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Man believed to have died after falling off mattress on top of a station wagon
A man's body was found on Nuffield Avenue in Napier on Friday, police say.

Witnesses sought after man fatally falls from mattress on a moving car
Police say the man was travelling on a mattress on top of a black station wagon when he fell off.

Ticket sold in California has won the estimated US$1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot
The jackpot is believed to be the fifth-largest prize in the history of the US-based lottery.

Matamata McDonald's worker injured after getting arm stuck in rubbish compactor
St John says a person has been taken to Waikato Hospital in a moderate condition.

Nine incredible marine life experiences in Aotearoa’s backyard
Aotearoa and its neighbouring waters are home to some of the most awe-inspiring marine life experiences in the world.

Cooler conditions forecast as firefighters work to contain Grampians blaze
Fire authorities in Victoria say favourable cooler weather will help them contain a large fire in the Grampians National Park.

Israel detains 240 Palestinians including medics after Gaza hospital raid
The raid on the Kamal Adwan hospital put the last major health facility in north Gaza out of service, says the World Health Organization.

World No 1 golfer suffers freak Christmas dinner injury
Scottie Scheffler needed surgery because of a puncture wound to his hand and will miss the PGA Tour’s season opener in Hawaii.

Model Dayle Haddon dies in carbon monoxide leak
The 76-year-old appeared on the front of magazines including Sports Illustrated and Vogue Paris.

Gold Coast couple loses $250,000 house deposit in 'spear phishing' scam
Sarah and Laine Robinson were one day away from moving into their forever home when it was taken from them.

Rhythm and Vines festival-goers warned to steer clear of waterways and beaches
All patrolled beaches in Gisborne have closed due to poor water quality and dangerous conditions.

South Auckland jewellery store owner still has safety fears months after robbery
A jewellery store owner is still concerned about safety, months after being hospitalised in a robbery.

The oddest news RNZ covered in 2024
Recap - While NZ leaves 2024 with fewer reporters than it started, no one told the news - so it just kept happening. And it was frequently stupider than ever.

Bay of Plenty water users urged to know the rules
The team who enforce rules on the water in the Bay of Plenty are anticipating a busy few months after dishing out 150 infringements last summer.

From Squid Game to Blackpink, how South Korea became culture powerhouse
The wild success of K-entertainment - from pop hits to mushy dramas - has been in the making for years.

Motorcyclist clocked at 200kph later crashed near police car
The motorcyclist crashed while attempting to drive around a parked police car in Central Otago.

Shark has probably left New Brighton beach in Christchurch, lifeguards say
Beaches across the country have been forced to close this week after shark sightings.

Number of lithium-ion battery fires double in four years
Fire and Emergency are warning people to beware of products with lithium batteries purchased over the holiday period.

Body found near Ohope Beach believed to be man who fled police
Formal identification of the body, which was found near the mouth of the harbour, is still underway.

Body discovered near Ohope Beach
Police say formal identification procedures are ongoing.

A father's tears as India star’s fighting ton frustrates Australia
Nitish Kumar Reddy’s emotional father was mobbed in the MCG after his son’s first test century, while one Aussie fast bowler suffered a concerning injury.

The songs to play on New Year's Eve according to RNZ hosts
Looking for party bangers for your playlist? You want a fun, frisky vibe to bring in the New Year, says Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan.