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Workers injured by chemical at Taumarunui transfer station An unknown chemical sent for recycling has injured two workers and forced the facility's closure.

Workers injured by chemical at Taumarunui transfer station

Workers injured by chemical leak at Taumarunui transfer station An unknown chemical sent for recycling has injured two workers and forced the facility's closure.

Workers injured by chemical leak at Taumarunui transfer station

NZ Breakers surge into ANBL playoff contention with win over Tasmania JackJumpers Four wins in their last five games have propelled the Breakers into the ANBL top six.

NZ Breakers surge into ANBL playoff contention with win over Tasmania JackJumpers

Weather: MetService issues orange wind, rain warnings for parts of South Island Some regions of Te Waipounamu are warned to expect gale northwesterlies gusting up to 120km/h, while others should expect to be lashed by downpours.

Weather: MetService issues orange wind, rain warnings for parts of South Island

Tammy Davis on co-creating his Outrageous Fortune character 'Munter' "I wanted him to be a guy who made mistakes but learnt from them," the actor, director and broadcaster says.

Tammy Davis on co-creating 'Outrageous Fortune' character Munter

Auckland University group believes this season best in five decades for Kākāpō breeding Auckland University's Kākāpō Recovery Group believes all breeding-age females may lay eggs.

Auckland University group believes this season best in five decades for Kākāpō breeding

Christchurch childcare company where children burned admits it failed on safety Seven people, including five children have been discharged from hospital in Christchurch.

Christchurch childcare company where children burned admits it failed on safety

Christchurch house, shed fire across two properties now under control The shed fire spread to the neighbouring house, and sent plumes of black smoke across central suburbs.

Christchurch house, shed fire across two properties now under control

Greens critical of government's traffic-light system for beneficiaries The Ministry of Social Development revealed only 12 people took advantage of the non-financial sanctions in six months.

Greens critical of government's traffic-light system for beneficiaries

Kaitāia woman sentenced after four dogs injure neighbours in Kaiwaka attack A woman enjoying the sunshine ended up being flown to hospital, after four dogs set upon her.

Kaitāia woman sentenced after four dogs injure neighbours in Kaiwaka attack

Live: Auckland FC v Wellington Phoenix A-League derby Follow all the A-League football action from Auckland's Go Media Stadium.

Live: Auckland FC v Wellington Phoenix A-League derby

The Ashes live: Australia v England - second test, day three Follow all cricket action, as the five-test series between arch-rivals Australia and England continues.

The Ashes live: Australia v England - second test, day three

Running prodigy Sam Ruthe shatters schoolboy 1500m record The Tauranga Boys' College student ran his heat in a time of 3m 38.62s.

Running prodigy Sam Ruthe shatters schoolboy 1500m record

Car tips onto side after crash on Nelson Street in central Auckland Emergency services were called to Nelson Street about 2.55pm, after a report of a crash involving four vehicles.

Car tips onto side after crash on Nelson Street in central Auckland

Is mid-50s too old to buy a bach? Ask Susan RNZ correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions about money matters.

Is mid-50s too old to buy a bach? Ask Susan

Seven injured after crash between car and van in Auckland One person is in serious condition

Seven injured after crash between car and van in Auckland

Person critical after shooting in Auckland suburb Emergency services received reports of a person sustaining a gunshot wound at 2.30am on Saturday morning.

Person critical after shooting in Auckland suburb

Extra police in Auckland suburbs as homicide investigation continues A homicide investigation was launched when an injured man arrived at a medical centre in Mt Wellington on Friday afternoon.

Extra police in Auckland suburbs as homicide investigation continues

Seven discharged from hospital after receiving chemical burns at Christchurch childcare centre The victims, including five children, received burns at a Christchurch childcare centre.

Seven discharged from hospital after receiving chemical burns at Christchurch childcare centre

Live: Black Caps v West Indies first test - day five Follow all the cricket action from the final day of the second test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

Live: Black Caps v West Indies first test - day five

KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals: 'Worried where I will be in two weeks' In October, $49.4m was withdrawn for hardship reasons, up from $38.4m in October 2024.

KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals: 'Worried where I will be in two weeks'

Person hospitalised after Queenstown house fire About 20 firefighters are tackling a house fire in central Queenstown on Saturday morning.

Person hospitalised after Queenstown house fire

FIFA World Cup draw complete: All Whites in Group G There are 52 ranking points separating the All Whites from their closest opponent.

FIFA World Cup draw complete: All Whites in Group G

Hayden Paddon returning to World Rally Championship The veteran Kiwi driver will share duties in Hyundai's third car and is confirmed for next month's Rally Monte Carlo.

Hayden Paddon returning to World Rally Championship

Watercare delays Onehunga treatment plant opening two years The facility was shut three years ago, after detection of substances linked to cancer and immune problems.

Watercare delays Onehunga treatment plant opening two years

Live: FIFA World Cup draw complete: All Whites in Group G There are 52 ranking points separating the All Whites from their closest opponent.

Live: FIFA World Cup draw complete: All Whites in Group G

Country Life:Tangihau Angus' record-breaking bulls Tangihau Angus near Gisborne has a habit of breaking records. Last year it set a top price for New Zealand bulls at $135,000. This year it's done it again, setting a new record price of $161,000.

Country Life:Tangihau Angus' record-breaking bulls

Country Life: Finding opportunity on a rural main street How an unusual business selling adult toys has found opportunity on the main street of Eketāhuna.

Country Life: Finding opportunity on a rural main street

Country Life: Sheep Dog test Aussie v NZ How do sheep dogs and shepherds' handling techniques vary between New Zealand and Australia? The best teams battle it out at a Trans-Tasman dog trial, the Wayleggo Cup.

Country Life: Sheep Dog test Aussie v NZ

Live: FIFA World Cup 2026 draw - who are NZ All Whites grouped with? The All Whites will find out who they're grouped with, when the World Cup draw is made at Washington DC.

Live: FIFA World Cup 2026 draw - who are NZ All Whites grouped with?