Canadian charged after 15kg of meth discovered
A Canadian has been arrested after Customs officers found 15kg of meth in his luggage at Auckland Airport.
Chambers determined to avoid repeat of McSkimming saga
Chambers determined to avoid repeat of McSkimming saga
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says he is determined there will never be a repeat of the "group think" and closed ranks that led to members of the senior executive blocking an investigation into disgraced former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
'Terrible tragedy': Emotional guilty plea after causing fatal crash
'Terrible tragedy': Emotional guilty plea after causing fatal crash
A Swiss national wiped away tears as he pleaded guilty to a careless driving charge following a fatal crash in Canterbury on November 19.
Man paralysed after chest drain mistake
Man paralysed after chest drain mistake
A man who was taken to hospital with fractured ribs and bruised lungs was left a paraplegic after a chest drain was inserted incorrectly.
Imprisoned parts dealer to lose millions in property
Imprisoned parts dealer to lose millions in property
A jailed Christchurch chop shop boss who received $800,000 in stolen cars now looks set to lose millions in property as a result.
Rates cap policy announced
Rates cap policy announced
The govt's long-awaited rates cap is likely to start with minimum increases of 2% and a maximum of 4% and take effect from 2027.
Christchurch students ate mouldy lunches
Christchurch pupils ate mouldy lunches
Updated 6.47 pm
Parents have been asked to watch for symptoms of food poisoning after students ate the mouldy meal.
Labour GP loan proposal 'a bit confused', Luxon says
Labour GP loan proposal 'a bit confused', Luxon says
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Labour's new GP loan proposal is "a bit confused" and does not address the real workforce shortage in the sector.
Police formally identify Dunedin woman's body
Police formally identify Dunedin woman's body
Police have formally identified the body of 25-year-old Dunedin woman Te Anihana Pomana.
Cool start to summer in South
Cool start to summer in South
It may be the start of meteorological summer, but the heat looks to have been dialled down in the South.
'Colossal' cost of crime cameras
'Colossal' cost of crime cameras
Community-owned high-tech cameras were used to catch suspects in two killings, but the volunteer group involved cannot afford to keep running the crime fighting kit.
High leave balances owing for doctors
High leave balances owing for doctors
A public hospital doctor is owed $1.27 million in annual leave while many more are owed hundreds of thousands of dollars for leave they have been unable to take.
Air NZ's A320 aircraft return to normal service after grounding
Air NZ's A320 aircraft return to normal service after grounding
Air New Zealand's Airbus A320 aircraft are returning to normal operations, after receiving software updates during a global recall.
Woman battles ACC after baby born with Down syndrome
Woman battles ACC after baby born with Down syndrome
A pregnant woman was advised that she didn’t need to do further testing for Down syndrome because there was an extremely rare chance her daughter would have the genetic condition.
Labour to offer cheap loans to bolster GP practices
Labour to offer cheap loans to bolster GP practices
The Labour Party would offer doctors and nurse practitioners low-interest loans to set up new practices or buy into existing ones, if elected next year.
Obituary: Roger McLay, politician
Obituary: Roger McLay, politician
Former Cabinet minister and Commissioner for Children Roger McLay led a life of dedicated public service until a late-in-life scandal blotted his reputation.
Lotto 2538
Lotto 2538
Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw
Further delays possible after A320 jets grounded
Further delays possible after A320 jets grounded
Airbus A320 software updates have been completed on all NZ based Jetstar aircraft, while Air New Zealand's fleet remain grounded with further flight cancellations possible.
Teacher slapped, elbowed pupil who threw yoghurt at her
Teacher slapped, elbowed pupil who threw yoghurt at her
A first-year teacher elbowed and slapped an 8-year-old student with behaviour challenges after the student threw yoghurt over her.
Labour talk up unity, belief as election year approaches
Labour talk up unity, belief as election year approaches
Labour Party faithful are upbeat as they rally in Auckland's viaduct, roughly one year out from the next election.