Landlords woo tenants with freebies as rentals stay vacant
A glut of vacant rentals in the capital city has shifted the dynamic between landlords and renters, with some tenants knocking close to $100 off their weekly rent.
'Very terrified girl': Caregivers face numerous charges
'Very terrified girl': Caregivers face numerous charges
Warning: distressing content. A Whangārei husband and wife face numerous allegations of violence and cruelty towards children placed in their care since 2012.
Teaching Council investigated after complaint
Teaching Council investigated after complaint
Registration body the Teaching Council is being investigated over its management of procurement and conflicts of interest.
Peters lobs 'truth bomb' on climate change at UN
Peters lobs 'truth bomb' on climate change at UN
New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister says the world needs to face the "elephant in the room" on global emissions, during a climate change meeting in New York.
New Zealanders detained in US immigration crackdown
New Zealanders detained in US immigration crackdown
There are at least 15 New Zealanders currently in detention in the United States, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFAT) says.
Police detected Phillips but feared 'he was prepared to put children in harm's way'
Police detected Phillips but feared 'he was prepared to put children in harm's way'
Police have revealed further details about the search for Tom Phillips and his children saying the fugitive was "detected in transit" but it was not safe to intervene.
Police go global to help identify dead Christchurch man
Police go global to help identify dead Christchurch man
Police are working with overseas authorities to try to identify a man who was found dead in Christchurch's Heathcote Valley almost a week ago.
Girl fled after alleged abuse from Oranga Tamariki caregivers
Girl fled after alleged abuse from Oranga Tamariki caregivers
On a chilly evening, a distressed young girl turned up unannounced at a friend’s home – cold, hungry and nursing a sore arm.
MFAT assisting Kiwi in detention in US
MFAT assisting Kiwi in detention in US
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it is helping a New Zealander in detention in the US, but says they are not being held at an immigration facility.
Aspiring Super Rugby player turned to life of crime after injury
Aspiring Super Rugby player turned to life of crime after injury
A former Counties-Manukau rugby player went to Australia in 2010 with dreams of a professional career.
Speeding driver narrowly misses pedestrian
Speeding driver narrowly misses pedestrian
Footage released by police moments before a serious crash in downtown Auckland show a member of the public narrowly avoiding being hit by a speeding car.
75,000 more health procedures promised
75,000 more health procedures promised
Health NZ will deliver an extra 75,000 diagnostic procedures this year - including scans, heart tests and colonoscopies - using a mix of providers under a $65m
programme, the Minister says.
'Brassed off': Peters misses Trump dinner
'Brassed off': Peters misses Trump dinner
The Foreign Affairs Minister couldn't get to the US president's reception for a second time because New York streets were blocked.
Cars banned from scenic beach
Cars banned from scenic beach
The initial proposal caused a backlash, particularly among surfers who had been riding the prized surf break for decades.
Safety group says warnings ignored before teen's death in fire
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'
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
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
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
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
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.