Police get independent advice on Baby Ru killing
'Very complex case': Police get independent advice on Baby Ru killing
Police say they're assessing independent legal advice in relation to the unsolved killing of Lower Hutt toddler Baby Ru.
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Govt doubles funding for wilding pine control
Govt doubles funding for wilding pine control
Funding for wilding pine control efforts, including around Queenstown and the Whakatipu Basin, will more than double under a Budget 2026 boost.
Govt announces $1.5b investment in maritime security
Govt announces $1.5b investment in maritime security
The government has announced a $1.58 billion investment in maritime security, ahead of the Budget.
Giant sunfish found on Canterbury beach
Giant sunfish found on Canterbury beach
Finding a 2.5m sunfish washed up on the shore at Lake Ellesmere was an "unbelievable experience" for two Canterbury fishermen.
More 'irregular' police breath tests than first thought, data shows
More 'irregular' police breath tests than first thought, data shows
An independent analysis of police breath testing data found more than 42,000 "irregular" breath tests — 12,000 more than initially believed.
Barriers high to hiring overseas teachers, principal says
Barriers high to hiring overseas teachers, principal says
The principal of a West Coast secondary school says there are too many barriers to hiring teachers who were trained or born overseas.
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter as charge downgraded from murder
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter as charge downgraded from murder
An Auckland man strangled his partner in her home before going outside for a cigarette.
Underwater tech to combat smugglers
Underwater tech to combat smugglers
Customs have announced three new remotely-controlled underwater vehicles to combat smugglers coming in by sea.
Fire at central Auckland hotel
Fire at central Auckland hotel
A fire has broken out inside a hotel in central Auckland this afternoon.
'Super parents' of the bird world
'Super parents' become super breeders
A pair of critically endangered Christchurch parakeets have earned their title of "super parents" of the bird world after bringing 55 chicks into the world to contribute to the survival of their species.
'Disappointment and sadness' as Wihongi hearing delayed
'Disappointment and sadness' as Wihongi hearing delayed
The lawyer acting for Everlee Wihongi says she is disappointed and sad after a hearing to allow her to argue for her release has been postponed to next week.
$35m boost for ambulance services
$35m boost for ambulance services
The government has announced a funding boost for two new Auckland ambulance hubs, more staff, upgraded technology, and stronger frontline support.
Senior gang member arrested in drug bust
Six arrested in Christchurch drug bust
A senior member of Christchurch’s King Cobra gang was among six people arrested in a police drug operation over the past three days.
GP supports proposal to fund flu vaccines for children under six
GP supports proposal to fund flu vaccines for children under six
A North Auckland GP says Pharmac's proposal to fund free flu vaccines for children under six will help keep them out of hospital.
Support services blindsided by govt shake up
Support services blindsided by govt shake up
Social housing and support services are bewildered and blindsided by changes they say will make life worse for thousands of the country's poorest tenants.
Cook Strait missing yachtie rescued
Cook Strait missing yachtie rescued
Both people on a yacht in the Cook Strait have now been rescued, the Wellington Harbour Master says.
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NZ EV sales hampered by policy merry-go-round: report
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NZ EV sales hampered by policy merry-go-round: report
Electric vehicles are continuing to sell well, but a just-released report on the sector says the country needs a long-term cross-party strategy to deliver energy independence.
Move-on orders bill sparks heated debate
Move-on orders bill sparks heated debate
The move-on orders legislation has passed its first reading, following a heated debate at Parliament.
Wider inquiry into state of fire trucks needed, MPs told
Wider inquiry into state of fire trucks needed, MPs told
An inquiry into the state of Fire and Emergency's fire trucks has heard its troubles go deeper than thought and require a wider investigation.
Breast Cancer Foundation calls for treatment to bypass GP
Breast Cancer Foundation calls for treatment to bypass GP
The Breast Cancer Foundation is calling for women with symptoms to be referred directly for diagnostic imaging, bypassing the GP.