'Our wonderful Amy': Tramper who died on West Coast named
Police have released the name of the 53-year-old woman who died while tramping on the West Coast last week.
Schools called out over inappropriate spending
'Personal' activities, cruises, travel: Schools called out over inappropriate spending
Auditors have called out schools for spending their money on boat cruises, food for local families and travel for principals - and in some cases their partners.
Two missing after house fire near Levin
Two missing after house fire near Levin
Two people are missing after a fire engulfed a home in Foxton Beach, near Levin, early today.
Childcare provider removes detergent after burns incident
Childcare provider removes detergent after burns incident
The dishwashing chemical mistakenly used on a slip and slide, injuring five children at Kindercare in Woolston, has been removed from childcare centres.
Man dead, passenger injured after Auckland bus stabbings
Man dead, passenger injured after Auckland bus stabbings
An Auckland dairy worker who saw a man with a stab wound dying outside his shop said he and several people tried to help the man.
Chch man dumps insurance after 'ridiculous' sea surge assessment
Chch man dumps insurance after 'ridiculous' sea surge assessment
A Christchurch man has ditched his home insurance after his premiums went up by more than 30 percent a year - or by $1000 - based on new risk pricing.
'The matter's settled': PM rules out inquiry into McSkimming scandal
'The matter's settled': PM rules out inquiry into McSkimming scandal
The Prime Minister says there is no need for a further inquiry into the Jevon McSkimming scandal, claiming the government's implementation of an Inspector General is the strongest response.
New poll shows coalition would retain power
New poll shows coalition would retain power
The government would still have the numbers to stay in power, according to the latest 1News Verian poll.
Kmart recalls more coloured sand products
Kmart recalls more coloured sand products
Kmart has been forced to recall yet more coloured sand products.
$10m worth of cocaine found in NZer's luggage in Sydney
$10m worth of cocaine found in NZer's luggage in Sydney
A New Zealand man has been charged with trying to import $10 million worth of heroin into Sydney in floral-patterned bags.
Seven Chinese warships shadow NZ Navy vessel
Seven Chinese warships shadow NZ Navy vessel
A New Zealand navy ship sailing in East Asia was shadowed by seven Chinese warships, the Defence Force has confirmed.
Swab 'half the size of an arm' left in new mum for six weeks
Swab 'half the size of an arm' left in new mum for six weeks
A woman who became increasingly ill in the weeks after her baby was born was later found to have a maternity swab the size of "half an arm" left inside her, a report said.
Childcare centre where kids suffered chemical burns reopens
Childcare centre where kids suffered chemical burns reopens
Five children taken to hospital after suffering chemical burns at a Christchurch childcare centre last week have returned to the kindergarten today.
Multiple fires break out at Tongariro National Park
Multiple fires break out at Tongariro National Park
Firefighters are battling multiple blazes in Tongariro National Park.
Helen Clark's father dies aged 103
Helen Clark's father dies aged 103
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has paid tribute to her father, George Clark, who has died at the age of 103.
Minister refutes claims by former police boss
Minister refutes claims by former police boss
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says the former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster's claims he knew about allegations being made about Jevon McSkimming "absolute total nonsense".
Tamihere digs in as Kapa-Kingi attends AGM
Tamihere digs in as Kapa-Kingi attends AGM
Te Pāti Māori's leadership is adamant its AGM was a "magnificent day for" the movement, despite issues around the decision to expel an MP and the party presidency remaining unresolved.
Name of man stabbed in Auckland suppressed
Name of man stabbed in Auckland suppressed
Police have taken the rare step of getting information suppressed without media being able to reply.
Electric bikes on great ride trail 'technically illegal'
Electric bikes on great ride trail 'technically illegal'
Thousands of electric bike riders are taking to a central North Island great ride trail - even though e-bikes are illegal on it.
Woman left shaken by approach on beach
Woman left shaken by approach on beach
Police are appealing for help after a suspicious approach by a man left a woman shaken on a Canterbury beach.