Highway reopens after critical-injury crash near Blenheim
Highway reopens after critical-injury crash near Blenheim
State Highway 1 has reopened near Blenheim after a closure of several hours following a serious crash this afternoon.
Veteran broadcaster Paul Henry to stand for ACT Party
Veteran broadcaster Paul Henry to stand for ACT Party
Veteran broadcaster Paul Henry will run as an ACT Party candidate this election, leader David Seymour announced in Auckland this morning.
No powers to suspend licences of drivers who need to resit tests: NZTA
No powers to suspend licences of drivers who need to resit tests: NZTA
NZTA has confirmed it has no powers to suspend the licences of up to 650 drivers who must resit their tests following an investigation into driver testing officers.
Former parking boss ‘lied to court’ in $25m dispute, lawyer says
Former parking boss ‘lied to court’ in $25m dispute, lawyer says
The former South Island boss of New Zealand’s largest carpark management company has been described as “untrustworthy, devious and devoid of a moral compass".
Warmer days ahead after winter chill, thunderstorms possible
Warmer days ahead after winter chill, thunderstorms possible
After a chilly weekend, most of the country can defrost this week as temperatures start to rise.
Date set for Kaikōura highway reopening
Date set for Kaikōura highway reopening after state of emergency lifted
State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday after being closed last week because of the effects of severe flooding.
No plans for independent testing of charter school students
No plans for independent testing of charter school students
The Charter School Agency says there will be no independent testing of charter school students even though officials identified that as a potential gap last time the charter model ran.
Govt gives mental health telehealth services $10m boost
Govt gives mental health telehealth services $10m boost
A $10 million dollar boost to mental health and addiction telehealth services will allow for tens of thousands more support calls and the development of AI tools to triage callers, the Minister of...
NZ 'should be be fazed' by China's objections to defence alliance
NZ 'should be be fazed' by China's objections to defence alliance
The Foreign Minister says China might call it an act of provocation to join the Ocean of Peace Alliance, but New Zealand should not be fazed.
Police refused to intervene with violent patient, mental health staff say
Police refused to intervene with violent patient, mental health staff say
Staff at a mental health facility in Wellington say police officers stood by while a violent patient tried to break down a door and threatened to hurt them.
Hipkins welcomes India deal but warns of 'consequences'
Hipkins welcomes India deal but warns of 'consequences'
Labour's Chris Hipkins welcomes the Strategic Partnership agreed to with India, but says there will be consequences if NZ does not fulfil its side of the deal.
'Scumbags': Fuel stolen from Volunteer Coastguard
'Scumbags': Fuel stolen from Volunteer Coastguard
Police are investigating after 1200 litres of fuel was stolen from a Bay of Plenty Volunteer Coastguard unit.
Tenants win $2500 after unwanted visits from property owner's mum
Tenants win $2500 after unwanted visits from property owner's mum
The tenants claimed exemplary damages for breaches of quiet enjoyment after the property owner's mother kept visiting the Christchurch property.
19-year-old wins Song Quest
19-year-old wins Song Quest
Samuel Mataele, 19-year-old countertenor from Auckland, is the 2026 Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest winner.
Work continues to repair Kaikōura highway
Work continues to repair Kaikōura highway
Work is continuing to remove rock and vegetation to allow the safe reopening of a badly damaged highway near Kaikōura in the South Island.
Arrest after early-morning brawl at bar
Arrest after early-morning brawl at bar
One person is facing charges after an early-morning brawl at a central Auckland bar that saw seven initially arrested.
Kaikōura landslip warning, progress made on SH1
Kaikōura landslip warning, progress made on SH1
The Kaikōura District Council is warning there is a continuing risk of landslips in the flood-hit area.
Police looking at footage after claim man punched
Police looking at footage after claim man punched
Police are investigating after a man was allegedly punched in the head during an arrest in Hamilton.
Expert not impressed with govt's school reforms
Expert not impressed with govt's school reforms
A professor who advised the Education Ministry on education research and evidence for 10 years has panned the govt's school reforms as simplistic.
Shellfish biotoxin alert for Marlborough Sounds
Shellfish biotoxin alert for Marlborough Sounds
People are being warned not to collect or consume shellfish from parts of Marlborough Sounds as they may contain toxins.
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