Scammers hitting hospo outlets in Wellington, Christchurch
Fraudsters are targeting cafes, restaurants and bars, with at least two scams doing the rounds of the capital's dining scene, as well as some in Christchurch.
400 council staff relocate over seismic issues
Hundreds of Christchurch council staff relocate over building's seismic issues
Several hundred staff working at Christchurch City Council’s Te Hononga Civic building - including the mayor's office - are being relocated due to issues with its "seismic performance".
Debate on Te Pāti Māori trio's fate delayed
Debate on Te Pāti Māori trio's fate delayed
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Parliament has voted to adjourn the debate on proposed punishments for three members of Te Pāti Māori party after they performed a haka during the reading of a controversial Bill.
Govt's eye on supermarket sector after Budget
Govt's eye on supermarket sector after Budget
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she will turn her attention to the supermarket sector after this week's Budget.
Evacuations, rescues as flooding hits NSW
Evacuations, rescues as flooding hits NSW
Persistent and heavy rain that has brought significant flash flooding to NSW is showing no signs of stopping, after forcing a stack of emergency calls and evacuations.
Christchurch section sells for more than $1.5m
Christchurch section sells for more than $1.5m
An empty section in one of Christchurch's most sought-after suburbs has sold for $1.545 million.
Protesters want lower age for free bowel cancer screening
Protesters want lower age for free bowel cancer screening
A woman living with stage four bowel cancer says the cost of her 30 rounds of chemotherapy dwarfs the expense of an early intervention.
Singer testifies to Sean 'Diddy' Combs' abuse
Singer testifies to Sean 'Diddy' Combs' abuse
Pop singer Dawn Richard has told a jury she saw Sean "Diddy" Combs beat his girlfriend repeatedly, but faced sharp questioning from a defence lawyer over apparent...
Cold case mystery of missing stuntman solved
Cold case mystery of missing stuntman solved
The remains of a Russian stuntman who worked on Xena: Warrior Princess before he went missing in NZ more than 20 years ago have been formally identified using photos of his gold teeth.
Peters tells heckler to 'naff off'
Peters tells heckler to 'naff off'
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has engaged in a verbal tussle with a heckler, following comments he made on the potential punishment of Te Pāti Māori MPs.
Bus-ted: Phone thief's public transport getaway foiled
Bus-ted: Phone thief's public transport getaway foiled
A Dunedin shoplifter who hopped on a bus to make his getaway with stolen phones worth $5300 did not get far.
Mushroom cook's phone records under microscope
Mushroom cook's phone records under microscope
Accused killer Erin Patterson's movements in the months before serving a deadly mushroom lunch in Australia will be examined as a jury hears evidence about her phone records for a second day.
Steak out: Cops nab supermarket meat thief
Steak out: Cops nab supermarket meat thief
Police have tracked down a man who allegedly threatened to kill a Dunedin security guard over some stolen steaks.
Cancer diagnosis prompts new questions about Biden's tenure
Cancer diagnosis prompts new questions about Biden's tenure
Former US President Joe Biden's cancer announcement has revived questions about the extent of his health issues during his tenure.
NZ joins call for full resumption of aid to Gaza
NZ joins call for full resumption of aid to Gaza
The joint statement says food, medicines and essential supplies are exhausted and the population faces starvation.
Te Pāti Māori decision: Labour proposes last-minute deal
Te Pāti Māori decision: Labour proposes last-minute deal
Labour has sent a last-minute offer to the govt to try and avert a long debate in Parliament regarding the behaviour of Te Pāti Māori MPs.
'Massive' failure led to second killing, five days after release
'Massive' failure led to second killing, five days after release
The former partner of a man who committed two killings more than two decades apart says he should not have been released from a mental health facility five days before he killed again.
Ship's engine focus of Brooklyn Bridge inquiry
Ship's engine focus of Brooklyn Bridge inquiry
An investigation into why a Mexican Navy training ship struck New York's Brooklyn Bridge, shearing the top of its masts, will look into possible engine failure and the role of a tug boat.
Trump: Russia, Ukraine to start 'immediate' talks on ceasefire
Trump: Russia, Ukraine to start 'immediate' talks on ceasefire
US President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine will immediately start ceasefire negotiations in the three-year conflict, but didn't appear to secure major concessions from President Vladimir Putin.
Govt commits $600m to upgrade rail network
Govt commits $600m to upgrade rail network
The government will spend more than $600 million to upgrade the country's rail network as part of this year's Budget.