Two killed in crash near Rotorua
Two killed in crash near Rotorua
Two people have died, and another is seriously injured after a two-car collision near Rotorua this morning.
Arrest after child on bike struck in Tokoroa hit-and-run
Arrest after child on bike struck in Tokoroa hit-and-run
A 43-year-old man has been arrested after a young child on a bike in Tokoroa was hit by a car which then sped off.
Senior first responder accused of possessing child exploitation material
Senior first responder accused of possessing child exploitation material
A senior first responder accused of possessing child exploitation material will stand trial later this year.
Luxon cancels TVNZ slot, party lodges complaint
Luxon cancels TVNZ slot, party lodges complaint
The Prime Minister has cancelled his regular interviews with TVNZ's Breakfast programme while his party has lodged a complaint about the conduct of its press gallery team.
Teen charged with murder over Wainuiomata stabbing death
Teen charged with murder over Wainuiomata stabbing death
A 17-year-old has been charged with murder over fatal stabbing of a man in Wainuiomata earlier this month.
Killer mum fights prison phone cap
Killer mum fights prison phone cap
A woman who was jailed for life after stabbing her friend at a pamper party is challenging Corrections’ phone policy, saying it’s unfair she can no longer talk to her family for up to three hours a day.
Fuel price relief for war veterans
Fuel price relief for war veterans
The government has boosted mileage reimbursement rates for war veterans travelling to medical appointments by 50%, as the cost of fuel continues to bite.
Housing planned for known flood zone 'beyond belief'
Housing planned for known flood zone 'beyond belief'
Plans for a new social housing complex are sparking concerns in Kawakawa, with some residents saying it's wrong to put vulnerable people in a known flood zone next door to a pub and pokies.
Evacuations as landslip blocks coastal highway
Evacuations as landslip blocks coastal highway
The Hibiscus Coast at Waiwera, north of Auckland, has been closed following a large slip after heavy rain drenched the region.
'It means a lot': Te Kaha opening after 15-year wait
'It means a lot': Te Kaha opening after 15-year wait
The citadel that now rises above central Christchurch is more than just a stadium.
Auckland mayor called RNZ worker a 'Muslim terrorist'
Auckland mayor called RNZ worker a 'Muslim terrorist'
Wayne Brown has apologised, saying his comments about a person of Indian descent were a "fumbled attempt at humour."
South Island meat processor fire puts one in hospital
South Island meat processor fire puts one in hospital
A person has been taken to hospital after an early morning fire at a South Island meat processor, where an oil burner kept igniting.
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Power lines need to be safe from trees: minister
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Power lines need to be safe from trees: minister
New Energy Minister Simeon Brown wants to get on top of the issue of falling trees landing on powerlines.
Health NZ tables offer to nurses union
Health NZ tables offer to nurses union
Health New Zealand has sent nurses, midwives, and health care assistants their first offer since June last year.
David Seymour floats giving teens $500 to invest
David Seymour floats giving teens $500 to invest
Act Party leader David Seymour has floated dishing out $500 to every year 11 student for an investment account, to promote investing at a younger age.
Child seriously hurt in Tokoroa hit-and-run
Child seriously hurt in Tokoroa hit-and-run
A young child is in hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run in the central North Island this afternoon.
Items found in search for missing Christchurch woman
Items found in search for missing Christchurch woman
Police are working to determine if items found in a search of Christchurch's red zone are linked to missing woman Rowena Walker.
Shane Jones apologises for Nicola Willis weight loss jibe
Shane Jones apologises for Nicola Willis weight loss jibe
Shane Jones has apologised after making a jab at the finance minister's weight loss as the coalition ructions shift gears into personal attacks.
Integrity reset 'urgently needed' at police, scathing review finds
Integrity reset 'urgently needed' at police, scathing review finds
A scathing review of police has found an "integrity reset is urgently needed" with a perceived culture that holds seniors to a "lesser standard than juniors".
Gas stations profiling customers as fuel thefts surge
Gas stations profiling customers as fuel thefts surge
Petrol station owners admit they are profiling people at the pump before letting them fill up, amid a surge in fuel thefts and drive-offs.