Prison population expected to grow over next decade
The prison population is expected to grow by more than a third in the next decade.
Defence minister quits in further blow for Starmer
Defence minister quits in further blow for Starmer
British defence minister John Healey has quit over a months-long dispute over military spending, accusing PM Sir Keir Starmer of failing to commit resources needed to keep the country safe from mounting threats.
Labour calls for audit of PM's office record-keeping
Labour calls for audit of PM's office record-keeping
Labour is calling on the Auditor-General to formally audit the office of the Prime Minister's record-keeping and Official Information Act practices.
Ethnicity-based funding questioned for diabetes treatment
Ethnicity-based funding questioned for diabetes treatment
Cardiac scientists within Health NZ say they are being prevented by their parent organisation over an objection to changes in the way diabetes treatments are funded.
Pair arrested over EV charger and cable thefts
Pair arrested over EV charger and cable thefts
Two men were arrested after a search of a property in Wellington uncovered six chargers, several charger cables and equipment to break the devices down into parts for selling on.
New DCC chief executive 'ready to get stuck in'
New DCC chief executive 'ready to get stuck in'
Former Hamilton council boss Richard Briggs says he is returning south "ready to get stuck in" after being named the Dunedin City Council's new chief executive.
Thai King's eldest daughter dies at 47
Thai King's eldest daughter dies at 47
Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati has died aged 47, after multiple health problems and nearly four years in a coma.
Iran says no final decision on deal despite Trump comment
Iran says no final decision on deal despite Trump comment
President Donald Trump says the US and Iran could sign a peace deal soon that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, but Iran counters that it hasn't reached a final decision on an agreement.
Coalition holds narrow majority in latest poll
Coalition holds narrow majority in latest poll
There has been no post-Budget bump for the coalition government in a new poll.
Elderly being driven into homelessness: advocate
Elderly being driven into homelessness: advocate
Increasing numbers of people aged 65-plus are living on the streets as a result of falling home ownership rates and soaring costs, a housing advocate says.
'South Island falcon taxi' ferries injured bird to Dunedin
'South Island falcon taxi' ferries injured bird to Dunedin
A NZ falcon found seriously injured on a Canterbury highway was saved by a team of “bird taxi” drivers who rushed it to the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital hundreds of kilometres away.
Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire
Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire
Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in internet culture, has now amassed a fortune that has made him the world's first trillionaire.
Former Otago coach at centre of investigation as players drown
Former Otago coach at centre of investigation as players drown
Former Otago Nuggets and Tall Blacks coach Tab Baldwin is at the centre of an investigation into the deaths of two basketball players in the Philippines.
Wasted man attacks Dunedin bar manager
Intoxicated man attacks Dunedin bar manager
A Dunedin bar manager was socked in the face when an allegedly drunk and drugged-up patron began to rain down blows on him.
Police officer facing objectionable material charge
Police officer facing objectionable material charge
An Auckland-based police officer faces charges of possessing objectionable material including a "rape image", child sexual exploitation material and bestiality.
Support advocates call for drastic changes
Support advocates call for drastic changes
As the submission deadline nears for the Disability Support Services (DSS) Bill, people with disabilities, their families and advocates are calling for drastic changes.
'Human errors' led to police giving woman's address to ex-partner
'Human errors' led to police giving woman's address to ex-partner
A woman says her family's safety was put at risk after police mistakenly released their address to her ex-partner who is subject to a protection order.
Nonverbal child left locked in school van for hours
Nonverbal child left locked in school van for hours
The Ministry of Education is urgently seeking answers after a nonverbal boy with autism was left in a Ritchies van for hours.
Fewer regions for Otago medical school placements
Fewer regions for Otago medical school placements
Otago medical students will have three fewer regions to choose from when it comes to their placements from 2029.
Search for missing man in Lake Tekapo
Search for missing man in Lake Tekapo
Police will continue searching for a missing man in Lake Tekapo this morning.