Girl fled after alleged abuse from Oranga Tamariki caregivers
On a chilly evening, a distressed young girl turned up unannounced at a friend’s home – cold, hungry and nursing a sore arm.
Police go global to help identify dead Christchurch man
Police go global to help identify dead Christchurch man
Police are working with overseas authorities to try to identify a man who was found dead in Christchurch's Heathcote Valley almost a week ago.
MFAT assisting Kiwi in detention in US
MFAT assisting Kiwi in detention in US
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it is helping a New Zealander in detention in the US, but says they are not being held at an immigration facility.
Aspiring Super Rugby player turned to life of crime after injury
Aspiring Super Rugby player turned to life of crime after injury
A former Counties-Manukau rugby player went to Australia in 2010 with dreams of a professional career.
Speeding driver narrowly misses pedestrian
Speeding driver narrowly misses pedestrian
Footage released by police moments before a serious crash in downtown Auckland show a member of the public narrowly avoiding being hit by a speeding car.
75,000 more health procedures promised
75,000 more health procedures promised
Health NZ will deliver an extra 75,000 diagnostic procedures this year - including scans, heart tests and colonoscopies - using a mix of providers under a $65m
programme, the Minister says.
'Brassed off': Peters misses Trump dinner
'Brassed off': Peters misses Trump dinner
The Foreign Affairs Minister couldn't get to the US president's reception for a second time because New York streets were blocked.
Cars banned from scenic beach
Cars banned from scenic beach
The initial proposal caused a backlash, particularly among surfers who had been riding the prized surf break for decades.
Safety group says warnings ignored before teen's death in fire
Safety group says warnings ignored before teen's death in fire
A safety advocacy group says it repeatedly warned governments about the fire risk from foam-filled furniture years before a Canterbury teenager died in a blaze at her Burnham home.
Cannabis grow houses 'hidden in plain sight'
Cannabis grow houses 'hidden in plain sight'
Thirty people have been arrested, thousands of dollars seized and more than 10,000 cannabis plants destroyed in sweeping police stings.
Reserve Bank governor appointment 'risky call': economist
Reserve Bank governor appointment 'risky call': economist
Picking a new governor from the other side of the world is "quite a risky call", a former Reserve Bank economist says.
Cash-strapped bus driver offered more hours in return for sex
Cash-strapped bus driver offered more hours in return for sex
A solo mum struggling to make ends meet on the bus run she worked was offered more hours by the company branch manager in return for sex.
Vehicles banned from scenic Cape Palliser beach
Vehicles banned from scenic Cape Palliser beach
The initial proposal caused a backlash, particularly among surfers who had been riding the prized surf break for decades.
Woman avoids jail after message led to former partner shot dead
Woman avoids jail after message led to former partner shot dead
The lawyer for a woman whose Mongrel Mob partner was shot dead after she asked her uncle to "smash" him says she was under threat and had no way of knowing how events would unfold.
Lotto 2519
Lotto 2519
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
'It's just dire': Striking psychiatrist will still work a 56-hour week
'It's just dire': Striking psychiatrist will still work a 56-hour week
Wellington psychiatrist Jeremy McMinn had a rare "two days off" this week, thanks to the 48-hour strike by the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists - but will still be clocking up 56 hours.
Schools still grappling with students vaping
Schools still grappling with students vaping
Three months since disposable vapes were banned from shelves some schools are still grappling with students vaping.
Luxury yacht sinks for second time
Luxury yacht sinks for second time
A luxury yacht which was salvaged near Tauranga only four months ago has now sunk for a second time while being towed to Whangārei.
Doc to trial paid parking at major attraction
Doc to trial paid parking at major attraction
Visitors will have to pay $5 per hour to park at Aoraki-Mount Cook as part of a seven-month trial.
$35m revamp for Otago patrol vessel
$35m revamp for Otago patrol vessel
The HMNZS Otago has been parked up at Devonport Naval base since 2022 when the Navy ran too short of personnel to use it.