Two dead on roads as long weekend begins
Two people have died on New Zealand roads since Labour Weekend started, surpassing last year's toll for the entire holiday period.
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Kiwis hit by medication shortages
Kiwis hit by medication shortages
Pharmacists and doctors in New Zealand are scrambling to find ways to manage global medication shortages because of Covid-19.
Diabetics urged to keep using NovoRapid insulin
Diabetics urged to keep using NovoRapid insulin
Type 1 diabetics are being urged to continue using their prescribed insulin, despite the discovery of a batch of the medication which is causing blood sugar levels to spike alarmingly.
Conservation land for tracks clearly on maps
Conservation land for tracks clearly on maps
Scores of new cycle tracks and trails proposed for public conservation land could be a step closer.
West Coast council and iwi sign historic agreement
West Coast council and iwi sign historic agreement
The signing of historic agreements between Poutini Ngai Tahu and the West Coast Regional Council pave the way for a true Treaty partnership, iwi leaders say.
Watch: Nine cases, one in the community
Watch: Nine cases, one in the community
There are nine new cases of Covid-19 today - one in the "marine engineer cluster" and eight in managed isolation.
Superyacht company closed for cleaning after visit by Covid case
Superyacht company closed for cleaning after visit by Covid case
An Auckland superyacht company has closed for deep cleaning after a man who tested positive for Covid visited the premises last week.
Man charged after gruesome seal attack video
Man charged after gruesome attack caught on video: 'He was laughing while stabbing the seal'
A man who raised concerns over a horrific video of a seal cub being stabbed in Kaikoura is relieved police have made an arrest.
Westpac staff member in Auckland has Covid
Westpac staff member in Auckland has Covid
Westpac has confirmed that a staff member at its head office has tested positive for Covid-19 and employees are being asked to monitor their health.
Unis unsure of international student numbers coming to NZ
Unis unsure of international student numbers coming to NZ
Letting 250 international PhD and postgraduate students back into NZ has been welcomed as an important first step by the cash-hungry education sector, but universities don't know how many will take up the offer.
Auckland Westpac staffer has Covid-19
Auckland Westpac staffer has Covid-19
Westpac New Zealand has confirmed that a staff member at its head office has tested positive for Covid-19, and employees there are being asked to monitor their health.
Three-vehicle crash in North Canterbury
Three-vehicle crash in North Canterbury
Emergency services are at the scene of a three-vehicle crash near State Highway 7 in Hurunui.
Tenant let off after Wanaka landlord suffers chemical burn
Tenant let off after Wanaka landlord suffers chemical burn
A disgruntled tenant who gave her Wanaka landlord a chemical burn by pouring bleach into her shampoo has been let off without punishment.
Hot Labour Weekend, but cool change coming
Hot Labour Weekend, but cool change coming
It’s looking sizzling hot in the east of both islands at Labour Weekend, but Monday's forecast to be a bit chillier for some in the South.
Is the Canterbury's mysterious big cat on the move?
Is the Canterbury's mysterious big cat on the move?
A mysterious big black cat reportedly spotted at the Halswell Quarry last month may now be on the prowl in Heathcote Valley.
Police cleared over not arresting drink driver night before murder
Police cleared over not arresting drink driver night before murder
The Independent Police Conduct Authority cleared police for not arresting a murderer on parole who was caught drink driving with knives in his car and went on to kill a Dunedin-born life coach.
Auckland Covid pub closed for two weeks
Auckland Covid pub closed for two weeks
An Auckland pub where a Covid-infected man spent more than three hours last week has closed for 14 days. He also visited a marine supply store twice.
Two new cases of Covid at the border
Two new cases of Covid at the border
There are two new cases of Covid-19 today - both are in managed isolation and aren't connected to the fishing crew.
Former Christchurch school teacher jailed for underage sex
Former Christchurch school teacher jailed for underage sex
A former Christchurch school teacher who groomed and had sex with an underage girl has today been jailed for nearly three years.
Six acts to be inducted into NZ Music Hall of Fame
Six acts to be inducted into NZ Music Hall of Fame
Johnny Cooper, Max Merritt, Peter Posa, Dinah Lee, The Chicks and Larry’s Rebels will be inducted into the NZ Music Hall of Fame at the Aotearoa Music Awards.