More than $2b to be spent on new NZDF helicopters
Updated 2.35 pm
Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced $2 billion from the Budget has been set aside to replace the Defence Force's "aging" maritime helicopters.
Glass pieces, melted plastic: School lunch investigations continue
Glass pieces, melted plastic: School lunch investigations continue
The Ministry of Primary Industries has investigated 17 food safety complaints in the School Lunch Collective's lunch programme in term one of this year, 12 of which are ongoing investigations.
Fenz breached firefighter's rights accessing bank account
Fenz breached firefighter's rights accessing bank account
A Christchurch firefighter who helped pool his colleagues’ meal allowances so they could cook meals on shift has been cleared of any wrongdoing after his employer accused him of misusing the money.
State of emergency lifted in Christchurch
State of emergency lifted in Christchurch
The state of emergency that was put in place in response to flooding has been lifted in Christchurch, but it remains in place for Banks Peninsula.
Banks Peninsula residents angry lake wasn't opened earlier
Banks Peninsula residents angry lake wasn't opened earlier
Residents of a Banks Peninsula town are angry and frustrated as they say opening a nearby lake to the ocean would've mitigated flooding in the area.
Response praised after Canterbury floods
Response praised after Canterbury floods
The Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery has praised the community response to the severe weather over the last week.
Main road to Akaroa still closed after flooding
Main road to Akaroa still closed after flooding
The main road to Akaroa on Banks Peninsula is still blocked, days after intense rainfall flooded State Highway 75.
Murder trial suspended
Murder trial suspended
The trial of a man accused of murdering an Auckland couple in their Ellerslie home in November 2023 has been suspended.
Ford utes recalled
Ford utes recalled
Hundreds of Ford utes are being recalled because of a problem that could cause them to crash.
Anger, frustration after Canterbury floods
Anger, frustration after Canterbury floods
Some Canterbury residents have voiced their frustration following flooding this week that they say could have been prevented.
Party-goer damaged $333k art piece at gallery
Name suppression for party-goer who damaged $333k art piece
A woman who damaged a piece of artwork worth $333,000 while attending a ball at Auckland Art gallery last month has been granted interim name suppression.
Tourist dies after house bus wood burner left open
Tourist dies after house bus wood burner left open
A Coroner has found a fatal house bus fire might have been avoided if there had been clear instructions on how to use the wood burner.
Pensioner beaten and bound before home plundered
Pensioner beaten and bound before home plundered
As pensioner Pier Raviola lay critically injured after being dumped in a Christchurch car park, the people who attacked him callously plundered his home.
Senior doctors not ruling out more strike action
Senior doctors not ruling out more strike action
The senior doctors' union is not ruling out further industrial action, as Health NZ scrambles to reschedule the thousands of cancelled operations and specialist appointments.
Cold comfort for wind-whipped Wellington
Cold comfort for wind-whipped Wellington
Parts of Wellington's electricity network could be down for days, after severe winds caused widespread damage and saw the cancellation of 200 flights.
Hunt on for driver after fatal crash in Auckland
Hunt on for driver after fatal crash in Auckland
One person is dead and another critically injured after two cars crashed on Auckland's Dominion Rd overnight.
'Huge loss': Sir Bob Jones dead at 85
'Huge loss': Sir Bob Jones dead at 85
Sir Bob Jones is being remembered for his intellect and humour in tributes following his death, which was announced today.
State of emergency lifted in Selwyn District
State of emergency lifted in Selwyn District
A state of emergency has been lifted for Canterbury's Selwyn District today but another remains in place for Banks Peninsula.
Vaping linked to serious lung disease
Vaping linked to serious lung disease
A new study has found vaping more than doubles the risk of serious lung disease.
Wind warning downgraded for Wellington
Wind warning downgraded for Wellington
MetService has this evening downgraded a red strong wind warning for Wellington to orange, but says there could still be some severe gale southwesterlies.