'Much-loved' family pet mauled to death by other dog on walkway
A family dog has been mauled to death on a popular riverside walkway in Palmerston North, and the dog responsible is yet to be caught.
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Group came to NZ 'specifically to manufacture illicit drugs', police say
Group came to NZ 'specifically to manufacture illicit drugs', police say
Police say 11 Chinese and Taiwanese nationals who are being linked to a transnational organised crime cell have been arrested over charges of supplying methamphetamine.
Peters wants prison for immigration officials
Peters wants prison for immigration officials
The NZ First leader says he told the Immigration Minister some time ago her ministry was the "worst department in this country by miles".
John Minto given $10k compo after pepper spraying
Veteran activist John Minto given $10k compo after pepper spraying
Police have paid $10,000 to veteran activist John Minto after he was unlawfully arrested and pepper-sprayed at a pro-Palestinian protest in Christchurch in 2024.
Don't trust the 'monks', shoppers warned
Don't trust the 'monks', shoppers warned
Members of the public have described strange interactions with people dressed as monks, sometimes aggressive and confrontational.
Murder charge after man fatally stabbed in central Auckland
Murder charge after man fatally stabbed in central Auckland
A man has died following a stabbing incident in central Auckland yesterday evening.
Support for Greens surges in latest poll
Support for Greens surges in latest poll
The Greens have received a surge of support in a new poll, with the party nudging the left bloc into a position to govern if an election was held today.
Heads could roll at Immigration NZ amid integrity probe
Heads could roll at Immigration NZ amid integrity probe
Officials at the country's immigration department could be sacked following accusations staff intentionally misled ministers and avoided Cabinet scrutiny.
$79m boost for aged residential care services
$79m boost for aged residential care services
The Minister of Health says a funding boost for aged residential care services will help older people who are waiting too long to get the care they need.
Mass food poisoning of students charge admitted
Mass food poisoning of students charge admitted
The University of Canterbury Students' Association has admitted responsibility for a food poisoning outbreak that made more than 100 students sick.
Missing woman's partner urged to break silence
Missing woman's partner urged to break silence
Police are renewing an urgent appeal over the whereabouts of missing Canterbury woman Rowena Walker who they believe is a victim of foul play.
Workplace safety changes won't improve NZ's poor record - expert
Workplace safety changes won't improve NZ's poor record - expert
Plans to scale back on health and safety measures will impact the country's economy, as well as worker safety, says the NZ Institute of Safety Management.
Body in bag trial: Recordings show accused discussing body disposal
Body in bag trial: Recordings show accused discussing body disposal
Residents at a house at the centre of a police investigation into Shulai Wang's death were asked about how to deal with her body, recordings played in court today have revealed.
Concerns grow over replacement of Medical Council's leadership
Concerns grow over replacement of Medical Council's leadership
The Health Minister has declined to re-appoint the existing Medical Council chairperson and deputy chairperson when their terms expired, despite both remaining eligible for reappointment.
30-year Infrastructure Plan gets widespread support in Parliament
30-year Infrastructure Plan gets widespread support in Parliament
Almost all of Parliament is backing the 30-year Infrastructure Plan, with the government agreeing in full to 13 of 16 recommendations and four further actions.
Minister won't reveal how many youths remain in bootcamps
Minister won't reveal how many youths remain in bootcamps
The Children's Minister won't confirm how many participants remain in the government's highly-scrutinised bootcamps.
Flood-hit Wellingtonians want financial support
Flood-hit Wellingtonians want financial support
A group of Wellington residents affected by floods two months ago are calling on local and central govt for financial support to protect their homes.
Drink driving rates fall for young people, rise for over 55s
Drink driving rates fall for young people, rise for over 55s
The number of people convicted of drink driving has declined by nearly 10 percent over the past 9 years with younger New Zealanders leading the charge.
Labour pledges free maternity scans
Labour pledges free maternity scans
Pregnant women will be eligible for free maternity scans, Labour is promising, as part of its 'Medicard' scheme.
Woman assaulted by partner burnt down his 'man cave'
Woman assaulted by partner burnt down his 'man cave'
A woman has been found guilty of burning down her partner’s “man cave” after voice messages sent moments before the blaze showed a “threat of fire”.