Govt exploring package to help struggling families, Willis says
With the cost of fuel and other essentials rising due to the conflict in the Middle East, the government is looking at ways to ease the cost pressure for those feeling it the most.
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Fewer crime victims, annual survey shows
Fewer crime victims, annual survey shows
New figures from the Ministry of Justice show fewer people are becoming victims of crime.
McSkimming claims leaks were to put him in 'worst possible light'
McSkimming claims leaks were to put him in 'worst possible light'
Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming claimed leaking of information about police investigations into him had been intended to "portray me in the worst possible light".
Bullying allegations spark investigation
Bullying allegations spark investigation
One of Corrections' most senior staff is under investigation over allegations of bullying.
Proposals sought for Chateau Tongariro restoration
Proposals sought for Chateau Tongariro restoration
The government is seeking proposals from operators to restore and operate the historic Chateau Tongariro hotel in the central North Island at the base of Mt Ruapehu.
'Just went haywire': Wife died after man lost control of car
'Just went haywire': Wife died after man lost control of car
A day out to go and watch a football game turned to devastation for a family after a man lost control of his car, fishtailed and crashed into a tree, killing his wife.
$90k compo 'insulting', says Dilworth abuse survivor
$90k compo 'insulting', says Dilworth abuse survivor
A survivor of abuse by a housemaster at an Auckland boarding school says a $90,000 redress offer is insultingly small.
McCaw home sold for 'more than $3.6m'
McCaw home sold for 'more than $3.6m'
Richie and Gemma McCaw have sold their Christchurch home for an undisclosed amount at auction.
PM's electorate office targeted in minerals protest
PM's electorate office targeted in minerals protest
Pictures of US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, and US flags have been plastered on Luxon's electorate office in Auckland.
New Christchurch stadium to open doors to public
New Christchurch stadium to open doors to public
The gates to Christchurch's new $683 million stadium will be opened up to about 15,000 members of the public during a free community open day on May 2.
'All bets are off' over petrol prices: AA
'All bets are off' over petrol prices: AA
There is huge uncertainty on the price of petrol in New Zealand following Israel's attack on the world's largest natural gasfield in Pars overnight, AA is warning.
Rescue plane for NZers in Middle East returning home empty
Rescue plane for NZers in Middle East returning home empty
The second of two military planes sent to rescue New Zealanders stranded by the Middle East war is returning home because it's not needed.
Canadian vigilante flies to NZ to expose alleged sex predator
Canadian vigilante flies to NZ to expose alleged sex predator
Police have launched an investigation after a Waikato man was allegedly caught sending inappropriate photos and a video to a 13-year-old girl.
Host families open doors to homeless teens
Host families open doors to homeless teens
When Auckland couple Sue and Tony Kerr first opened their door to a homeless teenager as part of an organised programme to shelter young people in crisis, they were nervous about how it would go.
Jetstar plane swerved off runway after pilot accidentally hit 'full power'
Jetstar plane swerved off runway after pilot accidentally hit 'full power'
A Jetstar plane swerved off the runway after landing at Christchurch because the pilot accidentally put the thrust lever on to full power causing the plane to accelerate, investigators...
Drug dealer loses prized pinball machines
Drug dealer loses prized pinball machines
Pinball wizard Kim Michael Dozier made a play for the big time.
Peters: Hipkins' ex not linked to NZ First
Peters: Hipkins' ex not linked to NZ First
Winston Peters has moved to quash suggestions of a link between Labour leader Chris Hipkins' former wife and New Zealand First.
Boost for Kaikōura's iconic bird
Boost for Kaikōura's iconic bird
Kaikōura's tīti (Hutton's shearwater birds) are in good condition as they prepare to leave the nest after favourable summer weather.
Former US Marine facing deportation to NZ
Former US Marine facing deportation to NZ
Paul Canton hasn't lived in NZ for 50 years and served as a Marine, but is facing deportation to a country with which he has "no connection".
Apology but no idea where frozen embryos are
Apology but no idea where frozen embryos are
An Auckland fertility clinic has apologised after frozen embryos went missing and it still does not know what happened to them.