Cost concerns for Defence Force over ageing air fleet
The Defence Force is warning that keeping its ageing Hercules transports and Orion surveillance planes in the air is a continuing financial burden.
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Rain and strong winds expected across South
Rain and strong winds expected across South
New Zealanders, be prepared to dust off the brollies this week as two fronts prepare to pummel most parts of the nation with rain and strong winds.
Reality check: 'Someone will take their own life'
Reality check: 'Someone will take their own life'
Former Married At First Sight NZ star Haydn Daniels says someone will die if reality TV producers in New Zealand don't change their practices.
State care to adulthood transition service announced
State care to adulthood transition service announced
Children's Minister Tracey Martin has announced $150 million will be spent on a new service to help young people transition from state care to adulthood.
Canterbury leads NZ in police pursuits
Canterbury leads NZ in police pursuits
The number of police pursuits in Canterbury has almost doubled in the past five years. Sophie Cornish talks to road policing manager Senior Sergeant Ash Tabb to find out why.
Over $80m paid out in automatic tax refunds
Over $80m paid out in automatic tax refunds
Inland Revenue has dished out more than $80 million in its first week of issuing automatic tax refunds.
Man seriously injured after explosion at industrial site
Man seriously injured after explosion at industrial site
A man is seriously injured after an explosion at an industrial site in Rangiora, Canterbury.
Two dead in spate of serious crashes
Two dead in spate of serious crashes
Two people died in a spate of serious crashes around the country last night taking this year's already high road toll to 158.
Public transport could become cheaper for low income families
Public transport could become cheaper for low income families
Public transport could soon be cheaper for 900,000 low income families, the Government has announced.
Vehicles torched, cop car rammed in crime spree
Vehicles torched, cop car rammed in Canterbury crime spree
A man has been arrested after an early morning thieving and car-ramming rampage in Mid Canterbury, which ended with two stolen cars set on fire.
Vicious racial road rage: Attack fractured child's skull
Vicious racial road rage: Attack fractured child's skull
A young man has admitted a prolonged and vicious "racially motivated" road rage attack on a family in which he rammed their car off the road, sending two children flying through the air.
Air travel fog warning
Air travel fog warning
Air travellers are advised to check flying conditions over the next few days before setting out for airports.
Renewed calls for tax on sugary drinks
Renewed calls for tax on sugary drinks
New Zealand spends $20 million each year anaesthetising children so they can undergo tooth removals as a consequence of the consumption of sugary drinks.
Circumnavigation bid back on track
Circumnavigation bid back on track
A British grandmother bidding to become the oldest person to sail around the world alone, without stopping and without help, is back on track after surviving near-disaster off Stewart Island.
Police involved after Parliament assault claims: Bennett
Police involved after Parliament assault claims: Bennett
Police are involved in the historical allegation of assault that has led to a parliamentary staffer being stood down, National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett says.
'I was just having coffee with friends. Now I'm a multi-millionaire'
'I was just having coffee with friends. Now I'm a multi-millionaire'
Sitting down for morning tea with a cuppa in his hands, the latest Lotto winner was having a normal conversation with his workmates when he decided to check his ticket online.
Financial aid sought for suicide bereaved
Dunedin woman seeking financial aid for suicide bereaved
A Dunedin mother whose son took his own life is petitioning the Government for financial aid for bereaved families who face thousands of dollars in legal bills over bureaucratic processes.
Hannah Tamaki to lead new Destiny political party
Hannah Tamaki to lead new Destiny political party
Destiny Church leader Bishop Brian Tamaki has promised "politics with teeth" which he believes is lacking from both Labour and National.
Global Insight: NZ's isolation no protection against terrorism
Global Insight: NZ's isolation no protection against terrorism
The mass shooting in Christchurch mosques today is a stark reminder that geographical distance is no protection, Professor Robert Patman says.
Revealed: Kiwi conman's long list of fake names
Revealed: Kiwi conman's long list of fake names
A prolific conman and sex offender jailed for his latest swindle has dropped a long-running fight to keep his names a secret.