Controversial tobacco tax cut extended
Controversial tobacco tax cut extended
The tax break for Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) made by Phillip Morris has been extended for an extra two years.
Record-breaking haul of LSD seized
Record-breaking haul of LSD seized
A record-breaking quantity of LSD with a street value of more than $1 million has been seized in Auckland.
New medical school boasts better cost-benefit ratio
New medical school boasts better cost-benefit ratio
A new medical school at the University of Waikato has been found to have a better cost-benefit ratio than other options, although only slightly.
NZ 'back on course', govt says
NZ 'back on course', govt says
The government has launched a defence of its record on tackling the cost of living, saying the country is "back on course".
Luxon booed by netball fans at final
Luxon booed by netball fans at final
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon appears to have been booed by spectators at the ANZ Premiership netball finals over the weekend.
Warning as more heavy rain bears down on Tasman
Warning as more heavy rain bears down on Tasman
The Tasman District mayor is warning those in flood-hit areas to prepare for the worst again, as more heavy rain and wind are forecast for the top of the South Island.
Teen's death exposed gaps in South Island healthcare: HDC decision
Teen's death exposed gaps in South Island healthcare: HDC decision
A teenager’s death from complications after surgery revealed troubling gaps in complex care across the South Island at the time, the Health and Disability Commissioner says.
Woman killed in Ashburton crash named
Woman killed in Ashburton crash named
Police have released the name of the woman who died following a highway crash near Ashburton on Thursday last week.
Man suddenly felt sick before Banks Peninsula fatal cliff fall
Man suddenly felt sick before Banks Peninsula fatal cliff fall
A man who died after falling from a cliff in Banks Peninsula felt suddenly sick before he fell.
School bus crashes after hitting black ice
School bus crashes after hitting black ice
A school bus driver and a child are in Hawke's Bay hospital after the vehicle hit black ice and skidded into a line of trees this morning near Maraekakaho.
Woman in hospital after alleged stabbing
Woman in hospital after alleged stabbing
A woman has been hospitalised after an alleged stabbing in the Auckland suburb of Māngere Bridge.
Man jailed for years of sexual abuse, exploitation
Vulnerable teen exploited, sexually abused
A teenager with a head injury who suffered years of sexual abuse says he’s angry and hopes the man responsible will be jailed for “a long time”.
Debt and deceit: Couple flee country amid unpaid bills
Debt and deceit: Couple flee country amid unpaid bills
An acquaintance of a couple who ran the French bakery Le Posh said they appear to have fled the country suddenly, leaving a household of personal items.
Luxon defends voting changes
Luxon defends voting changes
The Prime Minister says the public still have plenty of time to get enrolled to vote despite scrapping same-day enrolment for elections.
Billboard camera footage used by NZTA
Billboard camera footage used by NZTA
Footage from cameras in billboards at city intersections have been secretly used by the NZ Transport Agency for the first time to spot cars and trucks.
Schools in literacy crisis, advocacy group warns
Schools in literacy crisis, advocacy group warns
Schools have told advocacy group Lifting Literacy Aotearoa they are struggling with record numbers of students with poor literacy.
Baby dies after pharmacy gives wrong dosage
Baby dies after pharmacy gives wrong dosage
A two-month-old baby died following an overdose after she was allegedly given medication at an adult dosage by a pharmacy.
Strip club forced to remove posts about women suing firm
Strip club forced to remove posts about women suing firm
The owners of the Calendar Girls strip clubs have been forced to take down posts identifying dancers suing the firm.
Winter driving: 'Is three minutes worth your safety?'
Winter driving: 'Is three minutes worth your safety?'
The Rental Vehicle Association has urged motorists to be cautious on the roads, as cold winter days are making conditions challenging.
Battered Tasman in for more rain as warnings, watches issued
Battered Tasman in for more rain as warnings, watches issued
In a gloomy start to the week several severe weather warnings have been issued, with high winds and heavy rain expected from late Monday into early Wednesday.