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Safety group says warnings ignored before teen's death in fire

A safety advocacy group says it repeatedly warned governments about the fire risk from foam-filled furniture years before a Canterbury teenager died in a blaze at her Burnham home.

Cannabis grow houses 'hidden in plain sight'

Over a month, police have shut down 120 cannabis grow houses in Auckland. Photo:&nbsp...

Cannabis grow houses 'hidden in plain sight'

Thirty people have been arrested, thousands of dollars seized and more than 10,000 cannabis plants destroyed in sweeping police stings.

Reserve Bank governor appointment 'risky call': economist

Dr Anna Breman with Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Reserve Bank governor appointment 'risky call': economist

Picking a new governor from the other side of the world is "quite a risky call", a former Reserve Bank economist says.

Cash-strapped bus driver offered more hours in return for sex

A female bus driver was offered more hours of work in return for sex. The Human Rights Review...

Cash-strapped bus driver offered more hours in return for sex

A solo mum struggling to make ends meet on the bus run she worked was offered more hours by the company branch manager in return for sex.

Vehicles banned from scenic Cape Palliser beach

The lighthouse at Cape Palliser. Photo: RNZ

Vehicles banned from scenic Cape Palliser beach

The initial proposal caused a backlash, particularly among surfers who had been riding the prized surf break for decades.

Woman avoids jail after message led to former partner shot dead

Jade Arohanui Oldridge, 29, at her sentencing in the High Court at Wellington in relation to the...

Woman avoids jail after message led to former partner shot dead

The lawyer for a woman whose Mongrel Mob partner was shot dead after she asked her uncle to "smash" him says she was under threat and had no way of knowing how events would unfold.

Lotto 2519

Lotto 2519

Results from last night's Lotto draw.

'It's just dire': Striking psychiatrist will still work a 56-hour week

Psychiatrist Jeremy McMinn says when he returns to work tomorrow, he will be working 48 hours...

'It's just dire': Striking psychiatrist will still work a 56-hour week

Wellington psychiatrist Jeremy McMinn had a rare "two days off" this week, thanks to the 48-hour strike by the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists - but will still be clocking up 56 hours.

Schools still grappling with students vaping

Schools still grappling with students vaping

Three months since disposable vapes were banned from shelves some schools are still grappling with students vaping.

Luxury yacht sinks for second time

The Maritimo luxury yacht sinking near Slipper Island, Coromandel. Photo: Waikato Regional...

Luxury yacht sinks for second time

A luxury yacht which was salvaged near Tauranga only four months ago has now sunk for a second time while being towed to Whangārei.

Doc to trial paid parking at major attraction

The White Horse Hill car park in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park provides access to several...

Doc to trial paid parking at major attraction

Visitors will have to pay $5 per hour to park at Aoraki-Mount Cook as part of a seven-month trial.

$35m revamp for Otago patrol vessel

The Defence Force says getting the offshore patrol vessel Otago going again will take until the...

$35m revamp for Otago patrol vessel

The HMNZS Otago has been parked up at Devonport Naval base since 2022 when the Navy ran too short of personnel to use it.

Ardern discusses terror attack on US talk show

Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart to discuss what it was like to lead New Zealand through the Christchurch terror attack.

One serious after Christchurch crash

Two people were taken to hospital, one in a serious condition, after a crash in Christchurch last night.

Threatening behaviour at 'slum-like' beach camp

Kairaki Beach in 2022. Photo: RNZ / Cosmo Kentish-Barnes

Threatening behaviour at 'slum-like' beach camp

A Christchurch resident says he had ''a culture shock'' during a recent visit to a Canterbury beach, where he witnessed what he described as ''a ramshackle slum-like camp''.

Education minister a no-show at teachers' conference

The PPTA conference opened in Christchurch as industrial action and massive upheavals take place...

Education minister a no-show at teachers' conference

When the Post-Primary Teachers' Association marked the roll at its annual conference in Christchurch on Tuesday, there was a notable absentee - Minister of Education Erica Stanford.

Peters' office clarifies 'undiplomatic' comment

Foreign Minister Winston Peters listens to Donald Trump's hour-long speech at the UN General...

Peters' office clarifies 'undiplomatic' comment

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says he's heard the US position Palestine, but it would be "wise" if he kept his opinion on it to himself.

New home for grieving family after Cyclone Gabrielle

Jack and Ella Collins, with daughter Imogen, return to their Eskdale home. Photo: Nick Monro/RNZ

New home for grieving family after Cyclone Gabrielle

More than two years after Cyclone Gabrielle, and a flood that destroyed their Eskdale house and drowned two-year-old Ivy, the Collins family is moving home.

Man jailed for role in 50kg meth scheme

Methamphetamine is the drug of choice for many in New Zealand, according to wastewater testing....

Man jailed for role in 50kg meth scheme

A man facing financial difficulties expected a $100,000 payday when he agreed to help import nearly 50kg of methamphetamine.

Cancer patients dying waiting for treatment: specialist

Professor Peter Browett is a consultant haematologist at Auckland City Hospital and Director of...

Cancer patients dying waiting for treatment: specialist

Blood cancer patients waiting for stem cell transplants are being given extra rounds of chemotherapy and some are dying when that no longer works, a specialist says.

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