Nelson-Tasman to get own rain radar
The flood-hit Nelson-Tasman region should have its own weather radar by the start of 2027, the government says.
Stolen car driven wrong way on motorway: police
Stolen car driven wrong way on motorway: police
Police say it's incredible no one was killed when a stolen car drove the wrong way down an Auckland motorway, colliding with another vehicle.
ATM heist: pair say cash gone
ATM heist: Father, daughter say cash gone
A father and daughter who looted almost $200,000 from an ATM claim $159,000 of the cash, which police are still searching for, has been spent.
$25k to make bridge more comfortable for canines
$25k to make bridge more comfortable for canines
Paw-friendly panels have been added to a new water pipe bridge in Wellington, making it more comfortable for dogs to walk across.
Writing a wish list to go with your will
Writing a wish list to go with your will
Talking about what we want after we die is a difficult conversation for many. A Taupō mum and her son have come up with an idea to make the process easier.
Fear more students will leave without NCEA qualifications
Fear more students will leave without NCEA qualifications
Principals warn the number of school-leavers with no qualifications could spike in poor communities this year.
Wine brand ahead with Irish cancer warning
Wine brand ahead with Irish cancer warning
One of NZ's most celebrated wine brands is putting cancer warning labels on wines exported to Ireland - nearly a year ahead of a law making the labels compulsory from May 2026.
$22 million of meth seized at Auckland Airport
$22 million of meth seized at Auckland Airport
Customs officers at Auckland International Airport have seized more than 60kg of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of more than $22 million.
Stadium street upgrades finished in Christchurch
Stadium street upgrades finished in Christchurch
The major street and water network upgrades around Christchurch's new $683 million central city stadium have been completed.
Caregivers charged over 2015 death of 4-year-old girl
Caregivers charged over 2015 death of 4-year-old girl
Nearly 10 years after the mysterious death of 4-year-old Alestra Kepa-Hati, her former caregivers have been formally charged.
Trio rescued from life-raft in Pacific Ocean
Trio rescued from life-raft in Pacific Ocean
Three people are safe after being rescued from a life-raft in the ocean following mechanical failure on their vessel.
Child exploitation and bestiality allegedly found on top cop's computer
Child exploitation and bestiality allegedly found on top cop's computer
Child exploitation and bestiality material were allegedly found on former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's work devices, it can now be revealed.
Mum high on meth when she killed 11-year-old cyclist
Mum high on meth when she killed 11-year-old cyclist
Mother-of-five Terina Pineaha was intoxicated, high and driving at nearly twice the speed limit on the wrong side of the road when she struck and killed a child.
Govt unveils new Institute for Advanced Technology
Govt unveils new Institute for Advanced Technology
The government has unveiled a new public research organisation focused on "supercharging" the country's economy through advanced technology.
Mum calls for change to school holidays
Mum calls for change to school holidays
A Tauranga mother-of-two says when it comes to school holidays, something needs to change.
Playground fence 'feels like PC gone wrong'
Playground fence 'feels like PC gone wrong'
A Canterbury mum says the almost $10,000 fence built between a stormwater pond and playground is an overreaction by council staff.
Call for NZ rethink after UK lowers voting age
Call for NZ rethink after UK lowers voting age to 16
The director of a campaign to lower New Zealand's voting age to 16 says the country is falling behind others in terms of democracy.
Fat Freddy's Drop founder Chris Faiumu dies
Fat Freddy's Drop founder Chris Faiumu dies
Chris Faiumu, the founder of the band Fat Freddy's Drop, has died.
Kiwi rower fled US police, hid in a bush
Kiwi rower fled US police, hid in a bush
A top Kiwi rower who was arrested in the US after a post-regatta celebration bolted from police and then hid in a bush, official documents say.
Drink-driving mother left child critical in crash, avoids prison
Drink-driving mother left child critical in crash, avoids prison
After strapping her daughter into a booster seat and putting a half-drunk bottle of wine in the centre console, Holly Pattison set off in her car to Napier.