How one meeting erased pay equity claims for thousands
On March 19 in 2025, a small group of the country's most powerful ministers joined an online meeting to discuss the future of 180,000 New Zealand workers.
Former mayor caught speeding five times
Former mayor caught speeding five times
Former Wellington mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast has admitted to having her driver's licence suspended after being caught speeding five times.
Snake the rare penguin returned to the wild
Snake the rare penguin returned to the wild
After fattening up for the past month, Snake the rare erect crested penguin found alone and hungry on a Canterbury beach is back in the wild.
Sewage plant failure: air trapped in pipes, report says
Sewage plant failure: air trapped in pipes, report says
The catastrophic failure of the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant may have been caused by air trapped in the pipes, a report reveals.
Former sports star charged after alleged festival confrontation
Former sports star charged after alleged festival confrontation
A former international sports star has been charged with obstructing police after an alleged confrontation following a music festival.
82-year-old confronts teen after early morning antics
82-year-old confronts teen after early morning antics
That was the no-nonsense question put to a 14-year-old caught with others banging on doors to wake up householders in a Canterbury township during the early hours of the morning.
Assault victim left with serious injuries
Assault victim left with serious injuries
A person with "critical injuries" has undergone surgery following a serious assault in North Canterbury on Thursday night.
Man accused of young girl abduction found dead in prison
Man accused of young girl abduction found dead in prison
A man arrested and charged with allegedly abducting a 9-year-old girl in Christchurch last weekend has been found dead in prison.
Woman found with serious injuries on Worcester St
Seriously hurt woman had stab wounds: police
A seriously injured woman was found in Christchurch last night with what police say appear to be stab wounds.
Govt exploring package to help struggling families, Willis says
Govt exploring package to help struggling families, Willis says
With the cost of fuel and other essentials rising due to the conflict in the Middle East, the government is looking at ways to ease the cost pressure for those feeling it the most.
Fewer crime victims, annual survey shows
Fewer crime victims, annual survey shows
New figures from the Ministry of Justice show fewer people are becoming victims of crime.
McSkimming claims leaks were to put him in 'worst possible light'
McSkimming claims leaks were to put him in 'worst possible light'
Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming claimed leaking of information about police investigations into him had been intended to "portray me in the worst possible light".
Bullying allegations spark investigation
Bullying allegations spark investigation
One of Corrections' most senior staff is under investigation over allegations of bullying.
Proposals sought for Chateau Tongariro restoration
Proposals sought for Chateau Tongariro restoration
The government is seeking proposals from operators to restore and operate the historic Chateau Tongariro hotel in the central North Island at the base of Mt Ruapehu.
'Just went haywire': Wife died after man lost control of car
'Just went haywire': Wife died after man lost control of car
A day out to go and watch a football game turned to devastation for a family after a man lost control of his car, fishtailed and crashed into a tree, killing his wife.
$90k compo 'insulting', says Dilworth abuse survivor
$90k compo 'insulting', says Dilworth abuse survivor
A survivor of abuse by a housemaster at an Auckland boarding school says a $90,000 redress offer is insultingly small.
McCaw home sold for 'more than $3.6m'
McCaw home sold for 'more than $3.6m'
Richie and Gemma McCaw have sold their Christchurch home for an undisclosed amount at auction.
PM's electorate office targeted in minerals protest
PM's electorate office targeted in minerals protest
Pictures of US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, and US flags have been plastered on Luxon's electorate office in Auckland.
New Christchurch stadium to open doors to public
New Christchurch stadium to open doors to public
The gates to Christchurch's new $683 million stadium will be opened up to about 15,000 members of the public during a free community open day on May 2.
'All bets are off' over petrol prices: AA
'All bets are off' over petrol prices: AA
There is huge uncertainty on the price of petrol in New Zealand following Israel's attack on the world's largest natural gasfield in Pars overnight, AA is warning.