'Selfish' drug driver led 20 police cars on chase
A man who led up to 20 police cars on a reckless, citywide chase before being cornered in a mall carpark and pulled from his vehicle has been blasted by a judge for his “stupid” actions.
State of emergency declared for part of South Island
State of emergency declared for part of South Island
Some residents in Spring Creek, north of Blenheim, have been told to evacuate their homes by 9am Friday as heavy rain threatens the Marlborough region.
Families booking holidays a year in advance: travel agent
Families booking holidays a year in advance: travel agent
Families are having to book holidays a year in advance to get an affordable escape according to a travel agent.
Dead orca discovered on beach in Christchurch
Dead orca discovered on beach in Christchurch
An adult orca has been discovered dead at a beach in Christchurch.
Te Pūkenga disestablishment continues despite $16.6m surplus
Te Pūkenga disestablishment continues despite $16.6m surplus
The New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, Te Pūkenga, finished last year with a $16.6-million surplus and $382m in the bank.
Tasman residents told to brace for flooding
Tasman residents told to brace for flooding
The Tasman District Council is expecting rivers across the region to be running at high levels and is warning residents to prepare for flooding.
Baggage handlers arrested in $24m drug-smuggling bust
Baggage handlers arrested in $24m drug-smuggling bust
Nine airport baggage handlers are among 18 people arrested in a $24 million drug-smuggling bust in Auckland.
Playground next to stormwater drain stokes drowning fears
Playground next to stormwater drain stokes drowning fears
An Ashburton man fears a child will drown at a Tinwald playground built metres from stormwater drainage.
Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp dies
'We loved her dearly': Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp dies
Tributes are flowing for Tāmaki Makaurau MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp, who died early today at the age of 50.
Victims to get final say over sex offenders' name suppressions
Victims to get final say over sex offenders' name suppressions
New legislation that will ensure the courts cannot issue a permanent name suppression order for an adult convicted of a sexual offence, unless the victim agrees to it.
Drenching on way for Dunedin; snow for parts of South
Drenching on way for Dunedin; snow for parts of South
Dunedin looks set for a drenching going into the weekend, while heavy snow could hit parts of inland Otago.
Children who had parents in prison form new panel
Children who had parents in prison form new panel
By Louise Ternouth of RNZRangatahi impacted by a parent in prison say more needs to be done to ensure they are not punished for the crimes of their family members.
Paedophile has sentence extended as new victim comes forward
Paedophile has sentence extended as new victim comes forward
A convicted paedophile and former school deputy principal, who was on the verge of being released, has had his sentence upped after another victim came forward.
NZ pulls out of global coalition for phasing out fossil fuels
NZ pulls out of global coalition for phasing out fossil fuels
By Eloise Gibson of RNZThe New Zealand government has quietly pulled out of an international coalition for phasing out fossil fuels.
Woman jailed for stealing more than $200k from charitable health trust
Woman jailed for stealing more than $200k from charitable health trust
A former accounts manager has been sentenced to more than two years prison in the Auckland District Court today for stealing more than $200,000 from a charitable health trust.
Prison fuel leak leaves surrounding properties unable to drink water
Prison fuel leak leaves surrounding properties unable to drink water
Twenty-three properties around Christchurch Men's Prison are unable to drink water from their private bores, a month after a fuel leak was discovered, Corrections has confirmed.
Kiwis in Israel not taking option to leave: MFAT
Kiwis in Israel not taking option to leave: MFAT
New Zealanders in Israel are not taking up the opportunity to leave, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).
Gang member found responsible for baton attack
Gang member found responsible for baton attack
An ex-Mongrel Mob member was lying on his bed when two Black Power associates entered his flat and he was smashed in the head with a truncheon over an alleged $25 cannabis debt.
Detective recounts 'unusual' actions of murder-accused
Detective recounts 'unusual' actions of murder-accused
A detective in 79-year-old Helen Gregory's death has told the court he thought it was strange that her daughter, Julia DeLuney, chose to drive back to Kāpiti and get her husband instead of calling an ambulance.
Health NZ interim CEO appointed to role full-time
Health NZ interim CEO appointed to role full-time
Health NZ's interim chief executive Dr Dale Bramley has just been officially appointed to the top job for a three-year term.