'Lead your own reform, or we will do it for you': Govt delivers ultimatum to councils
The government has given councils an ultimatum: come up with amalgamation plans within three months or the government will do it for you.
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Mystery door on beach 'a marketing stunt'
Mystery door on Wellington beach 'a marketing stunt'
Updated 1.10 pm
Police now say a plane door found on a beach near Wellington's Ōwhiro Bay was a "marketing stunt".
Neil Finn plans wellness retreat at controversial Auckland pub
Neil Finn plans wellness retreat at controversial Auckland pub
Felix Walton of RNZSplit Enz and Crowded House member Neil Finn has bought a controversial Auckland pub, with plans to turn it into a wellness retreat. Edinburgh Castle in Eden Terrace has a history...
Teen raped after sharing pizza with stranger
Teen raped after sharing pizza with stranger
A teenager was raped by a man she shared a pizza with after following him to his house where the pair shared alcohol before she became drunk and disoriented.
Chairman quits after review
Chairman quits after review
Financial Markets Authority chairman Craig Stobo has resigned after an independent review found his public commentary failed to meet the standards of political neutrality expected of the head of an...
Inquest into fatal school caving trip focuses on heavy rain warnings
Inquest into fatal school caving trip focuses on heavy rain warnings
On the night before a fatal school caving trip, MetService escalated its weather warning to severe and parents fired off urgent emails to the school.
Nelson cop killer wanted to take his own life, court hears
Nelson cop killer wanted to take his own life, court hears
Hayden Tasker was drunk, annoyed about life and motivated by anger toward police before he drove into two officers in Nelson, killing one and critically injuring another, a court has heard.
Canterbury baby's death still a mystery 12 years on
Canterbury baby's death still a mystery 12 years on
The cause of a Canterbury baby's catastrophic head injury remains a mystery more than a decade after the child's death.
Disgraced top cop pays back $500 for hotel stays during affair
Disgraced top cop pays back $500 for hotel stays during affair
Disgraced former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming has paid back $500 in relation to taxpayer-funded stays at hotels during his affair.
Charge against man whose partner was shot by police dropped
Charge against man whose partner was shot by police dropped
A charge has been dropped against a man whose partner was shot dead by police in Christchurch.
Kiwi drivers' poor attitudes among reasons for high road toll, police say
Kiwi drivers' poor attitudes among reasons for high road toll, police say
Police and experts say it is not just excessive speed contributing to a recent uptick in fatal road crashes, but motorists' poor attitudes to driving and lack of training.
Fatal crashes not declining fast enough, Brake NZ says
Fatal crashes not declining fast enough, Brake NZ says
A road safety charity says the number of fatal crashes is declining, but not fast enough.
Teachers slam new draft curriculum
Teachers slam new draft curriculum
Teachers specialising in music, physical education, science, technology and history have slammed draft curriculums covering their subjects.
Weld cracking a fishhook to bridge use
Weld cracking a fishhook to bridge use
Whangārei's $32 million Te Matau a Pohe bascule bridge is to be closed for repairs after the discovery of cracks inside its distinctive fishhook-shaped structures.
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More power needed, grid operator says
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More power needed, grid operator says
This year is set to be a record for new power generation coming on line, but a warning has gone out about what lies ahead.
Lotto 2582
Lotto 2582
Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.
Few concerns over vigilantes flying drones at duck-shooters
Few concerns over vigilantes flying drones at duck-shooters
Fish & Game says it is not concerned about vigilantes flying drones at hunters this gamebird season.
Flotilla calls on NZ govt to intervene after Israeli interception
Flotilla calls on NZ govt to intervene after Israeli interception
The Global Sumud Flotilla is demanding the New Zealand government intervene to uphold international law, after being intercepted by Israel.
Shot fired at vehicle in Waihi firearms incident
Shot fired at vehicle in Waihi firearms incident
A man has been arrested after a firearms incident in the North Island town of Waihi last night.
Man seriously hurt in alleged road rage assault
Man seriously hurt in alleged road rage assault
A man is seriously injured after an alleged road rage assault in Christchurch yesterday evening.