Hantavirus cruise passengers touch down in Australia
A New Zealander is among passengers from a cruise ship afflicted by the rare and deadly hantavirus who have touched down in Australia before a three-week quarantine.
Millions more for school lunch scheme, but changes coming
Millions more for school lunch scheme, but changes coming
The Healthy School Lunches programme has been funded for another year, with the government committing $212 million towards an extension.
Students march on Parliament in climate change campaign
Students march on Parliament in climate change campaign
About 200 school students have marched their way through the capital to Parliament, calling on the government to do more to fight climate change.
Navy officer found not guilty of threatening to kill Afghan interpreter
Navy officer found not guilty of threatening to kill Afghan interpreter
A Navy officer accused of threatening an interpreter in Afghanistan has been found not guilty at a court martial.
Two dead, three injured after Canterbury highway crash
Two dead, three injured after Canterbury highway crash
Updated 5.25 pm
Two people are dead and three others injured after a multi-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 at Rakaia in Canterbury this afternoon.
Vote in our local body amalgamation poll
Minister insists local body amalgamation a 'voluntary' process
Local Government Minister Simon Watts said the three-month window is designed for councils that are “ready and willing to move quickly to develop an outline proposal”.
Italy says ciao to Catherine on first trip since illness
Italy says ciao to Catherine on first trip since illness
Britain's Princess of Wales has been warmly welcomed by Italians on her first official overseas trip since undergoing cancer treatment.
King Charles meets with Māori Queen
King Charles meets with Māori Queen
Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po has met with King Charles III for the first time since becoming the Māori Queen.
New curriculum delay big win for teachers: union
New curriculum delay big win for teachers: union
NZ's largest education union is describing a delay in the introduction of the government's new curriculum as a significant win for teachers and school leaders.
Shane Jones comments 'shameful': iwi
Shane Jones comments 'shameful': iwi
Ngāti Ruanui is demanding an apology from Resources Minister Shane Jones for suggesting the iwi lacks intelligence during a Parliament debate this week.
New cycleway 'leading children into traffic'
New cycleway 'leading children into traffic'
A long-awaited coastal Wellington cycleway in the Hutt Valley has come up short for some cyclists, after leaving "strings of kids on bikes heading into traffic" near Eastbourne.
Manchester's 'King of the North' seeks UK conquest
Manchester's 'King of the North' seeks UK conquest
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is seeking to return parliament in order to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Potential rivals circle struggling Starmer
Potential rivals circle struggling Starmer
British PM Keir Starmer is struggling to hold on to power after the resignation of his main rival in the govt, and others position themselves for potential challenges.
First look inside remodelled Dunedin Botanic Garden cafe
First look inside remodelled Dunedin Botanic Garden cafe
Almost a year after closing its doors the cafe at Dunedin Botanic Garden is reopening with a sleek new look.
Foreign master's student numbers soar
Foreign master's student numbers soar
Education Ministry figures showed more full-time international students enrolled for degrees last year than domestic students.
Grinning naked man seen 'touching himself' at Christchurch beach
Grinning naked man seen 'touching himself' at Christchurch beach
Women walking at Christchurch's Spencer Park Beach are concerned about naked men hanging around the area, prompting warnings on social media and a complaint to the police.
Trailblazing labrador puppy allowed in first Tenancy Tribunal pet ruling
Trailblazing labrador puppy allowed in first Tenancy Tribunal pet ruling
A Christchurch landlord, who tried to stop tenants from adopting a golden labrador in a unit within a three-level building, has been overruled by the Tenancy Tribunal.
Under-16s social media ban bill on hold
Under-16s social media ban bill on hold
Legislation aiming to ban under-16s from social media is on hold, the government has confirmed.
Child dead, mother 'not expected to survive'
Child dead, mother 'not expected to survive' after Christchurch house fire
Updated 5.55 pm
A three-year-old girl has died after her family home went up in flames last night, while her young mother is fighting for her life and is not expected to survive.
ED’s fast pace suits pharmacist
ED’s fast pace suits pharmacist
The new emergency department pharmacist is helping reduce the workload of doctors under pressure at Dunedin Hospital.