NZ now at risk of missing all climate targets
New Zealand is at risk of missing all of its climate targets, and time to get back on track is running out, the Climate Change Commission says.
Nash comments on MP's maternity leave slammed
Nash comments on MP's maternity leave slammed
MPs across the political spectrum have criticised NZ First candidate Stuart Nash after his comments regarding a National MP's maternity leave.
Kiwis urged to avoid Middle East travel
Kiwis urged to avoid Middle East travel
New Zealand has updated travel advice for the Middle East, warning the military conflict between Iran and the United States could escalate further in coming days.
'Awful decisions' for older people as cost of living continues to bite
'Awful decisions' for older people as cost of living continues to bite
Age Concern says older people are facing impossible choices as the surging cost of living crisis continues to bite.
Extra funding for Christchurch's cathedral opposed
Extra funding for Christchurch's cathedral opposed
More than 18,600 people are calling for the Christchurch City Council to reverse its plan to spend an extra $15 million on the city's quake-damaged cathedral.
Pass rate for critical NCEA numeracy test falls
Pass rate for critical NCEA numeracy test falls
Barely half the teens who attempted the critical NCEA numeracy exam earlier this year passed.
Deepfake bill 'first step' in AI regulation
Deepfake bill 'first step' in AI regulation
Laura McClure's bill would expand the definition of 'intimate visual recording' to include images or videos manipulated by AI without consent.
Death from bunny-hopping campervan a 'tragic and unique accident'
Death from bunny-hopping campervan a 'tragic and unique accident'
Kenneth Cotter was standing next to his campervan with the door open when he jiggled the gear stick, thinking the vehicle wasn’t in gear.
Jones denies 'knee pads' remark was sexual reference
Jones denies 'knee pads' remark was sexual reference
NZ First deputy Shane Jones says his "knee pads" jibe was a "harmless and innocuous expression" that could have meant anything from gardening to volleyball.
Spend on locum doctors at new high
Spend on locum doctors at new high
The amount of money spent on temporary doctors to plug gaps in the health system has hit a new high, topping $200 million for the third year in a row.
'Absolute bull****': Labour MP blasts govt over 'evil' voting changes
'Absolute bull****': Labour MP blasts govt over 'evil' voting changes
Labour is putting extra effort into ensuring people are enrolled to vote this election, with one of its MPs accusing the coalition of having an "evil agenda" to disallow its opponents' ballots.
GPS trackers help find stolen e-scooter and bike
GPS trackers help find stolen e-scooter and bike
A Wellington bike shop owner has recovered more than $10,000 worth of goods by using GPS trackers in his bikes.
Thousands sign breast cancer drug petition
Thousands sign breast cancer drug petition
A petition asking for cancer drug Keytruda to be funded for early-stage breast cancer has received more than 17,000 signatures.
Experts fear bill could still put conservation land at risk
Experts fear bill could still put conservation land at risk
An ecologist is concerned the government's Conservation Amendment Bill puts the country's national parks at risk of being developed for financial gain.
Mini defibrillator to make treatment more accessible
Mini defibrillator to make treatment more accessible
A new defibrillator the size of a mobile phone has been launched by Hato Hone St John, which it says will make life-saving treatment more accessible.
Govt receives inquiry into Tom Phillips case
Govt receives inquiry into Tom Phillips case
The government has received the final report of the inquiry into the handling of the Tom Phillips case - but the Attorney-General says it'll be a few weeks before it's made public.
Pilot escapes after light plane crash in Canterbury
Pilot escapes after light plane crash in Canterbury
A light plane has crashed in rural Canterbury, but the pilot has escaped unhurt.
More owners taking dogs on retail runs
More owners taking dogs on retail runs
Christchurch has one of the highest rates of dog ownership in the country, and more and more people are taking their four-legged companions on retail runs.
Hipkins urges National to pass consent law changes
Hipkins urges National to pass consent law changes
Chris Hipkins is urging the government to get on with changes aimed at clarifying the law around sexual consent, rather than making it a campaign issue.
Lime scooter rider killed in crash wasn't wearing helmet, had been drinking
Lime scooter rider killed in crash wasn't wearing helmet, had been drinking
A 23-year-old who died after falling off a Lime e-scooter wasn't wearing a helmet and had been drinking.