Whakaari eruption trial likely set for mid-2023
Lengthy delays loom to assess workplace safety failings on New Zealand's White Island in the buildup to the deadly 2019 volcanic eruption, with a trial unlikely to begin until March 2023 at the...
'It’s hoon city': Tricky bend claims another car
'It’s hoon city': Tricky bend claims another car
A notorious bend on the Port Hills continues to be a trap for motorists.
Covid community cases hit triple figures
Covid community cases hit triple figures
The number of new community cases of Covid-19 has reached triple figures for the first time, with 102 cases reported in New Zealand today.
Dame Cindy Kiro sworn in as Governor-General
Dame Cindy Kiro sworn in as Governor-General
Dame Cindy Kiro has been sworn in as the 22nd Governor-General of New Zealand in a ceremony at Parliament.
Pressure on PM to set out Auckland's future
Pressure on PM to set out Auckland's future
As the Prime Minister prepares to unveil the vaccination rate targets for easing lockdowns, there are calls to loosen MIQ rules while Covid-positive people in Auckland's outbreak are quarantining at home.
Covid 'tsunami coming': Emergency nurses anxious
Covid 'tsunami coming': Emergency nurses anxious
An Auckland emergency nurse says overworked nurses fear hospitals aren't ready for the Covid-19 tsunami - and often think about quitting.
One winner scoops $42m in Lotto's second-largest draw
One winner scoops $42m in Lotto's second-largest draw
The numbers are in New Zealand - and one lucky ticket is now worth $42 million.
Six people issued infringement notices after North Shore party
Six people issued infringement notices after North Shore party
Police have issued infringement notices to six people who attended a wild North Shore party that flouted level 3 rules.
Snoop Dogg announces two NZ shows
Snoop Dogg announces two NZ shows
Snoop Dogg is heading to New Zealand for two major outdoor shows, including one in Christchurch, next November.
Third MIQ escapee turns herself in
Third MIQ escapee turns herself in
A woman who allegedly absconded from her southeast Auckland home last night while being escorted by MIQ security has handed herself in to police.
Wizard of NZ to continue duties without pay
Wizard of NZ to continue duties without pay
The Wizard of New Zealand will continue to perform his duties, despite no longer being on the Christchurch City Council payroll.
Brian Tamaki charged over second protest
Brian Tamaki charged over second protest
Brian Tamaki appeared in court for the second time in just over a week - this time in police custody and facing a fresh charge of violating a Covid-19 lockdown order by attending another lockdown protest.
60 new cases, senior pupils back to school after Labour Weekend
60 new cases, senior pupils back to school after Labour Weekend
Secondary school pupils in Years 11-13 who live in Covid alert level 3 areas will be able to return to the classroom after Labour Weekend.
Govt sets aside 300 MIQ places a month for health workers
Govt sets aside 300 MIQ places a month for health workers
The Government is guaranteeing 300 spots a month in managed isolation for health workers.
National's plan to get NZ back in business
National's plan to get NZ back in business
National wants an immediate boost in support for smaller businesses, for every vaccinated person to get a $100 voucher to spend tourism venues or eateries, as well as temporary tax cuts for workers and for small businesses.
Let Māori fix the gap in vaccination numbers: Ngarewa-Packer
Let Māori fix the gap in vaccination numbers: Ngarewa-Packer
The Government needs to get out of the way and let Māori fix lagging Covid-19 vaccination rates, says Māori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.
Record day for community cases, challenges for Māori
Record day for community cases, challenges for Māori
There are 94 new community cases of Covid-19 to report in New Zealand today, the highest number of daily cases since the pandemic began here in March last year.
Trio killed in Auckland boating incident named
Trio killed in Auckland boating incident named
Police have released the names of the three people who died in a boating incident in Auckland's Manukau Harbour at the weekend.
Gang associates jailed after brutal Christchurch killing
Gang associates jailed after brutal Christchurch killing
The family of a man hammered and stabbed to death in his Christchurch home have faced down his killers - both Mongrel Mob associates - lambasting them in court for their callous, cruel and ...
Toddler's death referred to commissioner
Christchurch toddler's death referred to commissioner
The death of a boy in Christchurch after he suffered a stroke that was allegedly misdiagnosed is being assessed by the Health and Disability Commissioner.