Mosque inquest: St John dispatcher sorry for mistake
The St John staffer responsible for dispatching ambulances on the day of the Christchurch terror attack has apologised for mistakenly alerting police to an active shooter at the hospital's ED.
Luxon reveals 100-day plan, under pressure to rein in Peters
Luxon reveals 100-day plan, under pressure to rein in Peters
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has unveiled his government’s 100-day plan, amid pressure from Labour leader Chris Hipkins to rein in Deputy PM Winston Peters over his false claims about media.
'Flawed person': Wellington mayor admits alcohol problem
'Flawed person': Wellington mayor admits alcohol problem
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau has admitted she has a problem with alcohol after another incident of drunken behaviour in public.
Decision reserved in Tamihere conviction appeal
Decision reserved in Tamihere conviction appeal
The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision in the second appeal of David Tamihere's double murder case.
Murder charge after death in Nelson
Murder charge after death in Nelson
Nelson police have charged a man with murdering James Whitikau Barton and have credited tips from the public for leading to the charge.
Baker photo fraudulently used to sell blood product
Baker photo fraudulently used to sell blood product
Otago University epidemiologist Michael Baker is concerned about his image being fraudulently used to sell a product called 'Blood Balance'.
Daredevil kākāpō parachuting to freedom
Daredevil kākāpō parachuting to freedom
A team of daring kākāpō are giving Doc a headache after launching themselves from the top of a pest-proof fence to escape their enclosure.
Peters blames media for long Auckland lockdown
Peters blames media for long Auckland lockdown
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has continued his war on the media, blaming it for allowing the long Auckland Covid-19 lockdown.
McCaw in the wars after challenge
McCaw in the wars after challenge
Ex-All Blacks captain Richie McCaw’s Instagram bio reads: “Husband, Father, Adventure Racer” and it appears the final title has got him into strife, landing him with a potential broken rib.
More shark sightings likely as summer approaches
More shark sightings likely as summer approaches
An expert says a large shark filmed off a popular swimming beach near Nelson was probably a great white - and it should come as no surprise to anyone.
Death of Brian Law a big loss for cathedral
Death of musical director a big loss for cathedral
Members of the Christ Church Transitional Cathedral community are mourning retired musical director Brian Law, who died on Monday.
Health Minister plans more ED security before Christmas
Health Minister plans more ED security before Christmas
New Health Minister Dr Shane Reti is promising beefed-up security at the country’s 20 core emergency departments in time for the Christmas and New Year period.
Boy racers caught on camera tearing up park
Boy racers caught on camera tearing up Canterbury park
Residents of a quiet Canterbury street are fed up with boy racers using the area as their personal playground.
PM should 'pull Peters into line': Hipkins
PM should 'pull Peters into line': Hipkins
Chris Hipkins says it was right for an NZ On Air board member to quit over posting critical comments about Winston Peters - but says the new prime minister should pull his deputy into line.
Warning after young women on pill die from blood clots
Warning after young women on pill die from blood clots
A coroner has issued a warning about the risks of the contraceptive pill combined with an often unknown underlying condition after two women died in the same month in similar circumstances.
Councillor posts flyers of leaders in genitals
Wellington councillor posts flyers of leaders in genitals
A city councillor has defended her decision to post flyers featuring Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his two deputies inside the image of male genitals around Wellington.
New Health Minister defends plan to scrap smokefree law
New Health Minister defends plan to scrap smokefree law
The new Minister of Health is defending his government's plan to scrap smokefree legislation, saying vaping will remain the primary tool for reducing smoking rates.
NZ on Air boss resigns after criticising Peters
NZ on Air boss resigns after criticising Peters
An NZ On Air board member has resigned after making a social media post calling new Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters’ attack on media independence “malicious” and him being “the worst...
AOS 'desperate for help' at mosque shooting
AOS 'desperate for help' at mosque shooting
A senior police tactical operator says AOS members were in despair on the day of the Christchurch terror attack when ambulances weren't arriving at Al Noor Mosque as requested.
Global shock at decision to scrap smokefree laws
Global shock at decision to scrap smokefree laws
National’s plan to repeal the smokefree laws introduced by Labour have made headlines all over the world, with many shocked that the country would go back on the “world-first” move.