Family mourns Bay of Plenty hot pools stabbing victim
A cousin of a woman fatally stabbed in the Bay of Plenty on Thursday says she was a loving mother, daughter, niece, cousin, aunty and friend.
How do police officers respond when threatened?
Christchurch police shooting: How do officers respond when threatened?
A former top police negotiator says the officer who shot and killed a woman brandishing a hunting knife in Christchurch would have had a split second to react in a "frightening" scenario.
Guilty plea over fatal punch outside clubrooms
Guilty plea over fatal punch outside clubrooms
A man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter over an unprovoked attack in Taranaki.
Bus goes up in flames at depot
Bus goes up in flames at depot
Auckland Transport (AT) said it is investigating the cause of a bus catching fire outside its depot in Birkenhead this morning.
Lucky to be alive after 'coward punch'
Lucky to be alive after 'coward punch'
"It could've gone either way," says Ben Leng, who was left in a coma after being blindsided by a bouncer.
Shot man remains critical after surgery
Shot man remains critical after surgery
A man wounded in a police shooting at a Christchurch house remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital.
Soaring dairy prices push up food costs
Soaring dairy prices push up food costs
Food prices have increased 5% in the past year driven by eye-watering hikes in the cost of butter and cheese.
Director James Cameron now a Kiwi: report
Director James Cameron now a Kiwi: report
Oscar-winning film director James Cameron is reportedly now a New Zealand citizen, following a ceremony in Wellington.
High school brings back uniforms for seniors
High school brings back uniforms for seniors after decades without
A Christchurch secondary school is bringing back uniforms for senior students after decades of them wearing their own clothes
One reportedly dead after stabbing in Bay of Plenty
One reportedly dead after stabbing in Bay of Plenty
A person is reportedly dead after a stabbing in the Bay of Plenty village of Awakeri today.
Espionage trial of NZ soldier shrouded in secrecy
Espionage trial of NZ soldier shrouded in secrecy
A soldier with links to far-right groups and who is accused of spying will face a court martial hearing next week - a first-of-its-kind prosecution shrouded in secrecy for now.
Guilty of possessing mosque attack videos
Govt employee guilty of possessing mosque attack videos
A government employee has been found guilty of possessing footage of the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks.
Health Minister slams striking health workers
'Playing politics': Health Minister slams striking health workers
Health Minister Simeon Brown has criticised the nurses' union, saying health workers are playing politics with patients' lives.
Man who died kayaking was father of three
Man who died kayaking was father of three
Police have revealed the man who died while kayaking in Northland on Monday was a 29-year-old with a partner and three young children.
RNZ rejigging radio to arrest audience decline
RNZ rejigging radio to arrest audience decline
An independent review has revealed major internal issues at RNZ National and prompted the broadcaster to "take a different approach".
Polkinghorne may give evidence at inquest
Eye surgeon may give evidence at inquest into wife's death
The Auckland eye surgeon found not guilty of killing his wife after a lengthy murder trial last year may give evidence at her coronial inquest next year.
Israeli minister rejects Luxon's 'lost the plot' claim
Israeli minister rejects Luxon's 'lost the plot' claim
An Israeli minister has hit back at New Zealand PM's comments that Benjamin Netanyahu has "lost the plot," accusing him of being unable to comprehend the challenges of facing Hamas.
Father of NZ woman detained in US optimistic she'll be freed this week
Father of NZ woman detained in US optimistic she'll be freed this week
The father of a New Zealander detained in the United States believes there is a 90 percent chance she will be released before the end of the week.
Nurses' strike to have 'major impact'
Nurses' strike to have 'major impact'
Nurses union members want better nurse-to-patient ratios and a return to hiring every graduate, as they prepare to strike in early September.
Community 'devastated' after police shooting
Community 'devastated' after police shooting
The death of a woman and her partner's wounding by police have left those that knew them heartbroken, a pastor says.