Snow for Milford, alpine passes clear
Snow warnings have been lifted for alpine passes in the South Island, but snow is forecast to affect the Milford Road from Monday.
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Scabies needs to be taken more seriously, says health researcher
Scabies needs to be taken more seriously, says health researcher
The discovery of a link between scabies and rheumatic fever could help reduce ethnic inequalities in health, says an Auckland public health academic.
Clown request 'so hilarious I couldn't resist'
Clown request 'so hilarious I couldn't resist'
The clown hired as a support person for a Kiwi adman's redundancy meeting says the job was good value compared to children's parties, and he was careful not to be "offensive" while making balloon animals.
Homicide inquiry after man dies in Christchurch
Homicide inquiry after man dies in Christchurch
A homicide investigation has been launched after a man involved in an altercation died in Christchurch.
Cancer plan 'going to take time'
Cancer plan 'going to take time'
Diana Sarfati’s life work has been to improve cancer treatment. Now the University of Otago, Wellington academic has six months to make a lasting difference.
Dying athlete has four months to organise a wedding and a funeral
Dying athlete has four months to organise a wedding and a funeral
When Brittnea Chamber's accepted her partner's proposal to marry him she had six months to plan for a wedding and a funeral.
Library pod a link with nature
Library pod a link with nature
A "green connection pod" surrounded by plants has been set up in the Christchurch library, Tūranga, to encourage people in the inner city to connect with nature and each other.
Plunket nurses agree landmark pay deal
Plunket nurses agree landmark pay deal
Plunket nurses have accepted a landmark pay offer.
National firearms register announced
National firearms register announced
A new firearms register, announced by the Government today, will help stop the flow of guns into the criminal underground's black market, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said today.
Baby recovers after near-death measles bout
Baby recovers after near-death measles bout
An Auckland baby who came close to losing her life from a horrific bout of measles has made an incredible recovery.
Bystanders rescue family after car rolls
Bystanders rescue family after car rolls
Quick-thinking bystanders rescued a mother and her young children after their car rolled near Wellington this morning.
Sacked adman makes headlines with clown move
Sacked adman makes headlines with clown move
The antics of a New Zealand adman who hired a clown to be his support person while he was being fired have made worldwide headlines.
South set for sun as rain on way for north
South set for sun as rain on way for north
The South looks set for a fine weekend while rain is on the way for much of the rest of the country.
There's a storm brewing over fresh water
There's a storm brewing over fresh water
One of the enduring quirks of politics is that people can agree 100% on a fundamental point, but still be diametrically opposed on an issue.
Gifts flood in for 92-year-old theft victim
Gifts flood in for 92-year-old theft victim
Support has flooded in for 92-year-old Gordon Proctor who had his cellphone stolen after he fell onto the floor of a public toilet block.
Permanent name suppression for entertainer declined
Permanent name suppression for entertainer declined
A judge has declined to grant permanent name suppression to a well-known entertainer who assaulted his wife.
Baby in Canterbury has measles
Baby in Canterbury has measles
An infant in Canterbury has measles. health officials have confirmed.
Passenger dies on Air NZ flight
Passenger dies on Air NZ flight
A passenger has died on an Air New Zealand flight that touched down in Auckland early this morning.
PM tight-lipped on terms of ex-staffer's resignation
PM tight-lipped on terms of ex-staffer's resignation
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern won't be drawn on whether the resignation of the ex-staffer at the centre of a sexual assault claim will lead to a compensation payout.
Firearms register announced
Firearms register announced
A new firearms register announced by the Government today will help stop the flow of guns into the criminal underground's black market, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.