A landmark legal case initiated by Vanuatu with support from over 100 countries is set to be decided by the International Court of Justice in The Hague. The ruling could reshape climate justice and establish a legal framework for climate accountability.

An emergency incident is currently underway in the Auckland suburb of Beach Haven. Emergency services, including ambulance and police units, have been deployed to the scene on Rangatira Road and Sunnyhaven Avenue. The area is under lockdown as authorities work to resolve the situation.

Vincent Cornell-Cooke died after giving his lifejacket to his brother during a jetski accident on Lake Taupō. The coroner’s report highlights preventable factors and urges increased safety measures for water sports enthusiasts.

A mother from Auckland is desperately searching for her missing son, Tyler Porter, who has been missing since Wednesday. She has appealed to the public and police for help in locating him, as the community and authorities work together to find him.

Whanganui District Council has been granted a voice in the fast-track approval process for a seabed mining project off South Taranaki, a move that has been met with elation by local officials. The decision has sparked concerns about the exclusion of community and environmental voices from the process.

Jim Lilley, a beloved figure in the Christchurch community and a dedicated marine mammal rescuer, has passed away. Lilley, who was 71, served as the president of the Christchurch Memorial Returned and Services Association (RSA), and was also recognized for his contributions to conservation and the community with a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2025 King’s Birthday honours.

A recent inquest into the death of five-year-old Malachi Subecz has exposed systemic failures within Oranga Tamariki, the New Zealand government agency responsible for child welfare. The agency has admitted to an inadequate response to concerns raised about the boy’s care, leading to calls for reform and greater accountability.

Sir John Key's call for a 100 basis point cut to the Official Cash Rate may be the first step, but Richard Prebble argues that New Zealand needs more than just lower interest rates to recover and thrive. The article explores the economic challenges facing the country and the need for long-term structural reforms.

A lockdown was lifted at Hawke’s Bay Hospital and nearby schools following reports of a suspicious person. Authorities confirmed the situation was contained after a swift police and emergency response.

The Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal of Michael Topp, the convicted murderer of his 3-month-old daughter in Christchurch. Topp was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years for his role in the infant’s death.

The International Court of Justice is set to deliver a landmark advisory opinion on climate change, clarifying nations' legal obligations and the consequences for polluters. This ruling could redefine how countries approach climate action and reparations for future generations.

Authorities have confirmed that the closure of the Southern Motorway in Auckland was due to the discovery of a potentially lethal explosive device near a body found on Tuesday. The device was identified as a 'pipe bomb' and has been safely removed.

Brad Bowers, a convicted child sex offender, has been jailed for four years and eight months after posing as a teenage boy to groom and kidnap a 13-year-old girl. Despite his criminal history, Bowers is now suing Corrections, claiming that a rehabilitation program caused him trauma and seeking $575,000 in damages.

A brief lockdown at Hawke’s Bay Hospital in Hastings, New Zealand, was lifted after armed police responded to a report of a suspicious individual on the premises. The incident, which began around 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday, saw police surrounding the hospital and nearby school as a precaution.

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A man was found dead near the Southern Motorway in Auckland, with two pipe bombs discovered near his body. Police confirmed the devices were capable of causing death or serious injury and have been safely destroyed.

A significant burglary and wilful damage incident has occurred on Omeara Street in Queenstown, with estimated property damage exceeding $750,000. Police are appealing for public assistance in identifying those responsible.

Dunedin City Council members received over 2,200 'highly orchestrated' emails after supporting the Green Party's bill to sanction Israeli politicians. The emails, sent from the United States, criticized the council's stance on the Unlawful Occupation of Palestine Sanctions Bill, which seeks to impose sanctions on Israeli leaders.

A group of men accused of setting fire to an Upper Hutt home, which led to the death of 82-year-old Ian Moller, have pleaded not guilty to murder and arson charges in a case that has sparked a homicide investigation.

A section of Auckland’s Southern Motorway was closed for hours after police discovered viable pipe bombs near the body of a man found on a walkway. The devices, capable of causing death or serious injury, were safely removed and destroyed.