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.
Highway reopens after double-fatal crash
Two dead, three injured after Canterbury highway crash
State Highway 1 at Rakaia has reopened after a multi-vehicle crash left two people dead and three others injured this afternoon.
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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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mother, young child dead after Christchurch house fire
Mother, young child dead after Christchurch house fire
A young mother and her three-year-old daughter are dead after their family home went up in flames in Christchurch last night.
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.
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.
League player dies after first game of season
League player dies after injury in club's first game of season
A West Auckland rugby league club says one of its players has died after he was injured in his team's first game of the season. In a Facebook post, chair of Glenora Rugby League Football Club in...
KiwiRail fined nearly $300k over workers' electric shocks
KiwiRail fined nearly $300k over workers' electric shocks
KiwiRail has been fined $290,000 and ordered to pay $42,000 in reparations after two workers were shocked by overhead lines.
Mama Hooch sex predators launch fresh appeal bid
Mama Hooch sex predators launch fresh appeal bid
The Christchurch brothers convicted of sexual assault and drink spiking at the Mama Hooch bar have launched a fresh appeal against their sentence and convictions.
Govt's rough sleeper 'move-on' law a step closer
Govt's rough sleeper 'move-on' law a step closer
The government has published its anticipated "move-on" law which will allow police to shift rough sleepers or people displaying disorderly behaviour away from public places.
Hipkins says he'll work with rivals on infrastructure
Hipkins says he'll work with rivals on infrastructure
Labour's leader has promised to work with his political opponents on infrastructure projects if elected. Chris Hipkins said parties cancelling each others' infrastructure projects was not helpful...
Mum of killed baby in tears recalling day son was injured
Mum of killed baby in tears recalling day son was injured
The mother of a Canterbury baby who died of catastrophic head injuries has broken down in tears as she claimed she struggled to recall the morning her son was injured.