Parent prosecuted as part of truancy crackdown
The government is taking a parent to court over their child's chronic absence from school as part of the truancy crackdown heralded by Associate Education Minister David Seymour.
'Devastating' crash leaves three dead on Desert Road
'Devastating' crash leaves three dead on Desert Road
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Three people are dead after a crash between a car and a tanker on the Desert Road in the central North Island.
One killed in Christchurch crash
One killed in Christchurch crash
One person has died in a single-vehicle crash in Christchurch overnight.
Speedy DNA sex test to boost kākāpō, takahē recovery efforts
Speedy DNA sex test to boost kākāpō, takahē recovery efforts
A new DNA testing method developed in the North Island will give a boost to a couple of rare southern bird species.
More phone, video consults in health response plan
More phone, video consults in health response plan
The Ministry of Health is finalising a response plan which could see more video and phone consultations under escalation of the government's National Fuel Plan.
Greens label mining permit granted as 'utterly unacceptable'
Greens label mining permit granted as 'utterly unacceptable'
The Green Party says the government's decision to grant a prospecting permit on heritage land is unacceptable.
'I'm gonna kill you': threats made after noise control complaint
'I'm gonna kill you': threats made after noise control complaint
The young family had just purchased their first home.
Person rescued after falling overboard on Cook Strait ferry
Person rescued after falling overboard on Cook Strait ferry
A person has been rescued after falling overboard from a ferry in Cook Strait.
Highest demand for charity support through winter: survey
Highest demand for charity support through winter: survey
A survey of more than 200 charities has revealed winter as the period of highest demand for support.
Fuel stocks continue to fall, remain within expectations
Fuel stocks continue to fall, remain within expectations
The latest government data shows New Zealand's fuel stocks have continued to fall, but movements remain within expectations.
Govt meet with iwi amid Great Barrier Island overfishing concerns
Govt meet with iwi amid Great Barrier Island overfishing concerns
The Oceans and Fisheries under-secretary has met with iwi and the local board on Aotea/Great Barrier Island.
Men allegedly manufactured meth and lit deliberate fire
Men allegedly manufactured meth and lit deliberate fire
Five men are due before the court after a building police say was used to manufacture methamphetamine had been deliberately set on fire.
Former Black Power member jailed despite changes since shootings
Former Black Power member jailed despite changes since shootings
A former patched Black Power member was born into a life akin to the movie Once Were Warriors, and went on to live by only one code – one of gangs, guns and drug dealing.
Luxon condemns US gala shooting
Luxon condemns US gala shooting
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has condemned the attack on the press gala attended by US President Donald Trump in Washington DC.
Person dies following Canterbury crash
Person dies following Canterbury crash
A person has died in hospital after a crash in the Selwyn District on Thursday.
Councils want more help from govt with natural disaster protection
Councils want more help from govt with natural disaster protection
Councils are calling on the government to foot more of the bill for improving New Zealand's disaster resilience in the wake of the latest round of devastating storms.
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Back to basics
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Back to basics
The government’s school reforms are about building a solid foundation for New Zealand’s future, Education Minister Erica Stanford tells political editor Mike Houlahan. But teachers and principals are far from happy with the proposed curriculum changes.
Commissioner seeks answers after Police College recruits fall short
Commissioner seeks answers after Police College recruits fall short
The Police Commissioner has sought answers after some recruit wings at Police College fell below expected numbers, including one with fewer than 50 recruits.
Lotto 2580
Lotto 2580
Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw
Trampers and hunters urged to take care
Trampers and hunters urged to take care
If you have plans to ‘‘go bush or back country’’ this long Anzac weekend, the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council is urging trampers and hunters to take extra care.