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Major NZ study links nitrate in water to premature births

A recent Environment Southland science report indicates intensified dairy farming including...

Major NZ study links nitrate in water to premature births

A massive new study of more than 750,000 births nationwide has found an average of 120 premature births each year could be attributed to nitrate in drinking water.

Man paralysed during dental treatment still waiting for answers

Clyde MacLean, pictured with his wife Shareen Ali, was left paralysed after a dental procedure....

Man paralysed during dental treatment still waiting for answers

Clyde MacLean walked into a clinic for his third and final dental treatment – but he was taken out in an ambulance and didn’t walk again.

National sinks to lowest level under Luxon

Parliament's make-up would shift markedly if Opportunity tips over the five percent threshold,...

National sinks to lowest level under Luxon

National has slumped to its lowest level of support since Christopher Luxon became leader, while the fledgling Opportunity Party has surged to within a whisker of Parliament.

Kiwi screen great Sam Neill dead at 78

Sam Neill at Two Paddocks in Central Otago in 2025. Photo: RNZ

Kiwi screen great Sam Neill dead at 78

New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill has died at the age of 78, his family has announced in a statement.

Highway reopens after critical-injury crash near Blenheim

Highway reopens after critical-injury crash near Blenheim

State Highway 1 has reopened near Blenheim after a closure of several hours following a serious crash this afternoon.

Veteran broadcaster Paul Henry to stand for ACT Party

Paul Henry made the announcement with ACT leader David Seymour at an upmarket Auckland hotel this...

Veteran broadcaster Paul Henry to stand for ACT Party

Veteran broadcaster Paul Henry will run as an ACT Party candidate this election, leader David Seymour announced in Auckland this morning.

No powers to suspend licences of drivers who need to resit tests: NZTA

NZTA has confirmed it has no powers to suspend the licences of up to 650 drivers who must resit their tests following an investigation into driver testing officers.

Former parking boss ‘lied to court’ in $25m dispute, lawyer says

Former Wilson South Island boss Peter Turner in the Employment Court at Christchurch. Photo / Al...

Former parking boss ‘lied to court’ in $25m dispute, lawyer says

The former South Island boss of New Zealand’s largest carpark management company has been described as “untrustworthy, devious and devoid of a moral compass".

Warmer days ahead after winter chill, thunderstorms possible

After a chilly weekend, most of the country can defrost this week as temperatures start to rise.

Date set for Kaikōura highway reopening

Rocks have been placed where chunks of State Highway1 near Kaikōura were eaten away by...

Date set for Kaikōura highway reopening after state of emergency lifted

State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday after being closed last week because of the effects of severe flooding.

No plans for independent testing of charter school students

Associate Education Minister David Seymour is a leading proponent of charter schools. Photo: RNZ

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.

Govt gives mental health telehealth services $10m boost

Matt Doocey, one of the ministers responsible for assessing the Royal Commission's...

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 First leader Winston Peters Photo: RNZ

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

Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

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'

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Government House in Auckland yesterday. Photo: Getty Images

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

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

Rock have been placed where chunks of State Highway 1 were eaten away by floodwaters this week....

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

One person is facing charges after an early-morning brawl at a central Auckland bar that saw seven initially arrested.

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