No plans to halve sick leave: Minister
Updated 11.15 am
The minister charged with looking at changes to sick leave says there is no plan to cut entitlements from 10 days to five.
Tributes for author Maurice Gee
'An intergenerational legacy': Tributes flow for Maurice Gee
The death of well-known Kiwi writer Maurice Gee has prompted many New Zealanders to pay tribute to the late novelist.
Children waiting months for dental surgery
Children waiting months for dental surgery
Children as young as 18 months are waiting a year for dental surgery to treat advanced tooth decay, a situation one paediatric dentist calls "alarming".
Fears trafficking victims are being deported from New Zealand
Fears trafficking victims are being deported from New Zealand
Tearfund says it's shameful that trafficking victims are being deported from New Zealand when they should be protected.
Six-year-old believed among dead in boat capsize
Six-year-old believed among dead in boat capsize
Updated 10.00 am
One of two people who died when a boat capsized off the coast of South Taranaki is believed to have been a six-year-old child.
Three-vehicle crash closes Lyttelton Rd Tunnel
Three-vehicle crash closes Lyttelton Rd Tunnel
Lyttelton Rd Tunnel has been closed following a crash this evening.
Two killed in Taranaki capsizing
Two killed in Taranaki capsizing
Police said three people were aboard the boat when it got into trouble and one of them was located in the water after the boat capsized.
Political blame game over slipping standards among police recruits
Political blame game over slipping standards among police recruits
Current and former police ministers are pointing fingers at each other over slipping standards at the Police College.
Legal action over changes to resource teaching roles 'possible'
Legal action over changes to resource teaching roles 'possible'
The country's largest teaching union is considering legal action against the government's decision to cut resource teachers in primary schools, confirmed last month as part of the Budget.
Famed Kiwi author Maurice Gee dies
Famed Kiwi author Maurice Gee dies
Respected Kiwi writer Maurice Gee - author of 'Plumb' and 'Under the Mountain' - has died, aged 93.
Teen behind 'inhumane' hit-and-run death to be deported to NZ
Teen behind 'inhumane' hit-and-run death to be deported to NZ
The "inhumane" and "cruel" actions of a young Kiwi who killed a motorcyclist in a fiery hit-and-run have raised concerns for Australian officials and resulted in him being exiled from the country.
Deep dive into New Zealand's growing meth crisis
Deep dive into New Zealand's growing meth crisis
Methamphetamine use has exploded over the past year, with the social and health related harm yet to be seen.
Israeli embassy closes in Wellington
Israeli embassy closes in Wellington
The Israeli embassy in New Zealand has shut as part of a worldwide closure of the country's diplomatic missions.
Unlicensed driver bit, lunged at police during arrest
Unlicensed driver bit, lunged at police during arrest
An unlicensed French driver who performed a U-turn in front of oncoming traffic became agitated when he was pulled over by police, lunging at officers and biting them as he was arrested.
Luxon secures Xi Jinping meeting in China
Luxon secures Xi Jinping meeting in China
As he faces criticism at home for weakening ties with Beijing, Prime Minister Chris Luxon has booked a meeting with China President Xi Jinping next week.
Woman avoids jail after 'falling in love' with 15yo
Woman avoids jail after 'falling in love' with 15yo
A mother of three "fell in love" with a friend’s 15-year-old son and formed a "relationship" with him before authorities discovered her "distorted thinking".
Evacuations as fire spreads in Lyttelton
Evacuations as fire spreads in Lyttelton
Residents in Lyttelton near Christchurch are being evacuated after a large fire broke out in the township.
Queues at ski field despite opening day cancellation
Queues at ski field despite opening day cancellation
People were still queuing outside Canterbury's Mt Hutt this morning despite the ski resort being forced to cancel its opening day.
Govt moves to boost household solar power
Govt moves to boost household solar power
Households with solar panels on their roofs will be able to send more power back to the grid - and get faster building consents - under changes announced by the government.
Residents evacuated as landslide threatens homes
Residents evacuated as landslide threatens homes
A Lyttelton woman has been warned to prepare to leave her home after a neighbouring property was damaged by a landslip.