Soldier who threatened to kill officer demoted, named
A soldier who threatened to kill an army captain and called him a bitch during a late-night confrontation has lost his name suppression and his rank.
National
Warning after $180k student loan debt arrest
Warning after doctor arrested over $180k student loan debt
A lawyer is warning people not to put their "head in the sand" when it comes to paying off a student loan while overseas.
'Just terrible': Ram raiders target Christchurch businesses
'Just terrible': Ram raiders target Christchurch businesses
Businesses across Christchurch are cleaning up after a spate of ram raids this week.
Fisher lost at sea for a week recounts his ordeal
Fisher lost at sea for a week recounts his ordeal
A Cook Islands fisher lost at sea for a week was knocked out of his dinghy twice during relentless storms and violent seas.
21-year-old with bowel cancer denied early test
21-year-old with bowel cancer denied early test
A 21-year-old Pasifika woman with a family history of bowel cancer and symptoms was refused for a colonoscopy; five years later she was diagnosed with stage three rectal cancer.
Hundreds of flights cancelled, power out to thousands
Hundreds of flights cancelled, power out to thousands
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled and thousands of people are without power as wild weather continues to lash central and northern parts of New Zealand.
Soldier found guilty of threatening to kill senior colleague
Soldier found guilty of threatening to kill senior colleague
A soldier has been found guilty of threatening to kill someone of superior rank during a post-party fracas fuelled by a disputed kiss.
Wild weather battering central and northern NZ
Wild weather battering central and northern NZ
Strong winds are battering the North and upper South Islands, cancelling ferries and flights, closing highways and cutting power to homes.
Top cop Richard Chambers investigated for past six months
Top cop Richard Chambers investigated for past six months
The police watchdog has been investigating complaints about Police Commissioner Richard Chambers since December, it has been revealed.
Far-right extremism on the rise in schools
'I've had students deny the Holocaust': Far-right extremism on the rise in schools
A rise in reports of far-right extremism in the classroom has prompted a teachers' union to seek expert advice for its members.
National pledges low cost loans for solar power
National pledges low cost loans for solar power
National has promised to help households shift to solar power through low interest loans, if it is re-elected in November.
Half of Kiwis say homes not warm enough, survey shows
Half of Kiwis say homes not warm enough, survey shows
Some New Zealanders are living in homes that are so cold during winter that they can see their breath, a major new study shows.
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers investigated after complaints
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers investigated after complaints
An investigation is under way in relation to complaints about NZ's top police officer, Commissioner Richard Chambers.
Uni mass food poisoning: Students' Association falsified temperature records
Uni mass food poisoning: Students' Association falsified temperature records
An investigation into a food poisoning outbreak at a University of Canterbury hall found temperature records were falsified by the Students' Association who prepared the meals.
MBIE conduct referred to Privileges Committee
MBIE conduct referred to Privileges Committee
Parliament's Speaker has referred a question of whether Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials misled Parliament to the Privileges Committee.
Meagre haul for window-smashing dairy burglar
Meagre haul for window-smashing dairy burglar
A determined burglar who took three attempts to break into a dairy was rewarded for his efforts with two trays of drinks and a packet of chips.
Luxon rules out financial help for Super Rugby side
Luxon rules out financial help for Super Rugby side
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has poured cold water on the prospect of government support to save Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika.
One person critical after incident near Nelson police station
One person critical after incident near Nelson police station
One person has been taken to hospital in a critical condition following an incident in Nelson.
Luxon and Labour both try to shrug off poor poll results
Luxon and Labour both try to shrug off poor poll results
Christopher Luxon says he is not concerned by the latest lacklustre poll result, despite conceding that National had work to do to ensure New Zealanders understood the party's long-term plan.
Cop charged with possessing objectionable material named
Cop charged with possessing objectionable material named
An Auckland police officer facing charges of possessing objectionable material can now be named.