbish bag and he'd been euthanised by a bolt gun.
animals
Opinions divided over 'exceptional' Mankad reprieve
Ish Sodhi was given an "exceptional" reprieve while batting for the Black Caps in their second one-day international in Bangladesh, before taking career-best figures.
sport
Tank back on pensioner's lawn after three-year legal battle
There were double takes from passing drivers as Lenard Phillips' 15-tonne armoured personnel carrier was delivered to his door in Auckland.
World
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits New Zealand
'There are sirens going off all over the place.'
earthquakes
Climber rescued after falling hundreds of metres down NZ mountain
One person was rescued from Taranaki Maunga after they fell hundreds of metres down a slope over the weekend.
World
iPhone's Satellite SOS Emergency service helps two hikers get rescued
Hiking just Northwest of Christchurch in the Arthurs Pass National Park, the two hikers found themselves in a risky situation where water levels in the area were rising and it became unsafe to cross the river.
Technology
Multiple offers for derelict house untouched for 50 years
It was listed as the worst house in the best street, but it may have turned out to be the best bargain.
World
Drink-spiking suspected at NZ accounting firm's staff events
Two people at KPMG are suspected to have been victims of drink-spiking at separate work drinks, with the executive chair saying whoever is responsible is a "grubby little coward"
World
Charges dropped against brothers over deadly White Island volcano eruption
Landowners Andrew, James and Peter Buttle will not face charges as individuals, but their company will.
New Zealand Volcano Eruption
'Not welcome': Knitting group forced to cancel local bar booking
A New Zealand knitting group was left bemused and befuddled when a local bar cancelled their booking because knitting "wasn't their vibe" – though the bar is adamant it's really (k)nuts about knitters.
World
Surgical tool discovered inside woman, 18 months after C-section
A surgical tool the size of a dinner plate was left in a women's abdomen for 18 months following a Caesarean section at Auckland City Hospital.
health
Mystery grows over rock carving on New Zealand beach
Speculation is growing about a mysterious skull rock carving found on a New Zealand beach.
World
Barnaby Joyce cheekily backs Australia-New Zealand merger
A constitutional loophole would allow New Zealand to become part of Australia without need for a referendum.
Politics
New Zealand pensioner's lower legs amputated after botched varicose vein treatment
A GP has apologised for the 'devastating complication' that saw a pensioner lose both her lower legs after injecting a chemical into a main artery by mistake during a treatment for varicose veins
World
Kiwi thieves who nicked ancient war cannon in for rude surprise
While the thief may have thought they were in for a big pay day – the scrap value of the 205-year-old Crimean War cannon is only worth $185
crime
New Zealand man killed by 900kg bull nicknamed 'Big Boy'
On a farm in the town of Mataura, on New Zealand's South Island, a man's body was spotted lying on the ground by a gate.
animals
Fans rally behind Matildas after bronze medal loss in Brisbane
It might not have been the result the Aussies were after but fans showed their support and appreciation for the squad as they came off the field.
football
First rebranded Woolworths store opens in New Zealand
But the return of the supermarket has kicked up a stink with some NZ shoppers.
Woolworths
'Wilting Matildas': How UK revelled in Matildas loss
A love affair ends in heartbreak amid pride and pain. The nation's front pages sum up the dichotomy of sport. But it was a different story in the UK, which revelled in the Matildas' loss to the Lionesses.
football
Rainbow points to $34 million 'pot of gold' at NZ supermarket
A rainbow pointed the way to Lotto's pot of gold on Thursday morning, shining down on the New Zealand supermarket where the year's biggest Powerball was struck.
World
Kiwi woman who stabbed her partner 22 times in the bath pleads guilty to murder
Forty-five minutes after the murder, the woman messaged her children via Facebook, saying: "I love you guys – I'm sorry for what I've done''.
crime
Yanfei vanished not long after sending a message on WeChat
Desperate search continues for Yanfei Bao, who vanished not long after sending a message to a friend on Chinese social media app WeChat.
crime
Life is great for this couple who live in a 'gingerbread house'
The couple met over 15 years ago, fell in love a little later in life and decided they'd buy a home together.
PROPERTY
NZ's billion-dollar 'no brainer' to reach 100 per cent renewables
The announcement comes two months out from an election, with the government hoping to burnish its green credentials.
renewable energy
New Zealand man with Huntington's disease dies in smoking accident
Adam Duncan suffered horrific burns when he tried to light up in his flat.
accidents
$6.5 million plan to bring elephants back to SA zoo
Elephants could be making their return to South Australia for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Adelaide
'Millions' of iconic trees burn in California wildfires
A massive fire burning through the desert in California and southern Nevada has scorched tens of thousands of acres in a biodiverse national preserve and torched its iconic Joshua trees.
Weather
How plans to make NZ road signs bilingual took an unexpected turn
It was meant to be an inclusive gesture to New Zealand's indigenous Maori community.
road safety
NZ toddler drowns after falling from yacht in Fiji
A 13-month-old girl has drowned after falling off her parents' yacht in Musket Cove, Fiji.
World
Scooter battery blast moved furniture, cracked glass, left person critical
A person is in a critical condition after a scooter battery exploded in a central Wellington apartment with enough force to crack glass and move furniture.
World
Mystery pole cemented in New Zealand woman's driveway
A long pole that mysteriously appeared in a teacher's driveway is gripping a New Zealand community, who desperately want to know who left it there.
World
Helicopters called in as search for NZ mum turns into murder investigation
Police are planning to use helicopters on Friday in the search for missing Christchurch woman Yanfei Bao.
missing persons
Man could face life in prison over what this airport scan revealed
A 77-year-old man has been charged after 2kg of heroin was allegedly found in the lining of his suitcase.
crime
Open home event held at house centre of missing woman's investigation
The property has since become the focus of an intense forensic examination, and the centre of what is now a homicide inquiry.
crime
Seamless travel between Australia and New Zealand is one step closer
In addition to easier travel the PM, and his NZ counterpart, announced a new trans-Tasman roadmap, which will stretch to 2035.
national
Family told they're 'too old' for Australia set sights across Tasman
A family who were told they were too old to stay in Australia have been given a temporary reprieve.
immigration
Australia and New Zealand citizens could have passport-free travel if security talks successful
Australian and New Zealand travellers may no longer need a passport if security talks between the country's prime minsters are successful.
federal politics
Neighbour's tip-off sees open home transformed into crime scene
A newly arrived Australian couple put their overseas home up for sale. Next thing they knew, police were swarming.
World
Person arrested for kidnapping missing real estate agent in NZ
Yanfei's sister has spoken out, revealing she had not slept and was "feeling numb" waiting for news.
World
More details released on Auckland CBD shooting victims
The gunman can be named as 24-year-old Matu Tangi Matua Reid who was sentenced in March on domestic violence-related charges.
World
