Concern govt plan to halt work will impede councils
Councils have reacted to RMA Minister Chris Bishop's announcement he is putting a halt to District and Regional Plan reviews.
Hospital workers sleeping in cars
Christchurch Hospital: Workers sleeping in cars to claim parks, mayor says
Christchurch Hospital workers are sleeping in their cars before work to try to secure a car park, Mayor Phil Mauger says.
'Like porridge slipping off hill': Massive repair bill for Tasman
'Like porridge slipping off hill': Massive repair bill for Tasman
A council boss says the clean-up after recent flooding in the Tasman District could cost "between $20 to $25 million".
Ashburton man charged over large cannabis growing operation
Ashburton man charged over large cannabis growing operation
A 54-year-old man has been charged after police located a large cannabis growing operation in Ashburton.
'Pricey, pointless' council work halted ahead of RMA overhaul
'Pricey, pointless' council work halted ahead of RMA overhaul
RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says the move is designed to relieve pressure on councils' resources.
Call for more speed cameras on 'rollercoaster road'
Call for more speed cameras on 'rollercoaster road'
Three people from a family died when the car they were in left a notorious road in Waikato and landed in a nearby creek.
Support for students after death on tracks
Support for students after death on tracks
A secondary school principal says about half a dozen students were on the Lower Hutt platform at the time of the incident.
Govt pulls pin on open-plan classrooms
Govt pulls pin on open-plan classrooms in schools
Updated 2.12 pm
The government will end the construction of open-plan classrooms in favour of a new "flexible" design.
Registration fast-tracked for some overseas doctors
Registration fast-tracked for some overseas doctors
The Medical Council is making it simpler for some overseas doctors to register and work in New Zealand.
Bailed woman has history of violent attacks
Bailed woman has history of violent attacks
A woman who launched a series of violent assaults on people she knew in Christchurch, including brandishing weapons in front of young children, was on bail for violence-related charges at the time.
'Terrified for Malachi's safety': Cousin tells of attempts to save boy
'Terrified for Malachi's safety': Cousin tells of attempts to save boy
The cousin of murdered five-year-old Malachi Subecz has detailed her efforts to rescue the young boy from his abusive caregiver.
KiwiRail workers banned from using sleep meds
2500 KiwiRail workers banned from using sleep meds
KiwiRail has banned approximately 2500 of its workers from using melatonin and Zopiclone, citing safety concerns.
Woman accused of killing mum spent $155K on crypto in a year
Woman accused of killing mum spent $155K on crypto in a year
The Crown says murder-accused Julia DeLuney used money from her mother to pay off credit card debt and invest further in crypto-currency.
Three dead in 'tragic' North Island crash
Three dead in 'tragic' North Island crash
Three people have died after a car ended up in a body of water on Masters Rd in Waiuku.
'Unacceptable': Cannabis cake taken to shared lunch at hospital
'Unacceptable': Cannabis cake taken to shared lunch at hospital
Health Minister Simeon Brown says police are investigating after two staff members at Hawke's Bay Hospital ended up in ED after eating a cannabis cake.
Seymour to withdraw scathing letter to UN
Seymour to withdraw UN letter after rebuke from PM
Regulations Minister David Seymour says he will withdraw a scathing letter to a United Nations official after being given a telling-off by the prime minister.
Bailey bridge considered for flood-prone Canterbury stream
Bailey bridge considered for flood-prone Canterbury stream
A Bailey bridge, commonly used as a temporary structure or in emergencies, is one option being considered to give residents more reliable road access.
'Lucky no-one killed' as tornado hits campground
'Lucky no-one killed' as tornado hits campground
The man who rescued someone trapped after what has been described a tornado in Northland says it's lucky no-one died.
Vaccine hesitancy growing in at-risk communities
Vaccine hesitancy growing in at-risk communities
A growing number of families living in communities most vulnerable to infectious disease outbreaks are refusing to have their children vaccinated.
Ray Chung's 'vile' email condemned across the political spectrum
Ray Chung's 'vile' email condemned across the political spectrum
Both the prime minister and the opposition leader have given scathing rebukes of Wellington councillor Ray Chung's email about Mayor Tory Whanau, saying it is "absolutely disgusting" and calling it "vile and unacceptable."