Two 19-year-olds charged after child is critically injured in Otautau
Two teenagers have been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following an incident in Otautau on Sunday. A young child sustained severe injuries and remains in critical condition at Southland Hospital. The pair appeared in the Invercargill District Court regarding the matter.
4 outlets · Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes north of Te Araroa
A deep magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck approximately 155km north of Te Araroa at 4.28pm on Monday. GeoNet reported the tremor occurred at a depth of 195km. Hundreds of people reported feeling the shaking, which was classified as weak.
3 outlets · Te Pāti Māori unveils kai sovereignty policy
Te Pāti Māori has announced a plan to address food costs and Māori ownership of food production. The policy includes a tax credit for those earning $60,000 or less and funding for Māori-owned supermarkets and community food initiatives. MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke launched the proposal in Hamilton.
4 outlets · Winston Peters discusses costs of nuclear-free policy in final speech
In his final speech as Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Peters stated that New Zealand's nuclear-free policy came with a cost. He criticised the use of "megaphone diplomacy" and called for more investment in the country's diplomatic network to better serve the national interest.
2 outlets · Hotel evacuated and roads closed in central Dunedin after suspected gas leak
Emergency services responded to a suspected gas leak at the Scenic Hotel Dunedin City on Princes Street around 3pm on Monday. A faulty transformer was identified as the cause, leading to hotel evacuations and road closures near the intersection of Princes and Dowling streets.
2 outlets · Christopher Luxon to hold post-Cabinet briefing as Parliament enters final week
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will address the media in Wellington as Parliament begins its last sitting week of the term. The briefing is expected to cover the India Free Trade Agreement ahead of the upcoming election. Parliament is scheduled to meet for the final time this term on Thursday.
2 outlets · Karure black robin wins Bird of the Year 2026
The karure black robin from the Chatham Islands has been crowned New Zealand's Bird of the Year. The critically endangered bird received the most votes, followed by the kākāpō in second place and the kārearea in third.
2 outlets · Report finds design flaws and ignored risks at Moa Point
A new report into the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant failure reveals design flaws and unaddressed risks prior to the February disaster. The findings indicate that warnings were left unactioned and high-alert pagers failed to activate as sewage was released into the sea.
2 outlets · Auckland Airport to upgrade baggage system and introduce luggage storage
Auckland Airport is implementing a new 10km baggage conveyor system and a dedicated 'bag hotel'. This overhaul aims to speed up luggage collection and allow travellers to store their suitcases hours before flights.
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