Abuse in care compensation scheme announcement believed imminent
An announcement on the government's long-awaited abuse in care compensation scheme is imminent, it is understood.
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Wet day ahead for most of country
Wet day ahead for most of country
Multiple orange warnings have been issued for the North Island, and it is not looking much better down south.
Alcohol lobbyists given input on health policies, documents reveal
Alcohol lobbyists given input on health policies, documents reveal
Booze industry lobbyists have been granted input into the development of alcohol policies, including how to deal with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Paramedic wins $10k compensation over roster dispute
Paramedic wins $10k compensation over roster dispute
A helicopter paramedic who says he was disadvantaged and discriminated against because of his romantic relationship has been awarded $10,000 compensation.
Watch: Owner's lucky escape as car smashes through store
Watch: Owner's lucky escape as car smashes through store
A Canterbury supermarket owner thought he was going to die when a car smashed through his shop.
Karla Cardno's killer to stay behind bars
Karla Cardno's killer to stay behind bars
Paul Joseph Dally, who raped and murdered 13-year-old Karla Cardno in 1989, has again been denied parole.
Selwyn mayor announced state of emergency from Wellington
Selwyn mayor announced state of emergency from Wellington
Selwyn council’s CEO has defended the mayor's decision to travel to Wellington on the eve of a heavy rain event for the Canterbury district.
Auckland man admits prostituting 14-year-old girl
Auckland man admits prostituting 14-year-old girl
An Auckland man has admitted prostituting a 14-year-old girl he was in an illegal relationship with, and recruiting her friends to join them.
Uber no help over driver damage
Uber no help over driver damage
A Christchurch man wants to find the Uber Eats driver who knocked over a fence pillar at his property - but the company will not help.
Capital spend to get boost in Budget
Capital spend to get boost in Budget
Capital expenditure - new money set aside in the Budget to maintain or upgrade assets - will be higher than originally forecast when the government delivers its Budget.
Another potential child abduction attempt in Auckland
Another potential child abduction attempt in Auckland
A second Auckland school is reporting a potential attempted abduction, just days after a similar incident in the city.
Gang members throw objects at police outside Auckland bar
Gang members throw objects at police outside Auckland bar
Police say they are "extremely disappointed" after gang members threw objects at officers and did a burn-out outside an Auckland bar.
Heavy rain hits Fiordland as wild weather bears down
Heavy rain hits Fiordland as wild weather bears down
Heavy rain and strong wind hit parts of the South Island overnight, and there's more to come through the day.
Devoted sports supporter named as Canterbury crash victim
Devoted sports supporter named as Canterbury crash victim
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash on State Highway 1 at Leithfield, in North Canterbury, last month.
Handyman accused of $100k fraud
Handyman accused of $100k fraud
A North Island handyman allegedly responsible for fleecing clients out of more than $100,000 has popped up in Dunedin's court.
Hipkins slams Act as law changes rushed through
Hipkins slams Act as law changes rushed through
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is slamming the ACT Party for championing better lawmaking the same day the coalition rushes through law changes under urgency, calling it "absolute hypocrisy".
Businessman banned from being a company director for life
Businessman banned from being a company director for life
A Christchurch based-businessman and illegal tyre dumper has been banned from being a company director for life.
More specialists shifting to private hospitals - report
More specialists shifting to private hospitals - report
More medical specialists are leaving the public health system - or reducing their hours - to work in private hospitals, according to Medical Council data.
Home destroyed by speeding driver crashing through roof
Home destroyed by speeding driver crashing through roof
The home of a man in his 80s has been destroyed after a car flew off the road, sailed over a neighbour's unit and crashed through his roof.
$5.6m intersection needs repairs after less than a month
$5.6m intersection needs repairs after less than a month
A new $5.6m intersection in Canterbury is uneven and needs repair work within a month of being sealed.