Govt invests $161m in Canterbury schools
The government will put another $161 million into Canterbury schools, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced today.
Nurse attacked near Christchurch Hospital
Nurse attacked near Christchurch Hospital
Another Christchurch Hospital staff member has been attacked while walking to work.
Hairdressing regulations given 'serious trim'
Hairdressing regulations given 'serious trim'
Separate hairdressing regulations are set to be scrapped, with cabinet agreeing to all four recommendations from a regulatory review into the hairdressing and barbering industry.
Uncle of 'Run it' game victim calls for events to be canned
Uncle of 'Run it' game victim calls for events to be canned
The uncle of the teenager who died while playing a version of the game 'Run It Straight' is calling for the 'Run It' events to be cancelled.
More cuts at Doc to mainly affect women
More cuts at Doc to mainly affect women
The Department of Conservation (Doc) is consulting its staff on another round of job cuts, as a proposal is on the table to remove 84 jobs, primarily affecting women.
Police boss cans retail crime directive
Police boss cans retail crime directive
The Police Commissioner has canned a controversial directive sent to staff about not investigating retail crime below certain thresholds, saying it is "confusing and unhelpful".
Fighter at backyard brawl event referred to police
Fighter at backyard brawl event referred to police
One of the 32 fighters involved in a controversial and unregulated backyard fight contest at the weekend has been referred to police.
Flag artwork continues to be controversial
Flag artwork continues to be controversial
A controversial artwork in Nelson that invites visitors to “please walk on” the NZ flag has angered the RSA, but the curator recommends people try and understand Māori perspectives.
Hipkins fires back at Peters' 'ruled him out' claim
Hipkins fires back at Peters' 'ruled him out' claim
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is pushing back after New Zealand First's Winston Peters ruled out working with him "permanently".
Women mainly affected in planned Doc cuts
Women mainly affected in planned Doc cuts
The cuts are set to affect Department of Conservation staff at 38 locations from Invercargill to the Far North.
Police say Canterbury death appears accidental
Police say Canterbury death appears accidental
A man has died after being injured at a property in Allandale, near Governors Bay, in Canterbury.
Dead insect larva found in govt-funded school lunch
Dead insect larva found in govt-funded school lunch
Food safety officials are investigating the discovery of a dead larva in a government-funded school lunch in Auckland.
Foodbank 'gutted to the core' after burglary
Chch foodbank 'gutted to the core' after burglary
A South Island foodbank is "absolutely heartbroken" and "gutted to the core" after thieves stole frozen and chilled food meant for hundreds of families in need.
'Absolute tragedy': Teen died after tackle game
Teen who died after ‘run it straight’ game identified
The 19-year-old who died after sustaining a serious head injury during a private run it straight-style game has been identified.
Nelson Hospital to get NZ-first temporary ward
Nelson Hospital to get NZ-first temporary ward
Nelson Hospital will be the first in NZ to get a temporary, modular ward to boost patient capacity during its redevelopment.
Widespread failures found at Geraldine resthome
Widespread failures found at Geraldine resthome
There were widespread failures at a Geraldine resthome which did not properly care for three women, the Health and Disability Commissioner has found.
'Our beautiful darling': Slain 3-year-old to be farewelled
'Our beautiful darling': Slain 3-year-old to be farewelled
A 3-year-old Northland child is due to be buried this afternoon, about the same time a man is due in court charged with her murder.
McSkimming: 'No evidence of improper process' over firearms
McSkimming: 'No evidence of improper process' over firearms
Police have found "no evidence" former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming acted inappropriately in relation to the vetting process for firearms licences.
Mt Hutt ski field pushes back opening date
Mt Hutt ski field pushes back opening date
Mt Hutt Ski Area has pushed back its planned King’s Birthday weekend opening to June 7 - but there will be much more on offer this season.
Police used drone to surveil Christchurch festival-goers
Police used drone to surveil Christchurch festival-goers
A drone was used by police to keep tabs on thousands of people at the Electric Avenue music festival in Christchurch earlier this year.