Three seriously hurt in Far North crash
At least eleven people are injured after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in the Far North.
Kea 'unimpressed' at being trapped in water tank
Kea 'unimpressed' at being trapped in water tank
A kea has been rescued after becoming trapped in a water tank in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
Mental health system blamed after brother's death
'Lost his spark': Mental health system blamed after brother's shooting death
The sister of a man who died after a shooting in Horowhenua says her brother is more than just his criminal history, and that the recent events are a failing of the mental health system.
Fundraiser for family of apartment fire victim
Fundraiser for family of Christchurch apartment fire victim
A fundraising page has been started to help pay for the funeral of a Christchurch community housing tenant who died after a fire this week.
Man died while diving for seafood at Akaroa
Man died while diving for seafood at Akaroa
Police have released the name of a 43-year-old Christchurch man who died after a water-related incident in Akaroa at the weekend.
Children's disappearance went unnoticed for years
Suitcase murders: Ministry gaffe meant children's disappearance went unnoticed for years
A failure by the Ministry of Education to report the extended absence from school of two children later found murdered meant their disappearances went unnoticed for years.
New granny flat rules in effect from today
New granny flat rules in effect from today
New government rules mean that from today people will no longer need a building or resource consent to build a granny flat in their backyard.
Child called 111 over family shooting
Child called 111 over family shooting
A 111 call made from a Horowhenua property where four people had been shot was made by a child, police believe.
Two dead in Bay of Plenty highway crash
Two dead in Bay of Plenty highway crash
Two people are dead after a two-vehicle crash on a Bay of Plenty highway early today.
Parfait recalled over safety
Parfait recalled over safety
A specific batch of L’Authentique Chicken & Duck Parfait is being recalled following a failure of food safety controls.
Lotto 2551
Lotto 2551
Results from last night's Lotto draw
Masked men accused of violent, unprovoked attack at party
Masked men accused of violent, unprovoked attack at party
A group of masked men allegedly stormed a party and assaulted young people in a violent, unprovoked attack.
Stricken trio spend six hours in water clinging to lifejacket and bucket
Stricken trio spend six hours in water clinging to lifejacket and bucket
Three men who spent six hours in the water after their boat overturned did not have time to grab hold of anything, the Coastguard says.
Tiny jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for swimmers
Tiny jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for swimmers
Dozens of Bream Bay swimmers are being stung by microscopic jellyfish as the sea temperature climbs to more than 22 degrees.
Majority of ED nurses experienced abuse over holidays: survey
Majority of ED nurses experienced abuse over holidays: survey
A survey of emergency department nurses shows a majority were subjected to abuse over the festive season.
Winston Peters tells RBNZ governor to 'stay in her lane'
Winston Peters tells RBNZ governor to 'stay in her lane'
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has urged the Reserve Bank governor to stay in her lane when it comes to United States domestic politics.
Horowhenua shooting a 'tragic family incident'
Horowhenua shooting a 'tragic family incident'
Horowhenua's mayor says a shooting overnight that left a person dead and three critically hurt was a family harm incident.
Fire victim was community housing tenant
Christchurch apartment fire victim was community housing tenant
The person who died after a fire at a Christchurch apartment on Tuesday was a community housing tenant.
Dog rescued 'just in time' from hot car which had hit 49C
Dog rescued 'just in time' from hot car which had hit 49C
A dog has been rescued from a hot car in Christchurch that had an internal temperature of more than 49C.
Driver dies in fiery crash, 'courageous' efforts save trapped passengers
Driver dies in fiery crash, 'courageous' efforts save trapped passengers
A young driver died but two passengers were saved by members of the public after a fiery crash near Rotorua.