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Store manager attacked while restocking shelves

Woolworths NZ says the unprovoked attack on a staff member at one of its Nelson stores was ...

'Completely unacceptable': Supermarket manager attacked while restocking shelves

A supermarket duty manager was left with facial injuries after a man punched him in the head, then kicked him as he lay on the ground, in a brutal surprise attack.

Academics at odds over Clark, Key’s Beijing visit

Former prime minister John Key. PHOTO: THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD

Academics at odds over Clark, Key’s Beijing visit

New Zealand politics academics are at loggerheads over whether former prime ministers Helen Clark and Sir John Key should be rubbing shoulders with "authoritarian axis" rulers in China.

Loafers Lodge murder-accused previously convicted of attempted arson

Loafers Lodge murder-accused previously convicted of attempted arson

The man accused of lighting the fatal Loafers Lodge fire told a forensic psychiatrist voices in his head told him to burn the place down, a court has heard.

Mum confronts attacker who killed her baby on New Year's Day

A woman has confronted the man who killed her baby and stabbed her and a toddler in a New Year's Day attack in Hamilton.

Pupils take action to slow speeding drivers

Student council representatives (from left) Leighton Scott, Greta Lewis, and Ruby McLoud, with...

Pupils take action to slow speeding drivers

Pupils at a Christchurch school have petitioned the local community for action to slow traffic that is "too fast and too dangerous".

'Wrong message': Clark, Key at China's military parade

A Canterbury University professor has criticised Helen Clark and John Key's appearance at a military parade in China attended by the likes of Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un.

'Unprecedented demand': St John hit with record callouts

'Unprecedented demand': St John hit with record callouts

Hato Hone St John has had the busiest winter on record with a rise in respiratory illness creating "unprecedented demand" for ambulances.

Parents' plea after son's drink-driving death

Sarah and Ben Sims want harsher fines for outlets that serve minors. Photo: Nick Monro

Parents' plea after son's drink-driving death

The night 16-year-old Silas Sims died he and his friends were sold alcohol multiple times despite being under-age and drunk.

Homeless workers resorting to living in cars

Dylan Holdaway has been living in his car on the Petone foreshore for five months. Photo:...

Homeless workers resorting to living in cars

"Sadly nowadays if you have got a car, it is more shelter than some have got."

Major changes for disability support system

Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston. Photo: RNZ

Major changes for disability support system

Assessment processes and allocations for services helping the disabled are set to be standardised throughout NZ, the govt has announced.

Split Enz to reform for Christchurch festival

Split Enz to reform for Christchurch festival

The iconic New Zealand band will perform together for the first time in almost 20 years for the Hagley Park party.

Thousands of dogs put down in Auckland as roaming numbers rise

Auckland Council data shows 6079 dogs were euthanised in the year to July. Photo: Auckland Council

Thousands of dogs put down in Auckland as roaming numbers rise

Thousands of dogs have been put down in Auckland in a year as the region grapples with the problem of roaming animals and an increase in attacks on people.

Call for govt to redistribute gas supply

The Methanex plant in Taranaki's Waitara Valley. Photo: Google maps

Call for govt to redistribute gas supply

The building industry wants the government to take gas supply from NZ's biggest user and redistribute it to local manufacturers.

Aurora viewings possible in southern skies

An aurora visible over Hoopers Inlet on Otago Peninsula earlier this year. Photo: Brendon Williamson

Aurora viewings possible in southern skies

An Aurora Australis display may once again grace NZ's night sky, and the best viewing is likely to be from southern locations.

16 people now charged over death of Rotorua man

16 people now charged over death of Rotorua man

Four more people have been charged in relation to the death of a Rotorua man, after 12 people were charged with his murder last week.

Baby wipes recalled over risk of mould

Bunjie Peek-A-Boo Probiotic Baby Eye Wipes: 30 Pack and 60 Pack are being recalled. Photo:...

Baby wipes recalled over risk of mould

A brand of baby wipes is being recalled due to possible mould growth which if used could lead to irritation, infection or allergic reaction.

Waiting for life-saving heart transplant

Shade Beardsell and his mother Jess Campbell. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Waiting for life-saving heart transplant

The mother of an 18-year-old waiting for a life-saving heart transplant says she's scared of losing her son to the same condition that killed her two brothers.

ACT wants out of Paris Agreement, National says no

David Seymour (left) wants out of the Paris climate accord, but Christopher Luxon (right),...

ACT wants out of Paris Agreement, National says no

The ACT Party is calling for New Zealand to pull out of the "broken" Paris climate accord as long as it insists on emissions targets that are "disconnected from science".

Police, OT failed West Coast baby killed by meth-using dad - Coroner

Police, OT failed West Coast baby killed by meth-using dad - Coroner

Government agencies failed in their duty to protect a 10-month-old baby who was murdered by his father while high on methamphetamine.

Former Highlander Shane Christie farewelled

Shane Christie in 2021. PHOTO: ODT FILES

'Rest easy, our great mate': Former Highlander Shane Christie farewelled

Former Highlander Shane Christie has been remembered as a courageous leader and a staunch advocate for rugby player welfare at his funeral service in Nelson today.

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