Thousands gather to 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...
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'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.
'Phased approach' needed for road programme - Bishop
'Phased approach' needed for road programme - Bishop
The New Zealand Transport Agency has published its Major Transport Projects Pipeline, laying out the phases it plans to implement the Roads of National Significance and public transport projects.
Fears bird flu ready for take-off to New Zealand
Fears bird flu ready for take-off to New Zealand
Bird flu has landed in Australia, and there are fears it's now ready for take-off to New Zealand.
Flooding causes major damage to highway
SH1 near Kaikōura likely to remain closed until next week
Work is under way to repair the flood-damaged State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura, while other weather-affected South Island roads are reopening today.
ACT wants Three Strikes policy for burglary
ACT wants Three Strikes policy for burglary
ACT wants to impose a Three Strikes regime for burglary, requiring a minimum three-year prison sentence with no parole for anyone convicted of burglary three times.
NZ must walk 'careful path' after China missile test: Willis
NZ must walk 'careful path' after China missile test: Willis
The government has to walk a "careful path", standing up against China trampling on the Pacific's anti-nuclear values while recognising it's our biggest trading partner, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.
One critically hurt in crash at Christchurch roundabout
One critically hurt in crash at Christchurch roundabout
A person has been critically injured in a crash in the Christchurch suburb of Hornby this morning.
Police officer being investigated named as 50 cases reopened
Police officer being investigated named as 50 cases reopened
An investigation into a senior police officer's handling of over 50 cases began after supervisors noticed a historical sexual abuse case had sat for a couple of years with no investigations being done.
Rain eases around Kaikōura as wild weather shifts north
Rain eases around Kaikōura as wild weather shifts north
The Kaikōura District Council says floodwaters are receding across the district and building inspections are being carried out following severe weather.