Wihongi hearing delayed until end of month
New Zealand ICE detainee Everlee Wihongi has a further 12 days to wait to find out her future.
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'No words' after contractor dumped dog's body in skip
'No words' after contractor dumped dog's body in skip
The owner of a dog hit and killed by a vehicle in Christchurch was "in disbelief" after learning an NZTA contractor had dumped its body in a skip.
Labour pledges to reinstate free prescriptions
Labour pledges to reinstate free prescriptions
Labour is pledging to reinstate universal free prescriptions if it wins the November election, adding it to the list of promises to be funded by a Capital Gains Tax.
Transport Minister not ruling out fuel tax hikes
Transport Minister not ruling out fuel tax hikes
Transport Minister Chris Bishop - who previously cast doubt on fuel taxes rising next year - says after the Iran peace deal they are still possible.
Peters defends Jones' $63k travel bill
Peters defends Jones' $63k travel bill
The bill included a limo on standby and an upgrade to business class flights for the Canada trip.
Chch man kicked pregnant partner in stomach
Christchurch man kicked pregnant partner in stomach, stomped on her head
Tane McGregor-Tuirirangi had a history of assaulting his partner when he stomped on her head several times when she was 24 weeks pregnant with their child.
CAA says wire around tail rotor brought down chopper
CAA says wire around tail rotor brought down chopper
A helicopter crashed near Wellington, killing two people, after fence wire wrapped around the tail rotor, the CAA has found in a preliminary report.
Principal allegedly failed to protect children
Christchurch principal who allegedly failed to protect children resigns
The principal of a Christchurch school has resigned amid allegations she failed to protect the safety of children as well as manage conflicts of interest.
'Extremely lonely': The toll of caring for a loved-one
'Extremely lonely': The toll of caring for a loved-one
A 70-year-old woman caring for her mentally disabled husband all by herself says she doesn't have a life anymore and no longer feels like an individual.
Beehive could be vacated for 18 months, 'a lot of work' needed
Beehive could be vacated for 18 months, 'a lot of work' needed
The Beehive could be vacated for refurbishments, with Parliament's Speaker saying a decision on repairs to the executive wing would probably be made in the next Parliamentary term.
'Cats do monstrous amounts of damage': ownership rules reassessed
'Cats do monstrous amounts of damage': ownership rules reassessed
A conservation group looking to bring native birds back to a Canterbury town have welcomed council plans for expanded rules around cat ownership.
Using AI for benefit decisions a 'no-brainer': govt officials
Using AI for benefit decisions a 'no-brainer': govt officials
Government officials have defended using automated tools to make some decisions about people's benefits, saying it's a "no-brainer".
Officer uses axe to rescue driver in submerged car
Officer uses axe to rescue driver in submerged car
A police officer used an axe to smash a window and rescue a driver in a car that was being pulled under water in Auckland's Okahu Bay earlier this week.
No conviction for high profile sportsman with drink driving charge
No conviction for high profile sportsman with drink driving charge
A high-profile former sportsperson has been discharged without conviction following a charge of driving with excess blood alcohol.
Minister 'shocked' at department's low effort in role with Fenz
Minister 'shocked' at department's low effort in role with Fenz
The Internal Affairs Minister has taken a swipe at government agencies taking a relaxed approach to public accountability despite being responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars.
'Much-loved' Rory mauled to death by other dog
'Much-loved' family pet mauled to death by other dog on walkway
A family dog has been mauled to death on a popular riverside walkway and the dog responsible is yet to be caught.
Group came to NZ 'specifically to manufacture illicit drugs', police say
Group came to NZ 'specifically to manufacture illicit drugs', police say
Police say 11 Chinese and Taiwanese nationals who are being linked to a transnational organised crime cell have been arrested over charges of supplying methamphetamine.
Peters wants prison for immigration officials
Peters wants prison for immigration officials
The NZ First leader says he told the Immigration Minister some time ago her ministry was the "worst department in this country by miles".
John Minto given $10k compo after pepper spraying
Veteran activist John Minto given $10k compo after pepper spraying
Police have paid $10,000 to veteran activist John Minto after he was unlawfully arrested and pepper-sprayed at a pro-Palestinian protest in Christchurch in 2024.
Don't trust the 'monks', shoppers warned
Don't trust the 'monks', shoppers warned
Members of the public have described strange interactions with people dressed as monks, sometimes aggressive and confrontational.