Government looking at more changes to KiwiSaver
Fresh off the back of a major shake-up to the default provider regime, Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark has signalled the Government is looking into more changes to KiwiSaver.
NZ secures new Pfizer medicine for Covid treatment
NZ secures new Pfizer medicine for Covid treatment
The government has purchased 60,000 courses of Pfizer's oral antiviral medication to treat early infections of Covid-19, subject to Medsafe approval, the Prime Minister has confirmed.
Demotion for Collins, Woodhouse in National reshuffle
Demotion for Collins, Woodhouse in National reshuffle
National has unveiled its new-look line up with big promotions for Chris Bishop and Erica Stanford, and a demotion for Judith Collins.
Bridges' son's hilarious hospital quip
'Caviar please': Simon Bridges' son's hilarious response to hospital staff's question
Simon Bridges' son Harry, who suffered a serious injury following a schoolground accident, appears to have got his sense of humour back while recovering in hospital.
Two people seriously injured, trapped in car after crash near Lincoln
Two people seriously injured, trapped in car after crash near Lincoln
Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash near Lincoln this morning.
Teen charged with murder over Countdown carpark death
Teen charged with murder over Countdown carpark death
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder in relation to the death of an 18-year-old man in Christchurch over the weekend.
Fish & chips, swing set to remember young Reuben
Fish & chips and swing set to remember young Christchurch boy
A new swing set at Redcliffs Park has special significance - to remember Reuben Smith who tragically died from meningococcal septicemia nearly a year ago.
Dilworth School sex assault investigation: 30 alleged abusers
Dilworth School sex assault investigation: 30 alleged abusers
Warning: Distressing contentAt least 30 people have now been accused of historic sexual abuse at Dilworth School - including students who allegedly offended against younger classmates.
Covid update: 135 new community cases
Covid update: 135 new community cases
There are 135 new community cases of Covid to report today, the Ministry of Health says.
Nurses' online ICU training varies widely between DHBs
Nurses' online ICU training varies widely between DHBs
There are huge differences across country in the number of nurses doing the training the government says will keep ICUs going when Covid-19 surges.
Christchurch community cluster contained: ministry
Christchurch community cluster contained: ministry
Officials are confident a small cluster of community cases of Covid-19 in Christchurch has been contained.
Teen dies in hospital after assault, homicide investigation launched
Teen dies in hospital after assault, homicide investigation launched
A Christchurch teenager has died in hospital following an assault in the early hours of Saturday morning.
All MPs now fully vaccinated
All MPs now fully vaccinated
All of the country's members of Parliament are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
WW2 doll's house returned
WW2 doll's house returned
A doll's house built in secret by World War 2 pilots has been returned after it was mistakenly given away.
Sir Ian Taylor: All the tech missteps in Govt's Covid response
Sir Ian Taylor: All the tech missteps in Govt's Covid response
Dunedin entrepreneur Sir Ian Taylor highlights tech problems with the Government's response to Covid-19.
106 new Covid community cases
106 new Covid community cases
The number of new Covid-19 community cases is back in triple figures, with 106 reported throughout New Zealand today.
Retailer: anti-mandate protesters ruined busy day
Retailer: anti-mandate protesters ruined busy day
Newmarket's retail boss Mark Knoff-Thomas has called the group of 1000 anti-mandate protesters who today marched down Broadway "dickheads" for ruining one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
Deaf man sworn at after trying to order burgers
Deaf man sworn at after trying to order burgers
When Christchurch dad Barry Kay does the Burger King run for his family, he writes their orders in large letters on a piece of paper and hands it to the drive-through operator.
Man 'critically hurt' outside Christchurch supermarket
Man 'critically hurt' outside Christchurch supermarket
A man has been critically injured after an early-morning assault outside a central Christchurch supermarket.
98 new Covid cases from Northland to Canterbury
98 new Covid cases from Northland to Canterbury
There are 98 new community cases of Covid-19 to report today, from Northland to Canterbury.