Cult leader, wife guilty of kidnapping and manslaughter
The leader of a fringe religious group has been found guilty of the kidnapping and manslaughter of one of his followers.
Former Olympian, gym founder Les Mills dies
Former Olympian, gym founder Les Mills dies
Trailblazing Kiwi athlete, businessman and politician Les Mills Snr has died today aged 91.
Woman's arm 'snapped in half' at retirement village
Woman's arm 'snapped in half' at retirement village
A woman whose mother was left with a broken arm and dislocated shoulder after an incident in her retirement village says not enough is being done to make sure residents are safe.
Hospital discharged child who died of stroke next day
Hospital discharged child who died of stroke next day
A three-year-old child sent home from hospital after a seizure died from a stroke the following day.
Climate activist takes court action over govt ruling
Climate activist takes court action over govt ruling
A climate change activist has filed a court case against the government's plans to prevent companies being sued over their greenhouse gas emissions.
Second review over Gloriavale school safety concerns
Second review over Gloriavale school safety concerns
Safety concerns hang over Gloriavale Christian School, where more than 80 children continue to be taught as the board and Ministry of Education prepare to battle over its future in court.
More than 5000 fail NCEA numeracy tests at least four times
More than 5000 fail NCEA numeracy tests at least four times
More than 5000 teens have failed the critical NCEA numeracy test four times or more.
Labour propose expansion of Apprenticeship Boost scheme
Labour propose expansion of Apprenticeship Boost scheme
Labour would reset the Apprenticeship Boost scheme back to two years from 2028, if re-elected.
Restaurant couple sued after ‘walking out’ on UK TV star's venue
Restaurant couple sued after ‘walking out’ on UK TV star's venue
A couple who ran a restaurant on the Kiwi estate of TV personality Noel Edmonds claimed they were little more than “props” in a recent British television series filmed there.
New documentary to show inside Gloriavale
New documentary to show inside Gloriavale
How many rotten apples does it take to spoil the barrel? One? Two? 22? It’s a big question. Especially because that last number is how many men from the small religious community of Gloriavale have passed through the courts for sexual and violent offending since 2017.
Dad pleas for police policy change after mentally unwell son stabbed him
Dad pleas for police policy change after mentally unwell son stabbed him
Two years ago, police announced a change in how they attend mental health callouts, responding only to an immediate risk to life or safety or if a crime is being committed. Now a family are calling for change, saying the move left them feeling like help wasn’t available when they most needed it.
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Helping hand may still be made available for students - Simmonds
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Helping hand may still be made available for students - Simmonds
A review of the funding system for tertiary education is intended to address critical skills shortages, Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds says.
Labour MP also sent Police Commissioner complaint
Labour MP also sent Police Commissioner complaint
Labour MP and former police minister Ginny Andersen received a complaint about Police Commissioner Richard Chambers last year.
Death at mysterious mansion linked to raft of GHB overdoses
Death at mysterious mansion linked to raft of GHB overdoses
A woman has died at a Wellington castle-like mansion after drinking the drug GHB from a bottle, her friend says.
Clean-up, repairs underway after Wellington storm
Clean-up, repairs underway after Wellington storm
Wild weather is forecast to ease after battering much of central New Zealand on Friday, but many are still without power and the town of Martinborough is cut off.
Soldier who threatened to kill officer demoted, named
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.
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.