One dead, one seriously injured in Canterbury crash
One person has died and another has been seriously injured after a crash on Lake Sumner Rd this morning.
Three-vehicle crash in Canterbury
Three-vehicle crash in Canterbury
A crash involving three vehicles has blocked State Highway 1 near Greta Valley in Canterbury.
Podmore inquest: Family condemn sports leadership
Podmore inquest: Family condemn sports leadership
The mother and stepfather of Olivia Podmore say Cycling New Zealand and High Performance Sport NZ chose medals over the welfare of their daughter.
Tribunal powerless in family dispute over 'untidy' cabin
Tribunal powerless in family dispute over 'untidy' cabin
A sister's act of kindness towards her brother after their parents died has morphed into a family spat that even tenancy officials cannot resolve.
NZ cardinal: Pope's farewell 'amazing', daunting task ahead
NZ cardinal: Pope's farewell 'amazing', daunting task ahead
New Zealand's only cardinal, John Dew, says he feels incredibly privileged to have attended Pope Francis' funeral.
Loan scheme to replace EV charger grants
Loan scheme to replace EV charger grants
A new loan scheme to help fund public electric vehicle chargers aims to get more in the ground across the country.
One seriously hurt after gun fired
One seriously hurt after gun fired
One person has been seriously injured after a gun was fired in central Auckland.
Dead venomous snake found at beach
Dead venomous snake found at beach
A venomous sea snake found at a North Island beach appears to have been fatally bitten by a dog or bashed to death.
Regulation Ministry salaries continue to top average $150K
Regulation Ministry salaries continue to top average $150K
A year on from the Ministry for Regulation's creation, the average salary for its staff continues to top $150,000 - well above the sector-wide average of just over $100,000.
Landlord allowed rentals to be used to grow cannabis
Landlord allowed rentals to be used to grow cannabis
Landlord Nga Thanh Phan had four rental properties across Auckland city raided by police - and all housed commercial-size cannabis-growing operations.
Red dye put in fountain's water
Red dye put in fountain's water
Water in a central Auckland fountain was dyed red in what appeared to be a protest coinciding with Anzac Day.
Recycling plant fire leaves worker shaken
Recycling plant fire leaves worker shaken
A worker at an Auckland recycling plant that burnt down on the city's North Shore is sad and shaken by what has happened.
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Push to increase apprenticeship numbers
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Push to increase apprenticeship numbers
The government wants to "super-charge" apprenticeship numbers by getting more industries directly involved in the training and development of courses.
'Family emergency' no excuse for seventh drink-driving offence
'Family emergency' no excuse for seventh drink-driving offence
A man tried arguing a family emergency was the reason he chose to drink-drive, but a judge was not buying it.
Fewer than 50 families to get National's full tax package, says CTU
Fewer than 50 families to get National's full tax package, says CTU
Fewer than 50 families are likely to receive National's full $252 fortnightly tax break, based on the FamilyBoost scheme's lower than expected uptake, The Council of Trade Unions says.
Luxon marks 110 years since Gallipoli landing
Luxon marks 110 years since Gallipoli landing
The prime minister says the name of Gallipoli is etched into New Zealand's national identity.
'It breaks my heart': PhD student's dad speaks of anger, grief
'It breaks my heart': PhD student's dad speaks of anger, grief
The father of a US PhD student who died after being attacked at an Auckland bus stop says his son was a "gentle and caring soul" who was deeply committed to his science.
Man critically hurt in West Auckland fracas
Man critically hurt in West Auckland fracas
A man is in hospital in a critical condition with what are believed to be stab wounds after an incident in West Auckland early today.
Major blaze at recycling plant contained
Crews contain major blaze at Auckland recycling plant
Fire officials say smoke from a large recycling plant fire in Auckland's North Shore overnight has lessened.
Last-minute call for people to share pandemic experiences
Last-minute call for people to share pandemic experiences
The chair of the Covid-19 Inquiry has put out a last-minute call for people to share their experiences during the global pandemic.