Christchurch actor on boat to Gaza
A fear of the unknown was front of mind for a Christchurch actor-turned-activist on board another humanitarian flotilla setting sail for the Gaza Strip.
HNZ proposing alcohol harm staff, campaign cuts: union
HNZ proposing alcohol harm staff, campaign cuts: union
Health New Zealand is proposing to cut staff working on alcohol harm by a third and end its alcohol research and social marketing campaigns, the public service union says.
Teachers express concern over proposed food subjects cuts
Teachers express concern over proposed food subjects cuts
Teachers are worried proposed NCEA and curriculum changes will narrow students' options and cause job cuts in the three food-related subjects.
Businesses 'crying out' for young people: PM
Businesses 'crying out' for young people: PM
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'We love these young people," the Prime Minister says, but a youth advocate believes they're being "punished for and economic crisis they didn't create."
Roofs lifted as tornado strikes near Whakatāne
Roofs lifted as tornado strikes near Whakatāne
Fire and Emergency says several homes have been damaged by a tornado in the Bay of Plenty on Sunday afternoon.
Meth-addled man steals $15k firearms collection
Meth-addled man steals $15k firearms collection
A man was in the grips of a methamphetamine addiction when he broke into a relative's home and stole their firearms collection worth nearly $15,000.
Thousands of teens to lose Jobseeker benefit
Thousands of teens to lose Jobseeker benefit
Parents earning more than $65,000 must support their 18-19-year-old children, with the government tightening eligibility for Jobseeker benefits.
Kiwis detained in Israel get consular support
Kiwis detained in Israel get consular support
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed a consular partner has been in contact with the New Zealanders detained in Israel.
Te Pāti Māori MP named as one of the world's 'most influential rising stars'
Te Pāti Māori MP named as one of the world's 'most influential rising stars'
Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke has been recognised by Time magazine as one of "the world's most influential rising stars".
Unexplained Christchurch death a 'perplexing case'
Unexplained Christchurch death a 'perplexing case'
Police say the unexplained death of a man in Christchurch is a "perplexing case", as they appeal for information from the public.
One dead, four injured in Bay of Plenty crash
One dead, four injured in Bay of Plenty crash
One person has died and four others are injured after a crash in the Bay of Plenty this morning.
NZ modern slavery victims estimated at 8000: report
NZ modern slavery victims estimated at 8000: report
An anti-trafficking expert says the idea that only 31 people are trafficked each year in New Zealand is very unlikely, given that an estimate puts modern slavery here at 8000 victims.
One seriously hurt in Christchurch assault
One seriously hurt in Christchurch assault
A person has been hospitalised after a serious assault in Christchurch yesterday evening.
Police investigating sudden death in Christchurch
Police investigating sudden death in Christchurch
Christchurch police are investigating a sudden death in the central suburb of Beckenham.
NZ international sportsman fined, disqualified for drink driving
NZ international sportsman fined, disqualified for drink driving
An international Kiwi sportsman was caught drink-driving after he strayed from his usual course of paying for a ride after a night’s drinking.
Protest urges Israeli sanctions, Palestinian statehood
Protest urges Israeli sanctions, Palestinian statehood
About 1000 people have marched from Wellington's Pukeahu War Memorial Park in the pouring rain, calling for the government to sanction Israel and recognise Palestinian statehood.
Paid parking trial on way for tourist hotspots
Paid parking trial to start soon at South Island tourist spots
The Department of Conservation expects to make $1 million from a paid car parking trial at two South Island tourist hotspots this summer.
Govt lowers free screening age for bowel cancer
Govt lowers free screening age for bowel cancer
The age for free bowel screening will drop for people in Auckland, Northland, and the South Island from Monday.
Homeless forced to leave church grounds
Homeless forced to leave church grounds
About 10 people had been living in a car park at Holy Trinity Avonside in Christchurch.
Govt plan to make weapons for export
Govt plan to make weapons for export
Defence Minister Judith Collins wants to see New Zealand develop lethal weapons for international export through the help of tech companies.