Jones denies 'knee pads' remark was sexual reference
NZ First deputy Shane Jones says his "knee pads" jibe was a "harmless and innocuous expression" that could have meant anything from gardening to volleyball.
Spend on locum doctors at new high
Spend on locum doctors at new high
The amount of money spent on temporary doctors to plug gaps in the health system has hit a new high, topping $200 million for the third year in a row.
'Absolute bull****': Labour MP blasts govt over 'evil' voting changes
'Absolute bull****': Labour MP blasts govt over 'evil' voting changes
Labour is putting extra effort into ensuring people are enrolled to vote this election, with one of its MPs accusing the coalition of having an "evil agenda" to disallow its opponents' ballots.
GPS trackers help find stolen e-scooter and bike
GPS trackers help find stolen e-scooter and bike
A Wellington bike shop owner has recovered more than $10,000 worth of goods by using GPS trackers in his bikes.
Thousands sign breast cancer drug petition
Thousands sign breast cancer drug petition
A petition asking for cancer drug Keytruda to be funded for early-stage breast cancer has received more than 17,000 signatures.
Experts fear bill could still put conservation land at risk
Experts fear bill could still put conservation land at risk
An ecologist is concerned the government's Conservation Amendment Bill puts the country's national parks at risk of being developed for financial gain.
Mini defibrillator to make treatment more accessible
Mini defibrillator to make treatment more accessible
A new defibrillator the size of a mobile phone has been launched by Hato Hone St John, which it says will make life-saving treatment more accessible.
Govt receives inquiry into Tom Phillips case
Govt receives inquiry into Tom Phillips case
The government has received the final report of the inquiry into the handling of the Tom Phillips case - but the Attorney-General says it'll be a few weeks before it's made public.
Pilot escapes after light plane crash in Canterbury
Pilot escapes after light plane crash in Canterbury
A light plane has crashed in rural Canterbury, but the pilot has escaped unhurt.
More owners taking dogs on retail runs
More owners taking dogs on retail runs
Christchurch has one of the highest rates of dog ownership in the country, and more and more people are taking their four-legged companions on retail runs.
Hipkins urges National to pass consent law changes
Hipkins urges National to pass consent law changes
Chris Hipkins is urging the government to get on with changes aimed at clarifying the law around sexual consent, rather than making it a campaign issue.
Lime scooter rider killed in crash wasn't wearing helmet, had been drinking
Lime scooter rider killed in crash wasn't wearing helmet, had been drinking
A 23-year-old who died after falling off a Lime e-scooter wasn't wearing a helmet and had been drinking.
More than 30 police staff being investigated for sexual misconduct
More than 30 police staff being investigated for sexual misconduct
More than 30 police staff are being investigated over allegations of sexual misconduct, newly released figures reveal.
Woman had major surgery, chemo after lab mistake
Woman had major surgery, chemo after lab mistake
A woman underwent chemotherapy and major surgery after a biopsy was wrongly diagnosed as cancer.
Public info sought on deadly landslips
Public info sought on deadly landslips
A government inquiry looking into fatal landslips in Tauranga is asking the public to share any information they have about them.
Opposition concern at RMA reforms
Opposition concern at RMA reforms
The PM says RMA reforms will make building infrastructure easier, faster and more affordable. But Opposition parties warn the changes could make the system more unworkable.
Election 2026 interview: National's Joseph Mooney
Election 2026 interview: National's Joseph Mooney
This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is National Southland MP Joseph Mooney.
Arrest after alleged breach of medicinal cannabis licence
Arrest after alleged breach of medicinal cannabis licence
A 40-year-old Christchurch man has been charged after police found he had allegedly breached the conditions of his medicinal cannabis licence.
Copper load of that! $200k of cable recovered in Christchurch
Copper load of that! $200k of cable recovered in Christchurch
Canterbury police stopped an alleged copper thief’s plans at a commercial property in Lincoln on Sunday night.
No new cases of bird flu detected
No new cases of bird flu detected
No new detections of the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu have been made - but it's just a matter of time.