Coldest morning of year in Canterbury
Pretoria Gordon of RNZCanterbury has recorded the coldest morning for the year, amid freezing temperatures in the South Island.
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.
Tight security for India PM's brief visit
Tight security for India PM's brief visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in NZ for a whirlwind visit amid tight security.
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.
Lotto player wins all four First Division prizes
Lotto player wins all four First Division prizes
A Lotto player has scooped $1 million after using the same numbers to win all four First Division prizes.
Man who painted fake Timaru pedestrian crossing jailed
Man who painted fake Timaru pedestrian crossing jailed
A man who previously forced two prisons into lockdowns during destructive rooftop and riot incidents has now been caught painting a pedestrian crossing on a main route into a South Island town.
Cancer survivor says 'second opinion saved my life'
Cancer survivor says 'second opinion saved my life'
Ten years after finding lumps in her breast Kelly Reynolds was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Her daughter Jessica tells her story
Dozens evacuated overnight as river banks burst
Dozens evacuated overnight as river banks burst
Dozens of residents in the town of Wairoa have been evacuated overnight after the river burst its banks.
Thousands celebrate rise of Matariki
Thousands celebrate rise of Matariki
Thousands have gathered at Takaparawhau, Bastion Point in Tāmaki Makaurau before dawn to celebrate the rise of Matariki and welcome the Māori New Year. Ngāti Whātua o Ōrākei are hosting this year's...
'Intense security' for Narendra Modi visit
'Intense security' for Narendra Modi visit
A large security operation is underway for the Indian Prime Minister's visit and the public should expect disruptions in Auckland on Saturday, police say.
Former carpark boss argues contract restraint clause 'unreasonable'
Former carpark boss argues contract restraint clause 'unreasonable'
Lawyers for the former South Island boss of New Zealand’s largest carpark management company say the restraint of trade clause in his employment contract was unreasonable and unenforceable.
'Sad episode': Homeless man sentenced for threatening to kill worker
'Sad episode': Homeless man sentenced for threatening to kill worker
A lone service station attendant barricaded themselves inside the petrol station after a homeless man who often begged outside threatened to kill the worker.
Flooding cost begins to hit businesses, residents
Flooding cost begins to hit businesses, residents
When Kaikōura's Lyell Creek threatened to burst its banks, Emporium Brewing owner Paul Finney tried to barricade the doors to stop floodwater surging through the building.
Driver testing officers suspended, 650 drivers to be re-tested
Driver testing officers suspended, 650 drivers to be re-tested
Sixteen driver testing officers have been suspended with a further seven stood down following an investigation by the NZ Transport Agency.
Midwife made wrong call to move woman who died, inquest hears
Midwife made wrong call to move woman who died, inquest hears
A midwife has told an inquest she made the wrong call when deciding to move a 33-year-old woman who had just had a seizure and subsequently died during birth.
Oranga Tamariki reviewing involvement in reopened complaints
Oranga Tamariki reviewing involvement in reopened complaints
Oranga Tamariki is reviewing its involvement in child protection complaints that have been reopened amid concerns about the quality of the investigations.
Hipkins edges Luxon as preferred PM in latest poll
Hipkins edges Luxon as preferred PM in latest poll
The coalition would still have the numbers to form a government, albeit narrowly, according to the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll.
Former National MP makes jump to NZ First
Former National MP makes jump to NZ First
Harete Hipango-Brownlie is the latest in a string of former politicians to announce they're running for New Zealand First at this year's election.
Storm clean-up under way across South Island
Storm clean-up under way across South Island
Damage caused by this week's storm that lashed the South Island is becoming clearer, as raging rivers recede off peaks across Te Wai Pounamu.
Kāinga Ora clampdown brings thousands before Tenancy Tribunal
Kāinga Ora clampdown brings thousands before Tenancy Tribunal
Thousands of Kāinga Ora tenants are ending up at the Tenancy Tribunal as the department continues its "firm but fair" approach to managing tenancies.