End of Life Choice Act: What you need to know
At this year's general election, the public will also be asked to cast a referendum vote on the End of Life Choice Act 2019.
Hamilton City Council switching to STV
Hamilton City Council switching to STV
Hamilton City Council has voted to use the Single Transferable Voting (STV) system for the 2022 and 2025 elections.
Councillor's $100k-plus salary for 30hrs a week
Councillor's $100k-plus salary for 30hrs a week
City councillor Melanie Coker spends on average 30 hours a week fulfilling her council duties while receiving a six-figure salary from the ratepayer.
No new cases; masks urged for households
No new cases; masks urged for households
Households should add masks to their emergency supply kits in the case of further Covid-19 outbreak, the Health Minister says.
Homemade bombs used in Hamilton ATM plot
Homemade bombs used in Hamilton ATM plot
Police have confirmed they found several homemade explosive devices at a Hamilton shopping mall in an attempt to blow up an ATM.
Covid first: Woman charged after 'sneaking into isolation facility'
Covid first: Woman charged after 'sneaking into isolation facility'
A woman has been charged after police say she pushed a fence and went on to the grounds of a managed isolation facility in Rotorua.
Tenancies Bill: How it affects tenants, landlords
Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill: How it affects tenants, landlords
Tenants now have another layer of security with the passing of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill.
Government to trial CovidCard technology
Government to trial CovidCard technology
The Government is to trial CovidCard technology, assessed by the University of Otago, in the Rotorua area before making any decision about rolling it out nationally.
Covid-19: Women 'more vulnerable' to job losses
Covid-19: Women 'more vulnerable' to job losses
The Govt needs to do more to ensure women aren't left behind after employment figures showed they were disproportionately affected, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner says.
Millane killer's trial flawed, court hears
Millane killer's trial flawed, court hears
The man convicted of murdering Grace Millane acted inexcusably after her death but the trial that found him guilty was flawed, an appeal has heard today.
Kiwi woman pays homage with Bloomfield tattoo
Kiwi woman pays homage with Bloomfield tattoo
He won the love of New Zealanders around the country and made many hearts swoon. Now Dr Ashley Bloomfield has been immortalised in ink after a Kiwi woman decided to pay homage to the director general of Health.
New inquiry into Covid-19 data leak
New inquiry into Covid-19 data leak
The Privacy Commissioner has launched an inquiry into how the Ministry of Health distributes Covid-19 patients' information.
Ardern: NZ has 'weathered this storm better than we anticipated'
Ardern: NZ has 'weathered this storm better than we anticipated'
New Zealand has weathered the economic fallout of the Covid-19 storm better than the Government had anticipated, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.
Police pursuit: Dirt bike rider pulls gun on officers
Police pursuit: Dirt bike rider pulls gun on officers
A man on a dirt bike has been arrested after pulling a firearm on police today during a pursuit in West Auckland.
Trio killed in Korea landslide had Dunedin links
Trio killed in Korea landslide had Dunedin links
A New Zealand woman who was killed by a landslide in Korea and has been described as "a beautiful soul" and a "wonderful mother" grew up in Dunedin.
Two new Covid-19 cases, Ministry changes tune on masks
Two new Covid-19 cases, Ministry changes tune on masks
New Zealand has two new cases of Covid-19 today in managed isolation and the Ministry of Health is now saying masks will be an important component if there is a new outbreak.
Security guards asleep on the job at isolation hotels
Security guards asleep on the job at isolation hotels
There have been seven instances of security guards falling asleep on the job at isolation facilities, Housing Minister Megan Woods says.
Controversial restaurant set for October name change
Controversial restaurant set for October name change
Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar in Akaroa is set to change its controversial name in October.
Government rules out interim payouts for DHB payroll errors
Government rules out interim payouts for DHB payroll errors
The government has put the kibosh on hopes hospital workers owed three quarters of a billion dollars could get an interim payout early.
Supermarket 'specials' misleading shoppers: Consumer NZ
Supermarket 'specials' misleading shoppers: Consumer NZ
A survey by Consumer NZ has found that supermarket "specials" often mislead shoppers about savings.