Body in bag trial: Recordings show accused discussing body disposal
Residents at a house at the centre of a police investigation into Shulai Wang's death were asked about how to deal with her body, recordings played in court today have revealed.
Senior doctor slams replacement of Medical Council's leadership
Senior doctor slams replacement of Medical Council's leadership
The head of the union for senior doctors is "outraged" at the health minister's replacement of the Medical Council's leadership.
Arrest made over alleged Port Chalmers School firearms incident
Arrest made over alleged Port Chalmers School firearms incident
A man has been arrested over a firearms incident that sent Port Chalmers School into lockdown last month, police say.
30-year Infrastructure Plan gets widespread support in Parliament
30-year Infrastructure Plan gets widespread support in Parliament
Almost all of Parliament is backing the 30-year Infrastructure Plan, with the government agreeing in full to 13 of 16 recommendations and four further actions.
Minister won't reveal how many youths remain in bootcamps
Minister won't reveal how many youths remain in bootcamps
The Children's Minister won't confirm how many participants remain in the government's highly-scrutinised bootcamps.
US-Iran deal promises end to war - how remains unclear
US-Iran deal promises end to war - how remains unclear
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Doubts swirl around the US-Iran interim deal to end the war in the Middle East as shippers say it could take weeks for confidence to return after any reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and fundamental questions remained unanswered.
Flood-hit Wellingtonians want financial support
Flood-hit Wellingtonians want financial support
A group of Wellington residents affected by floods two months ago are calling on local and central govt for financial support to protect their homes.
Iranian-Americans protest NZ World Cup match in LA
Iranian-Americans protest NZ World Cup match in LA
Iran have kicked off their World Cup in Los Angeles in front of a crowd consisting of both fans cheering them on and Iranian Americans waving symbols of protest against the Tehran government.
Drink driving rates fall for young people, rise for over 55s
Drink driving rates fall for young people, rise for over 55s
The number of people convicted of drink driving has declined by nearly 10 percent over the past 9 years with younger New Zealanders leading the charge.
Labour pledges free maternity scans
Labour pledges free maternity scans
Pregnant women will be eligible for free maternity scans, Labour is promising, as part of its 'Medicard' scheme.
Aussies among world's top online news consumers
Aussies among world's top online news consumers
A global study shows Australia among the top nations embracing paid online news, with many citing concerns over disinformation as a key reason.
Woman assaulted by partner burnt down his 'man cave'
Woman assaulted by partner burnt down his 'man cave'
A woman has been found guilty of burning down her partner’s “man cave” after voice messages sent moments before the blaze showed a “threat of fire”.
$30 million wasted on failed border security project
$30 million wasted on failed border security project
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has issued a scathing takedown of her ministry, saying officials "deliberately withheld" information about a failed technology upgrade.
Hipkins stands by public transport cap costing
Hipkins stands by public transport cap costing
Chris Hipkins has rejected a suggestion the Labour Party has blown its first election-year policy announcement.
Seymour apologises for violent rhetoric in email to abuse victim
Seymour apologises for violent rhetoric in email to abuse victim
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has apologised to a woman after he emailed her saying: "Are you ready to accept you've just had a beating?"
New podcast helps people tell their sleep stories
New podcast helps people tell their sleep stories
When Dr Liesel Mitchell was diagnosed with a sleep condition called narcolepsy, little did she know it would provide the inspiration for helping others with their sleep.
Mum's last hope: Family appeals for help funding life-saving cancer treatment
Mum's last hope: Family appeals for help funding life-saving cancer treatment
Tracey Buist-Eastwick aged 58, is the heart of her family.
Waikouaiti’s Silver Silkies
Waikouaiti’s Silver Silkies
These three senior and very hardy women were out body boarding at Waikouaiti beach this morning in quite cool temperatures.
Eight dead after B-52 bomber crash in California
Eight dead after B-52 bomber crash in California
A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California, killing all eight crew members on board.
Man can't claim full insurance after fall through bathroom floor
Man can't claim full insurance after fall through bathroom floor
A homeowner who stepped out of his shower and fell through the bathroom floor is one of a growing number of people caught out by insurers' approach to gradual damage.