Tourists killed in Canterbury highway crash
The two people who died after a three-vehicle crash south of Christchurch last week were reportedly tourists from Hong Kong.
$131m boost to improve school fundamentals
$131m boost to improve school fundamentals
The government will spend $131 million on improving students' reading, writing and maths in this year's Budget, Education Minister Erica Stanford says.
Christchurch school launches independent investigation as former priest jailed
Christchurch school launches independent investigation as former priest jailed
St Bede's College is commissioning an independent investigation into whether the school had "appropriate systems in place for identifying and addressing abuse".
Nazi uniform found in home of man who died in stand-off
Nazi uniform found in home of man who died in stand-off
Loaded weapons and a Nazi uniform were found by police at the home of a man who died following a police stand-off in Christchurch, an inquest has heard.
Finance Minister hints at merging govt departments
Finance Minister hints at merging govt departments
RNZ understands Nicola Willis will set out three proposals to create efficiencies in the public service.
Lower speed limit considered for road where boy was killed
Lower speed limit considered for road where boy was killed
Alex Bennett was killed while crossing Leeston Rd to check the mail in February, and the road where the 10-year-old died is now being considered for a lower speed limit.
Tears as guilty verdict for murdering officer delivered
Tears as guilty verdict for murdering officer delivered
Hayden Tasker was on trial for the murder of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming and seriously injuring another officer early on New Year's Day in 2025.
Jurors told to be certain of murderous intent for guilty verdict
Jurors told to be certain of murderous intent for guilty verdict
High Court jurors have been told they need to be sure the man who killed a Nelson police officer had murderous intent when he drove at her to find him guilty of murder.
Teachers disappointed NCEA feedback not listened to
Teachers disappointed NCEA feedback not listened to
Teachers say they are disappointed feedback for the sector on replacing NCEA was not listened to.
National sexual offenders policy discredited by Defence Lawyers' Association
National sexual offenders policy discredited by Defence Lawyers' Association
A National Party policy to prevent judges discounting sexual offenders' sentences due to good character is a solution for a non-existent problem, a defence lawyer says.
Low phonics pass rates in first year
Low phonics pass rates in first year
Less than half of five-year-olds passed new phonics tests after their first full year of schooling last year.
Sexual violence prevention organisation facing closure
Sexual violence prevention organisation facing closure
One of the country's few specialist sexual violence prevention organisations says it will be forced to close in August, unless the government steps in.
Peters outlines compulsory KiwiSaver and BNZ buyback plans
Peters outlines compulsory KiwiSaver and BNZ buyback plans
Winston Peters has announced a policy to automatically enrol all newborn New Zealand citizens into KiwiSaver with a $1000 government contribution, alongside a proposal to buy back the Bank of New Zealand and merge it with Kiwibank.
Govt confirms replacement for NCEA
Govt confirms replacement for NCEA
The government has confirmed the NCEA replacement will bring a new grading scale, compulsory subjects, and assessment requirements.
Stanford promises update on social media ban 'mess'
Stanford promises update on social media ban 'mess'
Education Minister Erica Stanford promises an update on the government's plans for a social media ban for under-16s next month.
Millions more for school lunch scheme, but changes coming
Millions more for school lunch scheme, but changes coming
The Healthy School Lunches programme has been funded for another year, with the government committing $212 million towards an extension.
Nats to scrap good character assessments for sex offenders
Nats to scrap good character assessments for sex offenders
The National Party is promising tougher sentences for sexual offending if it's re-elected.
Obituary: Gerald McGhie, diplomat
Obituary: Gerald McGhie, diplomat
Gerald McGhie was both New Zealand’s last ambassador to the Soviet Union, as well as its first to Russia.
Students march on Parliament in climate change campaign
Students march on Parliament in climate change campaign
About 200 school students have marched their way through the capital to Parliament, calling on the government to do more to fight climate change.
Navy officer found not guilty of threatening to kill Afghan interpreter
Navy officer found not guilty of threatening to kill Afghan interpreter
A Navy officer accused of threatening an interpreter in Afghanistan has been found not guilty at a court martial.