Bid to legalise cycling on footpaths gains support
A proposal to make it legal for children to ride their bicycles on the footpath deserves consideration by the Government, the Children's Commissioner says.
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Flooding in Auckland, Northland
Flooding in Auckland, Northland
Bad weather is causing flooding and chaos in and around South Auckland this afternoon.
Body found in search for missing teen
Body found in search for missing teen
After four long days Luke Cochrane's family may finally have some closure.
Man critically injured in Southland crash
Man critically injured in Southland crash
A man was taken to Southland Hospital in a critical condition this morning after a motorcycle and truck collided near Wallacetown.
EQC boss quits after leading through 'challenging period'
EQC boss quits after leading through 'challenging period'
Earthquake Commission chief executive Ian Simpson, who led the organisation through the aftermath of Canterbury earthquakes, has quit the role.
Driver killed after surviving crash
Driver killed after surviving crash
A driver was flung from his car in a crash south of Te Kuiti last night, then fatally struck by another car.
Search focuses on Whitianga waterways
Search focuses on Whitianga waterways
The police national dive squad is scouring Whitianga waterways for any sign of missing Auckland man Lucas Cochrane.
NZ air among world's cleanest, safest: report
NZ air among world's cleanest, safest: report
New Zealand has some of the cleanest and safest air on the planet, a new World Health Organisation (WHO) report suggests.
Lawyer had client pay $50,000 into his own account
Lawyer had client pay $50,000 into his own account
A ``reckless'' Auckland lawyer who instructed a client to pay $50,000 in fees into his personal account and earned interest on it for six weeks has been found guilty of misconduct.
Factory worker fears for future after fire
Factory worker fears for future after fire
One of Auckland's largest fires is now out, but crews remain at the factory destroyed in a massive blaze that began on Tuesday night.
Rugby player had 'challenging' upbringing
Rugby player had 'challenging' upbringing
Rugby player Losi Filipo, controversially discharged without conviction for assaulting four people, had a "pretty challenging" upbringing and is "hugely apologetic", the Players' Association says.
Clark losing support for top UN job
Clark losing support for top UN job
Former NZ leader Helen Clark is losing support in her historic bid to become the first woman to head the UN, but has no plans to quit the race.
'Shock' stopped officer seeking help
'Shock' stopped officer seeking help
A junior Navy officer who alleges she was sexually violated by a superior says she was in too much shock to scream for help.
Witnesses sought after alleged sexual assault
Witnesses sought after alleged sexual assault
Police are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a woman near Waikato Hospital in Hamilton, early Monday morning.
Protesters target Lions' match after acquittal
Protesters target Lions' match after player's acquittal
Protesters are targeting a Lions' match this Friday over Wellington Rugby's decision to keep a contracted player acquitted of a violent attack.
The English exam no one wants to do
The English exam no one wants to do
Data shows a paper asking students to respond to "unfamiliar texts" was the most unpopular of all three English exams on offer at NCEA Level 2 last year, even among high-achieving kids.
High-flyers duck for cover in drug sting
High-flyers duck for cover in drug sting
Some rich and powerful Aucklanders are ducking for cover and seeking legal advice, worried they are linked to an alleged celebrity cocaine drug ring.
Teen's disappearance 'out of character'
Teen's disappearance 'out of character'
Missing Auckland man Lucas Cochrane's cellphone was active for an hour after he was last seen.
Law change to block ex-prisoner compo 'possible'
Law change to block ex-prisoner compo 'possible'
Legislation to confirm Corrections' calculation of prison time was as intended and therefore rule out compensation is possible, Prime Minister John Key says.
'Good karma' behind Lotto win
'Good karma' behind Lotto win
The Tauranga winner of last week's $1 million Wednesday Lotto draw has put his win down to "good karma".