No plans for independent testing of charter school students
The Charter School Agency says there will be no independent testing of charter school students even though officials identified that as a potential gap last time the charter model ran.
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Govt gives mental health telehealth services $10m boost
Govt gives mental health telehealth services $10m boost
A $10 million dollar boost to mental health and addiction telehealth services will allow for tens of thousands more support calls and the development of AI tools to triage callers, the Minister of...
NZ 'should be be fazed' by China's objections to defence alliance
NZ 'should be be fazed' by China's objections to defence alliance
The Foreign Minister says China might call it an act of provocation to join the Ocean of Peace Alliance, but New Zealand should not be fazed.
Police refused to intervene with violent patient, mental health staff say
Police refused to intervene with violent patient, mental health staff say
Staff at a mental health facility in Wellington say police officers stood by while a violent patient tried to break down a door and threatened to hurt them.
Hipkins welcomes India deal but warns of 'consequences'
Hipkins welcomes India deal but warns of 'consequences'
Labour's Chris Hipkins welcomes the Strategic Partnership agreed to with India, but says there will be consequences if NZ does not fulfil its side of the deal.
'Scumbags': Fuel stolen from Volunteer Coastguard
'Scumbags': Fuel stolen from Volunteer Coastguard
Police are investigating after 1200 litres of fuel was stolen from a Bay of Plenty Volunteer Coastguard unit.
Tenants win $2500 after unwanted visits from property owner's mum
Tenants win $2500 after unwanted visits from property owner's mum
The tenants claimed exemplary damages for breaches of quiet enjoyment after the property owner's mother kept visiting the Christchurch property.
19-year-old wins Song Quest
19-year-old wins Song Quest
Samuel Mataele, 19-year-old countertenor from Auckland, is the 2026 Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest winner.
Work continues to repair Kaikōura highway
Work continues to repair Kaikōura highway
Work is continuing to remove rock and vegetation to allow the safe reopening of a badly damaged highway near Kaikōura in the South Island.
Arrest after early-morning brawl at bar
Arrest after early-morning brawl at bar
One person is facing charges after an early-morning brawl at a central Auckland bar that saw seven initially arrested.
Kaikōura landslip warning, progress made on SH1
Kaikōura landslip warning, progress made on SH1
The Kaikōura District Council is warning there is a continuing risk of landslips in the flood-hit area.
Police looking at footage after claim man punched
Police looking at footage after claim man punched
Police are investigating after a man was allegedly punched in the head during an arrest in Hamilton.
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.
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.
Coldest morning of year in Canterbury
Coldest morning of year in Canterbury
Canterbury has recorded the coldest morning for the year, amid freezing temperatures in the South Island.
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.
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.