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".
Fight looms as Gaza protest planned for Sydney Harbour Bridge
Fight looms as Gaza protest planned for Sydney Harbour Bridge
A pro-Palestine demonstration is planned for one of Australia's most recognisable landmarks, prompting a potential court showdown to block the rally.
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.
Teen's death exposed gaps in South Island healthcare: HDC decision
Teen's death exposed gaps in South Island healthcare: HDC decision
A teenager’s death from complications after surgery revealed troubling gaps in complex care across the South Island at the time, the Health and Disability Commissioner says.
US, EU avert trade war with 15% tariff deal
US, EU avert trade war with 15% tariff deal
The US has struck a framework trade agreement with the European Union, imposing a 15% import tariff on most EU goods and averting a bigger trade war between the two allies.
Dunedin driver clocked at 142kmh in bid to beat supermarket closing time
Dunedin driver clocked at 142kmh in bid to beat supermarket closing time
A Dunedin man racing to the supermarket before it closed was clocked by police going 142kmh in an inner-city street.
Woman killed in Ashburton crash named
Woman killed in Ashburton crash named
Police have released the name of the woman who died following a highway crash near Ashburton on Thursday last week.
Debt and deceit: Couple flee country amid unpaid bills
Debt and deceit: Couple flee country amid unpaid bills
An acquaintance of a couple who ran the French bakery Le Posh said they appear to have fled the country suddenly, leaving a household of personal items.
Man suddenly felt sick before Banks Peninsula fatal cliff fall
Man suddenly felt sick before Banks Peninsula fatal cliff fall
A man who died after falling from a cliff in Banks Peninsula felt suddenly sick before he fell.
Teen accidentally ran over woman after failed car ram: police
Teen accidentally ran over woman after failed car ram: police
A Dunedin woman was hospitalised after a teenager attempted to ram her car, missed, and ran her over instead.
Seven cars stolen as youths lead police on high-speed chase up coast
Seven cars stolen as youths lead police on high-speed chase up coast
Two teenagers and their 11-year-old friend spent their Sunday on an almost 190km crime spree up and down the Otago coast, stealing seven cars and evading police spikes, police say.
School bus crashes after hitting black ice
School bus crashes after hitting black ice
A school bus driver and a child are in Hawke's Bay hospital after the vehicle hit black ice and skidded into a line of trees this morning near Maraekakaho.
Woman in hospital after alleged stabbing
Woman in hospital after alleged stabbing
A woman has been hospitalised after an alleged stabbing in the Auckland suburb of Māngere Bridge.
Man jailed for years of sexual abuse, exploitation
Vulnerable teen exploited, sexually abused
A teenager with a head injury who suffered years of sexual abuse says he’s angry and hopes the man responsible will be jailed for “a long time”.
Three people killed as train derails
Three people killed as train derails
Three people were killed and others seriously injured when a passenger train derailed in southwestern Germany today, police said in a statement.
Luxon defends voting changes
Luxon defends voting changes
The Prime Minister says the public still have plenty of time to get enrolled to vote despite scrapping same-day enrolment for elections.
Billboard camera footage used by NZTA
Billboard camera footage used by NZTA
Footage from cameras in billboards at city intersections have been secretly used by the NZ Transport Agency for the first time to spot cars and trucks.
Schools in literacy crisis, advocacy group warns
Schools in literacy crisis, advocacy group warns
Schools have told advocacy group Lifting Literacy Aotearoa they are struggling with record numbers of students with poor literacy.
Baby dies after pharmacy gives wrong dosage
Baby dies after pharmacy gives wrong dosage
A two-month-old baby died following an overdose after she was allegedly given medication at an adult dosage by a pharmacy.