New resources rolled out at schools after teachers bemoan delay
The Education Minister has announced that new maths, English and science resources due to be in schools at the start of this year will now be rolled out.
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Patient details changed to 'deceased' in major NZ health app hack
Patient details changed to 'deceased' in major NZ health app hack
Updated 2.50 pm
A digital medical records data company has been taken offline after some patient records were modified.
Ministry's failure to report murdered siblings' disappearance shocks school
Ministry's failure to report murdered siblings' disappearance shocks school
The school attended by murdered children Yuna and Minu Jo says it's shocked and saddened the Ministry of Education did not report their disappearance to police.
NZ would support removing Andrew from line of succession: PM
NZ would support removing Andrew from line of succession: PM
New Zealand would support the United Kingdom's decision to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession, should it move to.
Child seriously injured after being hit by car in Christchurch
Child seriously injured after being hit by car in Christchurch
A child has been seriously injured after being hit by a car in Christchurch this morning.
NZ among 'least affordable' for childcare, with costs set to rise
NZ among 'least affordable' for childcare, with costs set to rise
Some parents returning to work are facing childcare bills of $15,000 or $20,000 a year, and the industry is warning bills could rise.
One killed in three-car crash north of Christchurch
One killed in three-car crash north of Christchurch
A person has died following a serious crash in Waikuku, north of Christchurch, overnight.
Andrew's removal from succession line not a priority: Seymour
Andrew's removal from succession line not a priority: Seymour
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says his focus is on issues facing Kiwis - not on joining the chorus to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession.
Te Kūiti father admits killing baby son
Te Kūiti father admits killing baby son
Nine and a-half months after his son was born, Mukzameel Mukhzar Ali killed the boy, using such force that he lacerated the baby’s liver and his large bowel in two locations.
New Christchurch stadium gets finishing touches
New Christchurch stadium gets finishing touches
The seat numbers, couches and goal posts are among the final touches being added to Christchurch's new $683 million stadium before it opens in April.
Police staff gone after probe into inappropriate content
Police staff gone after probe into inappropriate content
Three police staff have left their jobs following investigations in relation to "misuse and inappropriate content".
Man charged over indecent assaults of high school students, teacher
Man charged over indecent assaults of high school students, teacher
A man in his 60s has been charged over what police say were indecent assaults of high school students and a staff member on Auckland's North Shore.
'Bloodbath' dog attack 'came out of nowhere'
'Bloodbath' dog attack 'came out of nowhere'
"This is not a s*** owner, this is not s*** dogs. This is just a really, really horrible event."
Dogs euthanised after killing woman in Northland
Dogs euthanised after killing woman in Northland
The three dogs that killed a woman in Northland have been euthanised, police have confirmed.
Baby died while nurse was on break: HDC
Baby died while nurse was on break: HDC
A slightly premature baby who died while the nurse caring for him was on a break should have been checked while she was away, an investigation has found.
Labour would put 'cost of living first', Hipkins says
Labour would put 'cost of living first', Hipkins says
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at the government's cost of living and climate policies in his State of the Nation speech in Auckland.
Dogs impounded after 'concerning' Christchurch attack
Dogs impounded after 'concerning' Christchurch attack
A veterinary specialist says it was shocking to see another serious dog attack in Christchurch over the weekend, just days after a woman was mauled to death in Northland.
NZ to have among best views for lunar eclipse
NZ to have among best views for lunar eclipse
It might pay to stay up late next week with a total lunar eclipse taking place.
Third person dies after Marlborough crash
Third person dies after Marlborough crash
A third person has died after two vehicles collided on State Highway 1 in Marlborough.
Jail and home detention for dairy robbery
Jail, home detention for dairy robbery
A lone operator at a Christchurch dairy was left terrified after a group rushed into her store, confronted her with a machete and made demands for cash, cigarettes, vapes and confectionery.