Bridge 'going to happen if there is a lizard there or not': mayor
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says the town's second bridge "is going to happen if there is a lizard there or not".
Dog day afternoons in doubt
Dog day afternoons in doubt
St John's proposed axing of its pet therapy service is disappointing for Hawke's Bay rest home, where residents eagerly await the visits of Cleo the dog.
Kiwi DJ duo say denied entry to US
Kiwi DJ duo say denied entry to US
Auckland DJ duo the Katayanagi Twins have reportedly been denied entry into the US.
Tourism business fined after workers injured
Tourism business fined after workers injured
Whale Watch Kaikōura has been fined $246,500 in the Christchurch District Court after it admitted safety failures following two workplace incidents.
'No tsunami threat' after South America quake
'No tsunami threat' after South America quake
Civil Defence says there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand after an earthquake off the coast of South America.
Taser used on man after officers bitten: police
Taser used on man after officers bitten: police
An officer was nearly hit by a vehicle and two others bitten while trying to arrest a man in Lower Hutt, police say.
NZ joins call for foreign media access to Gaza
NZ joins call for foreign media access to Gaza
New Zealand has joined more than two dozen other countries to call for "immediate and independent" foreign media access to Gaza.
New 111 technology could be 'difference between life and death'
New 111 technology could be 'difference between life and death'
Hato Hone St John believes a new emergency services technology to help locate people faster will mean the difference between life and death.
Israeli-made drones not ruled out by NZDF
Israeli-made drones not ruled out by NZDF
The NZ military has not ruled out buying drones from Israel during the Gaza conflict.
Kiwis in the dark over social media account suspensions
Kiwis in the dark over social media account suspensions
A dancer, a dumpling restaurant owner and a makeup-artist are among New Zealanders whose Instagram and Facebook accounts have been suspended.
Secret climate change memo warned of diplomatic damage
Secret climate change memo warned of diplomatic damage
Officials warned the government that reneging on climate commitments could have a domino effect and give bigger countries, like China, an excuse to do less.
Govt confirms replacements for ageing aircraft
Govt confirms replacements for ageing Defence Force aircraft
The government has revealed the planes chosen to replace the Defence Force's ageing 757s, and a fleet of helicopters to be based on New Zealand's frigates.
Bill banning protest outside homes passes first hurdle
Bill banning protest outside homes passes first hurdle
Legislation to make protesting outside someone's home an offence has passed its first reading at Parliament.
Former Dilworth housemaster denied parole again
Former Dilworth housemaster denied parole again
Warning: Distressing content. Former Dilworth housemaster Ian Wilson, in jail for sexually abusing several students, has been grilled on whether there are other victims he's yet to disclose.
Henare 'mistaken': Labour won't repeal gang patch ban
Henare 'mistaken': Labour won't repeal gang patch ban
Labour's deputy leader says Peeni Henare was "mistaken" when he told the audience at a by-election debate his party would repeal the gang patch ban.
Gang warrant in place after Levin shootings
Gang warrant in place after Levin shootings
Police believe those involved are from the same gang.
Whopping season for whales
Whopping season for whales
This year’s Kaikōura whale count has been hailed as the best yet.
Fears bypass toll could cause safety issues
Fears Canterbury bypass toll could cause safety issues
Schools and local leaders fear for the safety of students and residents if a Woodend Bypass toll is imposed and motorists ‘rat-run’ to avoid paying it.
Nema explains issues with tsunami alerts to phones
Nema explains issues with tsunami alerts to phones
Nema has revealed what caused people to get multiple alerts to their phones - or no alerts at all - during the tsunami scare caused by the 8.8-magnitude quake off Russia last month.
Alcohol lobbyists’ tactics revealed
Alcohol lobbyists’ tactics revealed
Alcohol lobbyists pushed health officials not to raise taxes, curb supply or cut industry sponsorship of sport - despite those measures being endorsed by the WHO as among the most effective ways to reduce alcohol harm.