Fatal crash snarls traffic near Auckland Airport
There are traffic delays around Auckland Airport after a fatal three-vehicle crash early today.
Strike not just about the money, nurses say
Strike not just about the money, nurses say
More than 36,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants are set to walk off the job for 24 hours today, over deadlocked contract negotiations.
Govt to repeal oil and gas ban
Govt to repeal oil and gas ban
The government is set to repeal the oil and gas ban this week, after a significant 11th-hour change handing discretionary powers to two ministers.
Second Sheeran show
Second Sheeran show
Pop star Ed Sheeran will play a second show in Christchurch due to high demand for tickets to his upcoming tour.
Mental health support needed for flood victims: advocate
Mental health support needed for flood victims: advocate
People in the Tasman region will need long-term mental health support after devastating winter floods, a mental health advocate says.
'Distracted' midwife criticised after breastfeeding baby dies
'Distracted' midwife criticised after breastfeeding baby dies
A "distracted" midwife who was "rushing" to complete administrative tasks after a birth left the room for 25 minutes - only to come back and find the baby unresponsive.
One in every 1000 NZers without shelter: Salvation Army
One in every 1000 NZers without shelter: Salvation Army
New data released today by the Salvation Army shows 1 in every 1000 people in New Zealand is currently without shelter.
Electoral Amendment Bill passes first hurdle
Electoral Amendment Bill passes first hurdle
Legislation banning prisoner and same-day voting has passed its first reading.
Cabinet Ministers defend hiking board fees by 80%
Cabinet Ministers defend hiking board fees by 80%
A document, quietly uploaded online, shows ministers agreed to lift the maximum annual fee for chairs of governance boards from $90,000 to about $162,000.
Tasman copping drenching from 'atmospheric funnel'
Tasman copping drenching from 'atmospheric funnel'
Rain is again falling at the top of the South Island, where Tasman, Nelson and part of Marlborough are under orange heavy rain warnings.
Crash driver dies after fall from flyover
Crash driver dies after fall from flyover
The driver of a car that crashed on an Auckland motorway has died after falling from the Newmarket flyover bridge.
Dunedin specialist backs law change after baby's death
Dunedin specialist backs law change after baby's death
Dunedin Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit clinical director is supporting calls for medication to be checked by two people before it's dispensed, following the death of a two-month old baby allegedly given medication at an adult dosage.
Couple set to lose $1.7m in property after cannabis bust
Couple set to lose $1.7m in property after cannabis bust
A Canterbury couple have lost their battle to prevent the Crown from taking their two properties worth $1.7 million after a commercial-scale cannabis bust.
Desperate Aussie companies trying to lure Kiwi workers
Desperate Aussie companies trying to lure Kiwi workers
In Australia's Northern Territory they are desperate for people to join their workforce and they have got Kiwis in their sights.
Controversial tobacco tax cut extended
Controversial tobacco tax cut extended
The tax break for Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) made by Phillip Morris has been extended for an extra two years.
Record-breaking haul of LSD seized
Record-breaking haul of LSD seized
A record-breaking quantity of LSD with a street value of more than $1 million has been seized in Auckland.
New medical school boasts better cost-benefit ratio
New medical school boasts better cost-benefit ratio
A new medical school at the University of Waikato has been found to have a better cost-benefit ratio than other options, although only slightly.
NZ 'back on course', govt says
NZ 'back on course', govt says
The government has launched a defence of its record on tackling the cost of living, saying the country is "back on course".
Luxon booed by netball fans at final
Luxon booed by netball fans at final
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon appears to have been booed by spectators at the ANZ Premiership netball finals over the weekend.
Warning as more heavy rain bears down on Tasman
Warning as more heavy rain bears down on Tasman
The Tasman District mayor is warning those in flood-hit areas to prepare for the worst again, as more heavy rain and wind are forecast for the top of the South Island.