Over 100 schools seek costs for asbestos sand
Over 100 schools seek costs for asbestos sand
Some schools spent thousands of dollars on decontamination after several brands of coloured sand were recalled last year.
Dog's drug discovery at prison 'a truly remarkable find'
Dog's drug discovery at prison 'a truly remarkable find'
A prison detector dog has been rewarded for stopping a range of illegal drugs and other contraband material from getting into a Christchurch jail.
Govt ‘kicked the tyres’ on solar subsidies
Govt ‘kicked the tyres’ on solar subsidies but went with ‘minor’ tweaks
While the rest of the world races to harness the power of the sun, New Zealand is languishing - as energy prices continue to climb.
Homeless community growing in Christchurch red zone
Homeless community growing in Christchurch red zone
At Wetlands Grove in the Christchurch red zone, a homeless community of about 40 people and their pets has formed over the past 18 months.
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Kiwi stuck in Dubai feeling ‘very uneasy’
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Kiwi stuck in Dubai feeling ‘very uneasy’
A New Zealander stranded in Dubai has described a ‘‘surreal’’ atmosphere as the impact of region-wide missile strikes continues to ripple across the Middle East.
'I misspoke': PM backtracks on Iran, insists NZ won't join conflict
'I misspoke': PM backtracks on Iran, insists NZ won't join conflict
The Prime Minister has admitted he "misspoke" when he said New Zealand supported "any actions" to prevent Iran having nuclear weapons.
NZ 'not in a position to judge' US-Israeli attacks - PM
NZ 'not in a position to judge' US-Israeli attacks - PM
The Prime Minister says only the US and Israel have the intelligence to back up their attacks on Iran - and New Zealand won't be asking to see it.
Charges laid over sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
Charges laid over sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
Charges have been laid in relation to the loss of Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui, off the coast of Samoa in October 2024.
Cop avoids disciplinary action after allegedly kidnapping ex-wife
Cop avoids disciplinary action after allegedly kidnapping ex-wife
The police watchdog has criticised police for not disciplining an officer who allegedly kidnapped his ex-wife.
Man died after methadone dose changed
Man died after methadone dose changed
Two people had their therapeutic methadone doses changed by Te Whatu Ora against their will, with one man dying of an overdose only six weeks later.
Mother jailed after 13th driving while suspended conviction
Mother jailed after 13th driving while suspended conviction
A mother now on her 13th conviction for driving while banned, including while she had children in the car, has been sent to prison after a judge’s patience ran out.
Kiwis feeling less positive about the internet
Kiwis feeling less positive about the internet
Fewer and fewer New Zealanders are feeling positive about the internet, despite many spending hours online per day.
Rare cancer claims life of young detective
Rare cancer claims life of young detective
A Christchurch detective, who was raised in Gore, has died from a rare form of blood cancer, just days after marrying her "soulmate".
Labour remains ahead on cost of living in poll
Labour remains ahead on cost of living in poll
Labour remains ahead on most of the key issues in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor, but National has improved its ratings on the economy and the cost of living.
Nurse convicted after scamming $112k off colleagues
Nurse convicted after scamming $112k off colleagues
A nurse who scammed more than $100,000 from her colleagues for gambling has paid all the money back.
Body of missing kayaker found near Auckland
Body of missing kayaker found near Auckland
The body of a kayaker missing near Auckland's Waiwera has been found.
Charges laid after police retreat from 'hostile' group at car meet
Charges laid after police retreat from 'hostile' group at car meet
Taranaki Police have laid charges against two people after an encounter with a "hostile" group of people at a car meet in Oaonui.
AI scribe tool being used in emergency departments
'Faster and more efficient': AI scribe tool being used in emergency departments
The health minister says a doctor using an artificial intelligence scribe tool is able to see, on average, one additional patient per shift.
Beach where mayor went for dip unsafe
Beach where mayor went for dip unsafe
Wellington's south coast beaches have been rated unsuitable for swimming just two days after the mayor went for a swim to show it was safe.
'Surreal and unreal': Kiwi couple trapped in Dubai
'Surreal and unreal': Kiwi couple trapped in Dubai
A prominent Auckland couple is trapped in Dubai after airspace closures and reported strikes across the city.