Fees-free university scheme to be scrapped
The Finance Minister has confirmed claims by Winston Peters that the fees-free university scheme, which covers the final year of tertiary education study for students, will be scrapped in the...
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Govt announces black market tobacco 'action group'
Govt announces black market tobacco 'action group'
Customs, police and the health sector are combining forces to crack down on illicit tobacco, with a new "action group" the government announced Friday.
Report shows 'catastrophic' toll of increasing violence in healthcare
Report shows 'catastrophic' toll of increasing violence in healthcare
A nurse who was stabbed, burned and held captive by a patient in respite care says the effect on their life was "catastrophic".
TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns
TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns
TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman has resigned, posting on social media Friday that was her last day at TVNZ.
Deputy principal made 'vulgar', 'mean-spirited' comments about students
Deputy principal made 'vulgar', 'mean-spirited' comments about students
A deputy principal used dark humour as an outlet but took it too far when saying "if it’s old enough to bleed, it’s old enough to breed" about a female Year 10 student.
Meta expanding protections for Kiwi teens
Meta expanding protections for Kiwi teens
Social media giant Meta is expanding its protections for New Zealand teenagers, giving parents extra controls over what their children see online.
Sunstrike thought factor in spate of serious crashes
Sunstrike thought factor in spate of serious crashes
A Canterbury fire chief says a spate of serious crashes is a stark reminder of how dangerous sunstrike can be to motorists.
Man pleads not guilty to murdering woman, two children
Man pleads not guilty to murdering woman, two children
A man has pleaded not guilty to murdering a mother and her two children following an incident at a property in Hastings.
Hackers target students' details at NZ university
Hackers target students' details at NZ university
An online learning system used by the University of Auckland and the Auckland University of Auckland (AUT), has been hit by a global data hacking incident.
Council destroys homeless woman's dog despite offers to pay fees
Council destroys homeless woman's dog despite offers to pay fees
A homeless woman’s dog impounded during a police and council operation has been put down despite public offers to pay for his registration.
'Much more than a postal service'
'Much more than a postal service': Residents fight to save community hub
A Christchurch book and post shop with a difference is set to close, devastating staff and customers who say it is a vital part of their community.
One critically injured after Canterbury power pole crash
One critically injured after Canterbury power pole crash
A person is critically injured and a road has been closed after a vehicle hit a power pole in rural Canterbury this morning.
Government aims to slash costs, red tape of solar
Government aims to slash costs, red tape of solar
New Zealand could soon become the simplest place in the developed world to install solar panels, Regulation Minister David Seymour announced yesterday at an all-electric cherry orchard in Central...
Solar installation a 'red tape nightmare'
Solar installation a 'red tape nightmare'
The Regulation Minister is taking aim at what he says is excessive red tape around rooftop solar that makes it too hard for home-owners and businesses to set up panels.
Woman high on meth left baby on road after realising it was in stolen car
Woman high on meth left baby on road after realising it was in stolen car
A woman high on methamphetamine stole a car before discovering it had a baby strapped in the back seat, so she pulled over, left the infant on the side of the road and drove off.
Kiwi scientist bringing back almost-extinct snail
Kiwi scientist bringing back almost-extinct snail
A New Zealand scientist is hoping to bring an Australian snail back from the brink of extinction.
Rents down for most of NZ, 'hard pill to swallow' for Lakes region
Rents down for most of NZ, 'hard pill to swallow' for Lakes region
Rents have fallen in most parts of New Zealand, according to the latest data.
Relief teacher struck off after kissing 3yr-old on lips
Relief teacher struck off after kissing 3yr-old on lips
An early childhood relief teacher who kissed a 3-year-old on the lips can now be named.
'Insufficient evidence' for criminal case as police recruit showed another porn
'Insufficient evidence' for criminal case as police recruit showed another porn
A police recruit asked unsolicited sexual questions of another recruit and showed them pornographic material on his phone while masturbating, the police watchdog has revealed.
Woman jailed for racist bus attack on teen
Woman jailed for racist bus attack on teen
The woman responsible for a brutal and racist bus attack in 2024 set fire to a building a year later and has lasting burns to her face and body.