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Stolen identities used to raid benefit payments

'Horrible people': Stolen identities used to raid benefit payments

A scam has been uncovered in Christchurch in which fraudsters allegedly steal beneficiaries’ identities to swindle payments from the Ministry of Social Development.

AI scribe concerns highlighted after 'jailbreak' exercise

AI scribe concerns highlighted after 'jailbreak' exercise

There have been some concerns about the responses from the AI scribe rolled out in EDs around the country during testing.

Mayor dismisses reports of low fuel as Twizel hosts Maadi Cup

Twizel from the air, with Lake Ruataniwha in the middle distance.

Mayor dismisses reports of low fuel as Twizel hosts Maadi Cup

Mackenzie mayor Scott Aronsen has dismissed reports Twizel is running low on fuel as the town hosts the pinnacle of the secondary school rowing calendar.

No fuel alert level change tomorrow: Willis

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

No fuel alert level change tomorrow: Willis

The country will not be moving up an alert level when ministers announce more details of the national fuel plan at Parliament on Friday.

Cleaners 'face sack' days before new Christchurch stadium opens

Cleaners are facing job losses after the organisation put forward a proposal that includes outsourcing its cleaning operation days before the opening of Christchurch's new stadium, a union says.

Over half of families in material hardship won't get fuel support package

Social Development Minister Louise Upston has announced that people coming on to Jobseeker...

Over half of families in material hardship won't get fuel support package

The Green Party is crying foul after the government admitted more than half of families in material hardship will not benefit from its fuel support package.

Teacher injured, student arrested after lockdown at Waikato school

Teacher injured, student arrested after lockdown at Waikato school

A teacher has been injured and a student is in custody after an incident at a Waikato school.

One critically hurt in kindergarten carpark fight

One critically hurt in kindergarten carpark fight

A person was critically injured during an assault in a kindergarten carpark in Lincoln, near Christchurch, overnight.

Some people may have to pay back fuel support

Some people may have to pay back fuel support

There are concerns that offering fuel support via the Working for Families system may mean some people end up having to pay it back.

Christchurch cancer drug campaigner dies aged 45

A Christchurch mum who tirelessly advocated for lifesaving cancer drugs to be publicly funded has died aged 45.

Far North cut off by flooding, more rain on way

Kaitāia and the top of the Far North are now cut off from the rest of the country by flooding, and more rain is on the way.

Two found dead in car in rural Wellington stream

Police at the scene this morning. Photo: RNZ

Two found dead in car in rural Wellington stream

Two bodies have been found inside a car that was discovered upside down in a stream in rural Wellington this morning.

Lawyer fined for berating client in 'moralising lecture'

Criminal lawyer Richard Keam has been censured for calling a client "offensive names" during a...

Lawyer fined for berating client in 'moralising lecture'

An experienced criminal lawyer who called his client offensive names said he was concerned the young man was “going down a path which would inevitably lead to prison”.

Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year

The Green Party has announced its housing policy for the election. Photo: RNZ

Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year

The Greens have launched their housing policy for the election, promising legislation to limit rent rises at 2 percent a year.

Willis to reveal triggers for fuel restrictions

Finance Minister Nicola Willis will set out on Friday the triggers which could prompt the introduction of fuel restrictions, rationing or guidance.

Father of meningitis victim renews vaccine plea

Gerard Rushton and his wife Claire hold a picture of their daughter, Courtenay, who died of...

Father of meningitis victim renews vaccine plea

A grieving dad renews his call for free meningitis vaccines as cases hit students in Dunedin, and a deadly UK outbreak grows.

$10k for dinner with Luxon

Anyone with a spare $10,000 can buy a chance to eat dinner with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the Christchurch Town Hall next month.

Call for 'Buy Kiwi Made' campaign amid factory closures

Industry leaders are calling for a new Buy Kiwi Made campaign as alarm bells sound over newly announced job losses at McCain Foods and Wattie's plan to close factories in Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland.

Why Christchurch is NZ's most prosperous city

Christchurch residents say the city is heading in the right direction after a regional economic report found Canterbury is outperforming the rest of the NZ in nearly every measure.

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