NZ National News from NZCity

News | National

19 Sep 2025 9:27

NZCity News

Make Home

Home > News >		National

A witness testifying against the man accused of murdering five people by lighting a deadly Wellington hostel fire says the defendant threatened in court to kill him

17 September 2025

A witness testifying against the man accused of murdering five people by lighting a deadly Wellington hostel fire says the defendant threatened in court to kill him

>> Read Article
>> Law and Order News

Illness has disrupted the Breakers' preparations for Friday's season-opening NBL basketball game against the Brisbane Bullets in Auckland
	17 Sep: Illness has disrupted the Breakers' preparations for Friday's season-opening NBL basketball game against the Brisbane Bullets in Auckland... more

MetService has updated its weather warnings for the South Island and issued extra wind watches for Marlborough and Christchurch
	17 Sep: MetService has updated its weather warnings for the South Island and issued extra wind watches for Marlborough and Christchurch... more

A person's been flown to Christchurch Hospital, in a moderate condition, after strong winds blew a small truck over onto an oncoming car, west of Ashburton, just after 1pm
	17 Sep: A person's been flown to Christchurch Hospital, in a moderate condition, after strong winds blew a small truck over onto an oncoming car, west of Ashburton, just after 1pm... more

Pacific leaders reach agreement on big issues – but unity remains elusive
	17 Sep: Last week’s Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting showed why true integration remains challenging while island nations are at different stages of independence.... more

A 24-year-old man will face court today after a man was injured outside a supermarket in Auckland's Hobsonville yesterday afternoon
	17 Sep: A 24-year-old man will face court today after a man was injured outside a supermarket in Auckland's Hobsonville yesterday afternoon... more

One person has been critically injured, in a collision between a car and truck in Auckland's Silverdale
	17 Sep: One person has been critically injured, in a collision between a car and truck in Auckland's Silverdale... more

From batteries to EV chargers, Australia and NZ need these 3 fixes to hit net-zero at less cost
	17 Sep: Moving a home or car battery from Melbourne to Perth can require multiple permits. Australia and New Zealand need smarter standards – or we’ll all pay the price.... more

A legal issue has cut short the trial of a Christchurch police officer, accused of stealing money handed in by members of the public
	17 Sep: A legal issue has cut short the trial of a Christchurch police officer, accused of stealing money handed in by members of the public... more

Power struggle: why fixing NZ’s ‘broken’ electricity market is such a formidable challenge
	17 Sep: Households might win from major electricity sector reform, but there would be powerful and noisy losers. The sums involved will be large, and the politics difficult.... more

< Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Next >

Most Popular Recent National News

27 Aug: Former Maori All Black Shane Christie has died in Nelson, aged 39 ++++++++++++++++++++++++

25 Aug: Daniil Medvedev booed for minutes at US Open, Alexandra Eala makes Philippines history +++++++++++++++++++++++

25 Aug: Closing arguments are being heard this week, in the high-profile Zuru nappy trial ++++++++++++++++++++++

24 Aug: Police remain on the lookout for a Christchurch man who's allegedly been offering female students cash for inappropriate favours +++++++++++++++++++++

24 Aug: An Air New Zealand flight between Auckland and Blenheim had to be diverted to New Plymouth, today because of an electrical issue on board +++++++++++++++++++++

25 Aug: A woman whose husband died in the Auckland Anniversary floods believes an emergency mobile alert could've spared his life ++++++++++++++++++++

22 Aug: A search is underway for Auckland woman Ingrid Nason - who went missing from the Three Kings area a week ago ++++++++++++++++++++

National NewsLinks

18 Sep: El niño could make your hay fever worse - here’s why (Stuff.co.nz)

18 Sep: Dogs recruit reacts to 'surreal' national title (Sydney Morning Herald)

18 Sep: National party deletes social media post with anti-police slogan (Stuff.co.nz)

18 Sep: Protect your small business from remote working’s biggest security nightmares (PC World)

17 Sep: Soaring ambitions: wellington's circus school marks 20 years with big plans (RadioNZ)

17 Sep: National and labour deputy leaders go head-to-head on morning report (RadioNZ)

17 Sep: Voters souring on national and labour leaders, rnz poll reveals (RadioNZ)

17 Sep: Deal is done to keep tiktok in the usa says trump (BBCWorld)

more National newslinks >>

Top Stories

RUGBY
The Wallabies have axed first five Ben Donaldson for the two Bledisloe Cup tests in favour of their England-bound Crusaders Super Rugby champion More...

BUSINESS
Nelson's Mayor estimates more than 500 hundred jobs have been lost by back to back business closures More...

Today's News

International:
Gout Gout, Torrie Lewis miss finals in brilliant 200m semifinal displays at World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo 9:27

Entertainment:
Cardi B felt "so sleepy" during her recent assault trial 9:01

Politics:
Senior doctors say their salaries aren't keeping up, as they prepare for strike action next week 8:57

International:
Ukraine could face waves of 2,000 drones as Russia ramps up mass production 8:37

Entertainment:
Mark Ruffalo has hailed Robert Redford as a "real American hero" 8:31

Soccer:
Kevin de Bruyne's return to Manchester City has been cut short 8:17

National:
Kate Sheppard’s kitchen: an old recipe sheds new light on the feminist pioneer’s life 8:07

Entertainment:
Nina Dobrev has been left feeling "devastated" by her split from Shaun White 8:01

Business:
Nelson's Mayor estimates more than 500 hundred jobs have been lost by back to back business closures 7:57

Business:
Calls for the Reserve Bank to respond swiftly to the latest shock drop in GDP 7:47

News Search

Power Search