Willis regrets social housing lotto remark
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she regrets her choice of words following the government's announcement of a major shake-up to social housing.
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Wider inquiry into state of fire trucks needed, MPs told
Wider inquiry into state of fire trucks needed, MPs told
An inquiry into the state of Fire and Emergency's fire trucks has heard its troubles go deeper than thought and require a wider investigation.
Move-on orders bill sparks heated debate
Move-on orders bill sparks heated debate
The move-on orders legislation has passed its first reading, following a heated debate at Parliament.
Mayors ask McCain to pause factory closure
Mayors ask McCain to pause factory closure
Hawke's Bay mayors have written to McCain asking the international company to pause its closure of a processing plant in the region.
Free flu jabs for 250,000+ children under changes
Free flu jabs for 250,000+ children under changes
More than a quarter of a million children in New Zealand could qualify for free flu vaccines from next year.
Jennah Wootten new boss of Netball NZ
Jennah Wootten new boss of Netball NZ
Experienced sports and major events leader Jennah Wootten has been put in charge of Netball New Zealand.
Roadside drug testing nationwide by July
Roadside drug testing nationwide by July
Roadside drug tests are rolling out nationwide as the government aims to crack down on impaired drivers.
Breast Cancer Foundation calls for treatment to bypass GP
Breast Cancer Foundation calls for treatment to bypass GP
The Breast Cancer Foundation is calling for women with symptoms to be referred directly for diagnostic imaging, bypassing the GP.
Police unjustified in some actions before Christchurch crash
Police unjustified in some actions before Christchurch crash
Christchurch police officers made several mistakes during the pursuit of a stolen car which ended up being hit by a train on Lincoln Rd, the IPCA has found.
'Tough choices' in major social housing shake-up
'Tough choices': Govt announces major social housing shake-up
A major shake-up of social housing will boost weekly support for 110,000 families by almost $15 but leave another 80,000 families worse off by $30 a week.
Diphtheria outbreak spreads in Australia
Govt pledges millions as diphtheria outbreak spreads in Australia
A multimillion-dollar funding package will be rolled out to fight Australia's worst diphtheria outbreak in decades, as hospitals in the Top End feel the strain and case numbers keep rising.
Gotta steal 'em all: Pokemon card thief appears in Dunedin court
Gotta steal 'em all: Pokemon card thief appears in Dunedin court
A man has appeared in Dunedin court and admitted stealing valuable Pokemon cards from a South Island store he worked at leaving the owner feeling "absolutely betrayed".
Fleeing driver had 'cannabis and a large knife'
Fleeing driver had 'cannabis and a large knife'
A Dunedin driver who allegedly fled police at more than 100km/h was busted by the dog squad with a ‘‘large knife’’ and cannabis.
Young boy forced out during car theft at supermarket
Young boy forced out during car theft at supermarket
A man has been charged after allegedly stealing a car outside an Auckland supermarket and forcing a child out of the front seat.
New flights out of Christchurch find favour
'Can't wait': New flights out of Christchurch find favour with travellers
Christchurch residents say they "can't wait" for Air New Zealand's new non-stop direct flights to Singapore, Japan and Perth to take off later this year.
Mystery as critically hurt cyclist found under car in Caversham
Mystery as critically hurt cyclist found under car in Caversham
A crashed cyclist found wedged beneath a parked car in Dunedin was transported to hospital with critical injuries.
England ease to T20 win over White Ferns
England ease to T20 win over White Ferns
England have cruised to a seven-wicket win over the White Ferns in the opening T20 international at Derby.
Trump willing to wait for 'right answer' on peace deal
Trump willing to wait for 'right answer' on peace deal
President Donald Trump said the US was ready to proceed with further attacks Iran, but suggested Washington could wait a few days to "get the right answers" on a peace deal.
Radio station mistakenly announces death of King
UK radio station mistakenly announces death of King Charles
A British radio station has issued an apology after wrongly broadcasting that King Charles had died.
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Lifting her way from rock bottom
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Lifting her way from rock bottom
Shanna Crosbie, the former assistant to Gore's mayor who was convicted for forging prescriptions, has found strength in the gym and turned her life around.