Govt announces new exemption to foreign buyers' ban
Some wealthy foreigners will be allowed to buy a luxury home in New Zealand once more after the government confirmed a new exemption to the foreign buyers' ban.
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Woman dies after breathing tube mistakenly inserted in food pipe
Woman dies after breathing tube mistakenly inserted in food pipe
A woman died when a breathing tube was inserted into her food pipe instead of her wind pipe for 17 minutes during an operation surgery at an Auckland hospital.
Driver's near-miss with child caught on camera
Driver's near-miss with child caught on camera
A driver caught on camera nearly hitting a child crossing the road in Christchurch has handed themself in to police after a public appeal.
Frustration, delays after flights cancelled
'This close to murder': Frustration, delays after dozens of flights cancelled
Flight disruptions following high winds in Auckland could take a couple of days to clear, Air New Zealand says.
Truck driver on phone before fatal crash
Truck driver on phone killed migrant season worker
The truck driver who killed a 9-year-old boy's father when he crashed into a van on SH1 near Blenheim last year was on his phone and travelling at more than 70km/h, the police summary of facts shows.
Ski-plane business marks 70 years
Ski-plane business marks 70 years
Christchurch pilot Sir Harry Wigley pulled off a daring landing on the Tasman Glacier in 1955, deploying homemade retractable skis below his Auster Aiglet to slide to a stop on a glittering mass of snow and ice.
Reserve Bank chairman's resignation 'not unusual': Luxon
Reserve Bank chairman's resignation 'not unusual': Luxon
The prime minister says he has confidence in the management of the Reserve Bank, in spite of the departure of the bank's governor and chairperson within six months of each other.
Company had 80 warnings before worker's death: report
Company had 80 warnings before worker's death: report
A major fertiliser company was told 80 times in a single report that its conveyor belt safety standards were not up to scratch, months before a worker died on one of its huge belts.
HNZ plan to hire more nurses on less hours, document shows
HNZ plan to hire more nurses on less hours, document shows
A leaked document reveals Health NZ is planning to employ more graduate nurses on part-time hours and cut the amount of on-the-job training they receive.
NZ Drug Foundation concerned deaths, hospitalisations will rise
NZ Drug Foundation concerned deaths, hospitalisations will rise
The NZ Drug Foundation is concerned that an increased number of deaths and hospitalisations from stimulant drugs like methamphetamine and cocaine may continue to rise.
Another truck breaks down while fighting blaze
Another truck breaks down while fighting blaze
Firefighters say shuffling long-ladder trucks around the country to fill gaps is wasting time and leaving some cities in the lurch.
Crime crackdown: more police, fewer victims, says govt
Crime crackdown: more police, fewer victims, says govt
The government says it's continuing to track ahead of its violent crime reduction target as police prepare to roll out more officers on the beat.
Salads, coleslaws recalled due to presence of metal
Salads, coleslaws recalled due to presence of metal
Batches of selected salads and coleslaws sold at New Zealand supermarkets have been recalled because of the presence of metal.
Officer and dog injured after glass thrown: police
Officer and dog injured after glass thrown: police
An officer and his dog have been injured after a man threw shards of glass at them, police say.
Same-sex marriages up as overall figures fall
Same-sex marriages up as overall figures fall
While fewer couples are tying the knot overall, same-sex unions have grown.
Dozens of firearms missing as 4 people charged
Dozens of firearms missing as 4 people charged
Four people have been charged as police investigate firearms being resold into the black market.
Investigation into Beehive press secretary 'largely concluded'
Investigation into Beehive press secretary 'largely concluded'
The deep-dive prompted by the scandal surrounding ex-Beehive press secretary Michael Forbes has "largely concluded", but questions remain over what will be made public and when.
Rotorua Mayor 'shocked' after Hobson's Pledge uses her image
Rotorua Mayor 'shocked' after Hobson's Pledge uses her image
Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has criticised Hobson's Pledge for using her image without permission in a social media post critical of Māori wards.
Live snake found in Christchurch traveller's baggage
Live snake found in Christchurch traveller's baggage
A small live snake has been found at the home of a Christchurch traveller who had just returned home from Bali.
Calls to close country's most hit overbridge
Calls to close country's most hit overbridge
A Canterbury overbridge has been closed again after being hit by a vehicle. Repairs could take months, but some question whether it should just be closed permanently.